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#151 |
Lord of the Rings
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Norwich
Bike: M900sie
Posts: 5,806
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I can imagine the thought process that lead to this being invented and produced, but it is kind of re-inventing the wheel.
I like simple and I just think that lights coming on and off whilst cornering would be a distraction for me. I'm looking for a lamp that has a carefully design, giving a good spread of light for all occasions. It strikes me that the gubbins that makes this work is just something to go wrong when you least need it to. My wife's Yeti has a feature that turns an extra driving lamp on, on one particular side, when the wheel is turned, supposedly to help you see round a corner better. She thought that there was something wrong when she first noticed it, thinking that only one of the lamps was working.. intermittently! The feature was pointed out when she mentioned it at the following service. I find it of very limited advantage and just distracting. Especially as to my mind it would be far better if it was the lamp on the outside of the bend that came on, angled across the car into the bend. We had fun at work when she was looking for a Yeti.. " Hev she got a Yeti yet?" "No, she hent got a Yeti yet". Then when it arrived and was Black, we all sang "Whoa Black Yeti. Bamalam.".. ![]() ![]()
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#152 |
No turn left unstoned
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: leicester
Bike: M750
Posts: 4,545
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"All you need is ........"
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#153 |
You Are What You Is
Join Date: May 2005
Location: A Foward Location
Bike: S4r
Posts: 1,948
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My dads Cadillac had side illumination lights that came on with the indicators
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#154 |
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: gloucester
Bike: M900ie
Posts: 133
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Afternoon all!
Jez -I fitted a H7 Osram 100/80 to Norah (standard original 7inch Bosch headlamp) and find it really good. Excellent flat cut-off on dip which illuminates all three lanes when running in the middle one. Can see for miles on main beam. The main thing is that it is 'natural' light and is easier to drive with. Passed the MOT without any comments two months ago. The other point here is that the headlight seemed to have a 'misty' reflector which in fact is condensation on the inside of the glass - removed with cotton wool on a wooden 'spill' with isopropyl alchol. Don't try and clean the reflector - but you know this already. |
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#155 |
Lord of the Rings
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Norwich
Bike: M900sie
Posts: 5,806
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How did you fit an H7 in an H4 fitting? (standard Bosch is not 7" btw)
The mist you found was probably smoke condensate? Why not clean the reflector?
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Leics
Bike: M900
Posts: 2,842
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#157 |
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Stockbridge
Bike: M900
Posts: 1,984
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The standard Bosch headlight lens is separate from the reflector, so you can give the insides a polish with a soft cloth to get the milky cloudiness off. You don't need the meths..
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#158 | |
Old Git
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cricklade
Bike: Multiple Monsters
Posts: 2,816
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my bosch units are sealed have to do it like a gynecologist through the little hole !!!!!!
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#159 |
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Gazza. PM sent. Email to follow.
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#160 |
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Gateshead
Bike: M1100evo
Posts: 54
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Has anyone come up with a solution for the woefully inadequate headlight on the monster 1100 evo,if so would like to hear from you,stu
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#161 |
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Very expensive but I would recommend the set up from Motodemic.com
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#162 |
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Farnsfield
Bike: Other Ducati
Posts: 300
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I just re-fitted a Hawk HID unit to my 1992 750SS. At only £17 off EBay it is a bargain and is easy to fit. No wiring mods needed. You can buy H4 and H7 options. Two year guarantee.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xenon-HID...0AAMXQM0FRenvF |
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#163 |
Lord of the Rings
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Norwich
Bike: M900sie
Posts: 5,806
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[QUOTE=Dennis menace;552927]I just re-fitted a Hawk HID unit to my 1992 750SS. At only £17 QUOTE]
Or £21.98 inc postage. Do you get one or two bulbs for that? Interesting conversion and definitely worth a punt, although a few have tried HID units in standard Monster lights and not had great results, on account of the poor reflector/lens. I remember the lights on my own '92 750SS. Riding that at night was like sliding down a ten foot razor blade, using your balls for brakes. Not only did you need a white stick, but the dip switch was so close to the headlight switch, that I actually turned the lights right off on a couple of occasions instead of dipping.. I had a total of one ride in the dark on that one. Great in the daylight though. It did make my Moto Morini 3 1/2 Sport look good though. It did away with electrical lighting all together and employed a torpid glow worm. This negated the need for a switch too. You just had to wait for the mating season.
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#164 |
Transmaniacon MOC
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Sutton In Ashfield
Bike: Multiple Monsters
Posts: 6,022
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I have a similar set up on my S4, it is very bright and a definite improvement but the beam pattern isn't great with the old reflector and lens, it lights up everything for miles! I think it blinds oncoming traffic and those large white reflective road signs are so bright they dazzle me.
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#165 |
Old Git
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cricklade
Bike: Multiple Monsters
Posts: 2,816
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HID now illegal in UK , will not pass MOT from May 2018 and police can prosecute if you have HID lamps installed
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