Note to Self: Must eat more carrots.....

Gutsy · 11-04-2011, 01:08 PM

Am running my bike with a light that makes a candle look like a aeroplane coming into land. So, hoping that by changing the bulb to a zenon one would help.... No, it doesn't.

What do I need to do/buy to get a decent light ahead of me? I have Poole Quay nights in mind but it would be just oh so nice to see where I'm going....

Cheers
Gutsy

utopia · 11-04-2011, 01:31 PM

Damn....just fitted a Philips extreme power zenon in mine, but haven't had chance to test it out yet. From what you say, I shouldn't expect too much improvement then ?
The std light is a joke on a twisty road at night, and that's not counting the need to watch for potholes these days.
Looks like I'll end up with an HID conversion then...there have been a few posts about them lately...have a search.
I'll pop out tonight and test my philips extreme, and report back.

Saint aka ML · 11-04-2011, 01:45 PM

Fork mounted spot lights

Like on BMW or or or buy night vision googles.

gary tompkins · 11-04-2011, 02:21 PM

Alison,

I fitted a phillips motovision bulb to the trike about 4 years ago. Big improvement at night compared to stock halogen IMO. Need to get one for Buell now as that's got the same headlamp and crap 55/65 watt bulb as standard, and it's a liability after dark

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/Phi...-Bulb-New.html

11-04-2011, 03:37 PM

I fitted HID's to my ZX6 and it makes a massive difference. Just make sure you aim the headlight properly!!!

J.P · 11-04-2011, 04:17 PM

I bought 4 of these babies for my Multistrada, H11 bulbs,

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H11...-pair-NEW.html

The bright while light is fantastic , and as they reckon 90% brighter than standard. Maybe there's a variant that fits the Monster for you Gutsy ?

utopia · 11-04-2011, 04:59 PM

I must say that, despite my earlier post, I was expecting a useful performance increase from the Philips Extreme Power bulb.
I fitted a Philips Vision Plus bulb (claimed 50% brighter) to my Dominator a couple of years ago, and it did give a useful improvement.
The Extreme Power bulb claims an 80% improvement, so should be even better.
I have steered clear of HID conversions because I fancy they might be too bright, possibly causing hazard to other drivers, particularly on those occaisions when a gloved thumb, or simply forgetfulness or late dipping, gives them a blast of full beam.
In addition to this I was concerned that the super-bright HID lamp would cause a lot of dazzle from reflection from road signs, of which there seem to be a significant increase these days, often on the approach to bends and other hazards.
I'll go out for a test, when it gets dark, and report back.

chris yeatman · 11-04-2011, 07:22 PM

get ur headlight aim checked it mite be to low.
any mot station can check and ajust it.

11-04-2011, 07:47 PM

Is there sm hid kit for the m600.?

singletrack · 11-04-2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gutsy

Am running my bike with a light that makes a candle look like a aeroplane coming into land. So, hoping that by changing the bulb to a zenon one would help.... No, it doesn't.

What do I need to do/buy to get a decent light ahead of me? I have Poole Quay nights in mind but it would be just oh so nice to see where I'm going....

Cheers
Gutsy

I have no idea about the headlights Alison, the ones on my Hyper are even worse than the Monster, but i you are going to Poole Quay give me a shout. I have still never been!

Anne

11-04-2011, 01:08 PM	#1
Gutsy Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastleigh Bike: M800ie Posts: 168	Note to Self: Must eat more carrots..... Am running my bike with a light that makes a candle look like a aeroplane coming into land. So, hoping that by changing the bulb to a zenon one would help.... No, it doesn't. What do I need to do/buy to get a decent light ahead of me? I have Poole Quay nights in mind but it would be just oh so nice to see where I'm going.... Cheers Gutsy __________________ Life is not worth living without a Ducati

11-04-2011, 01:45 PM	#3
Saint aka ML Junior ah to be young Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,058	Fork mounted spot lights Like on BMW or or or buy night vision googles. __________________ "I am Lucazade"

11-04-2011, 02:21 PM	#4
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Alison, I fitted a phillips motovision bulb to the trike about 4 years ago. Big improvement at night compared to stock halogen IMO. Need to get one for Buell now as that's got the same headlamp and crap 55/65 watt bulb as standard, and it's a liability after dark http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/Phi...-Bulb-New.html __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

11-04-2011, 04:17 PM	#6
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	I bought 4 of these babies for my Multistrada, H11 bulbs, http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H11...-pair-NEW.html The bright while light is fantastic , and as they reckon 90% brighter than standard. Maybe there's a variant that fits the Monster for you Gutsy ? __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

11-04-2011, 07:22 PM	#8
chris yeatman I still have the s4r! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salisbury, wiltshire Bike: S4r Posts: 1,896	get ur headlight aim checked it mite be to low. any mot station can check and ajust it. __________________ What's that coming over the hill.......

11-04-2011, 01:31 PM	#2
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	Damn....just fitted a Philips extreme power zenon in mine, but haven't had chance to test it out yet. From what you say, I shouldn't expect too much improvement then ? The std light is a joke on a twisty road at night, and that's not counting the need to watch for potholes these days. Looks like I'll end up with an HID conversion then...there have been a few posts about them lately...have a search. I'll pop out tonight and test my philips extreme, and report back.

11-04-2011, 03:37 PM	#5
rac3r Guest Posts: n/a	I fitted HID's to my ZX6 and it makes a massive difference. Just make sure you aim the headlight properly!!!

11-04-2011, 04:59 PM	#7
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	I must say that, despite my earlier post, I was expecting a useful performance increase from the Philips Extreme Power bulb. I fitted a Philips Vision Plus bulb (claimed 50% brighter) to my Dominator a couple of years ago, and it did give a useful improvement. The Extreme Power bulb claims an 80% improvement, so should be even better. I have steered clear of HID conversions because I fancy they might be too bright, possibly causing hazard to other drivers, particularly on those occaisions when a gloved thumb, or simply forgetfulness or late dipping, gives them a blast of full beam. In addition to this I was concerned that the super-bright HID lamp would cause a lot of dazzle from reflection from road signs, of which there seem to be a significant increase these days, often on the approach to bends and other hazards. I'll go out for a test, when it gets dark, and report back.

11-04-2011, 07:47 PM	#9
analogue_rogue Guest Posts: n/a	Is there sm hid kit for the m600.?