Headlight bulbs

[Honda Lover_imp]

Just installed the new PIAA LED H4 Bulb. Haven't taken it for a test ride yet but sure does provide a lot of visibility!

2013 Honda CB1100-currently ride
2008 Honda VTX1800T-sold
2002 Honda Shadow Spirit-sold

 

[olekzap_imp]

Just installed the new PIAA LED H4 Bulb. Haven't taken it for a test ride yet but sure does provide a lot of visibility!

2013 Honda CB1100-currently ride
2008 Honda VTX1800T-sold
2002 Honda Shadow Spirit-sold

What are the small LEDs you have on the bottom? I would love to install some of those on my engine guards for dark Seattle weather.

 

[treytexag_imp]

Very cool. Looking forward to your ride report on the new lamp.

 

[Honda Lover_imp]

Just installed the new PIAA LED H4 Bulb. Haven't taken it for a test ride yet but sure does provide a lot of visibility!

2013 Honda CB1100-currently ride
2008 Honda VTX1800T-sold
2002 Honda Shadow Spirit-sold

What are the small LEDs you have on the bottom? I would love to install some of those on my engine guards for dark Seattle weather.

What are the small LEDs you have on the bottom? I would love to install some of those on my engine guards for dark Seattle weather.

They are the Denali DM Micro LED lights in Chrome finish. Purchased them from Twisted Throttle.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/dena...-kit-with-full-wiring-harness-m8-mount-chrome

The mounting brackets are The Kuryakan 1" P Clamps. The chrome Denalli Engine guard brackets were only available in 1.25" and larger sizes. I have the 1" Honda OEM engine guards.

 

[JustCruising_imp]

Any updates on the ADVmonster H4 R3 LED ? I see a couple of you guys have ordered recently

 

[jedd_imp]

Does your PIAA LED retrofit lamp produce a horizontal rectangular pattern onto the road surface?
Or is the beam pattern now a horizontal "batwing", oval, or circular pattern?

 

[olekzap_imp]

Any updates on the ADVmonster H4 R3 LED ? I see a couple of you guys have ordered recently

I've had one installed for a couple months now. Haven't had any issues. Still enjoying how much it lights up everything. I'm almost always riding in the city around streetlights so I don't notice a whole lot, but the other day on the way into work all the streetlights in an area were out. I was reminded of how much more output the LED has than my stock bulb ever did when riding in complete darkness.

I have an LED bulb in the taillight too. It's nice to not have to worry about a bulb burning out.

 

[JustCruising_imp]

Cheers olekzap.

Did it fit straight in with no mods, room in there for the heat sink etc ?

:idea:

 

[Honda Lover_imp]

Cheers olekzap.

Did it fit straight in with no mods, room in there for the heat sink etc ?

:idea:

I found The Piaa LED H4 bulb is a VERY tight fit into the CB1100 OEM bucket. I actually fed the H4 Connector from the bike and the transformer from the new LED bulb outside of the bucket and mounted it on the side between the tank and triple tree to free up more space inside the bucket.

 

[Honda Lover_imp]

Any updates on the ADVmonster H4 R3 LED ? I see a couple of you guys have ordered recently

I've had one installed for a couple months now. Haven't had any issues. Still enjoying how much it lights up everything. I'm almost always riding in the city around streetlights so I don't notice a whole lot, but the other day on the way into work all the streetlights in an area were out. I was reminded of how much more output the LED has than my stock bulb ever did when riding in complete darkness.

I have an LED bulb in the taillight too. It's nice to not have to worry about a bulb burning out.

I've had one installed for a couple months now. Haven't had any issues. Still enjoying how much it lights up everything. I'm almost always riding in the city around streetlights so I don't notice a whole lot, but the other day on the way into work all the streetlights in an area were out. I was reminded of how much more output the LED has than my stock bulb ever did when riding in complete darkness.

I have an LED bulb in the taillight too. It's nice to not have to worry about a bulb burning out.

What brand/ model type of LED bulb have you installed in your taillight? Do you like it? How does the brightness compare to the stock rear halogen break bulb?

 

[olekzap_imp]

Cheers olekzap.

Did it fit straight in with no mods, room in there for the heat sink etc ?

:idea:

It has a mesh heat sink so that helps. It's a tight fit but I got it all back together in less than 5 minutes. I originally forgot to install the rubber boot when I first got it so I had to take it back apart. Both times have been easy.

Any updates on the ADVmonster H4 R3 LED ? I see a couple of you guys have ordered recently

I've had one installed for a couple months now. Haven't had any issues. Still enjoying how much it lights up everything. I'm almost always riding in the city around streetlights so I don't notice a whole lot, but the other day on the way into work all the streetlights in an area were out. I was reminded of how much more output the LED has than my stock bulb ever did when riding in complete darkness.

I have an LED bulb in the taillight too. It's nice to not have to worry about a bulb burning out.

I've had one installed for a couple months now. Haven't had any issues. Still enjoying how much it lights up everything. I'm almost always riding in the city around streetlights so I don't notice a whole lot, but the other day on the way into work all the streetlights in an area were out. I was reminded of how much more output the LED has than my stock bulb ever did when riding in complete darkness.

I have an LED bulb in the taillight too. It's nice to not have to worry about a bulb burning out.

What brand/ model type of LED bulb have you installed in your taillight? Do you like it? How does the brightness compare to the stock rear halogen break bulb?

I've had one installed for a couple months now. Haven't had any issues. Still enjoying how much it lights up everything. I'm almost always riding in the city around streetlights so I don't notice a whole lot, but the other day on the way into work all the streetlights in an area were out. I was reminded of how much more output the LED has than my stock bulb ever did when riding in complete darkness.

I have an LED bulb in the taillight too. It's nice to not have to worry about a bulb burning out.

What brand/ model type of LED bulb have you installed in your taillight? Do you like it? How does the brightness compare to the stock rear halogen break bulb?
I have this bulb in the taillight. It's not really any brighter than stock unfortunately. It does use red LEDs for the rearward facing light so it's a more intense red. It has a ring of white LEDs facing outward to light up the plate. I like it because it's more reliable than a standard bulb and I think LEDs look higher end than standard bulbs in general.

1157 LED Bulb - Dual Function 25 LED Motorcycle Bulb - 1157 19 Red LEDs 6 White LEDs

 

[JustCruising_imp]

Cheers olekzap.

Did it fit straight in with no mods, room in there for the heat sink etc ?

:idea:

It has a mesh heat sink so that helps. It's a tight fit but I got it all back together in less than 5 minutes. I originally forgot to install the rubber boot when I first got it so I had to take it back apart. Both times have been easy.

Any updates on the ADVmonster H4 R3 LED ? I see a couple of you guys have ordered recently

I've had one installed for a couple months now. Haven't had any issues. Still enjoying how much it lights up everything. I'm almost always riding in the city around streetlights so I don't notice a whole lot, but the other day on the way into work all the streetlights in an area were out. I was reminded of how much more output the LED has than my stock bulb ever did when riding in complete darkness.

I have an LED bulb in the taillight too. It's nice to not have to worry about a bulb burning out.

I've had one installed for a couple months now. Haven't had any issues. Still enjoying how much it lights up everything. I'm almost always riding in the city around streetlights so I don't notice a whole lot, but the other day on the way into work all the streetlights in an area were out. I was reminded of how much more output the LED has than my stock bulb ever did when riding in complete darkness.

I have an LED bulb in the taillight too. It's nice to not have to worry about a bulb burning out.

What brand/ model type of LED bulb have you installed in your taillight? Do you like it? How does the brightness compare to the stock rear halogen break bulb?

I've had one installed for a couple months now. Haven't had any issues. Still enjoying how much it lights up everything. I'm almost always riding in the city around streetlights so I don't notice a whole lot, but the other day on the way into work all the streetlights in an area were out. I was reminded of how much more output the LED has than my stock bulb ever did when riding in complete darkness.

I have an LED bulb in the taillight too. It's nice to not have to worry about a bulb burning out.

What brand/ model type of LED bulb have you installed in your taillight? Do you like it? How does the brightness compare to the stock rear halogen break bulb?
I have this bulb in the taillight. It's not really any brighter than stock unfortunately. It does use red LEDs for the rearward facing light so it's a more intense red. It has a ring of white LEDs facing outward to light up the plate. I like it because it's more reliable than a standard bulb and I think LEDs look higher end than standard bulbs in general.

1157 LED Bulb - Dual Function 25 LED Motorcycle Bulb - 1157 19 Red LEDs 6 White LEDs

It has a mesh heat sink so that helps. It's a tight fit but I got it all back together in less than 5 minutes. I originally forgot to install the rubber boot when I first got it so I had to take it back apart. Both times have been easy.
Cheers

 

[j3gq_imp]

Jim with the conditions you described.. No ambient light, no traffic lights, wooded, absolutely dark road..I would never be on the low beam..that would be 100% high beam for me and I have mine set to show me the longest distance on the road it can.

You would use the high beam even if you where concerned about deer etc in the neighboring woods ?

 

[the Ferret]

Yes if it is dark, dark, I'm using my high beam

 

[mhicks17_imp]

Yes if it is dark, dark, I'm using my high beam

Agreed! Always high beam in the darkest hours along with some lower speeds...


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[Yata-Garasu_imp]

Is there a concensus on high quality H4 bulbs that work well on the CB1100?

I am looking at the Motovision series by Philips, Silver Star by Sylvania, or possibly an LED bulb, as long as I don't have to modify the housing.

 

[Houtman_imp]

I like the Sylvania bulbs , had BAD luck with a LED H4 type bulb .

 

[Yata-Garasu_imp]

I like the Sylvania bulbs , had BAD luck with a LED H4 type bulb .

Thanks, I don't think I will be trying LED bulbs until there is a consensus.

I have a Honda Shadow that takes the same H4 bulb. I was thinking about getting a Sylvania Silverstar for one, and getting the Philips Motovision for the other, so I could compare them side by side...

Unfortunate the Motovision bulbs are sold out... Lol.

Luckily I don't need a bulb right away, I was just trying to be proactive.

I still think I will try one of each as they both seem to be popular halogen bulbs.

 

[rich_imp]

i have used these in a few projects
Truck-Lite-27270C-Headlamp
find them on amazon $165
they fit in the bucket of a 78 750
grate cut off line on low and nice hi beam
the reflector id designed for the led bulb
all self contained

 

[Zee9_imp]

i have used these in a few projects
Truck-Lite-27270C-Headlamp
find them on amazon $165
they fit in the bucket of a 78 750
grate cut off line on low and nice hi beam
the reflector id designed for the led bulb
all self contained

I used that on my Triumph Thunderbird Sport and love the quality and spread of the light. The only thing that bothers me is how the front lense stuck out almost 1/4” out of the bezel. I believe there is a new more retro looking lease from Groete that is as good but looks flush when on the rim. I know I need a better headlight on my newly acquired cb1100 and still need to do homework on that project.


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