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Posted by John Hopkins
 - February 15, 2015, 17:46:18 PM

That's true but Wagner don't exist in any uk supplier lists.

It seems we really take those off road only laws very seriously, so the 80/100 bulbs are either very very expensive or almost free if you can find them.

I don't know what make I have actually ordered, it would be funny if it actually turns out to be Wagner.

John.

Posted by pcarrell
 - February 15, 2015, 17:07:12 PM
Quote from: John Hopkins on February 15, 2015, 13:34:00 PM

I couldn't find the bulb quoted BP1210/H4 80/100 anywhere in Britain although one firm offered me a different make same spec for £35 about $50 each, I declined and found a firm on ebay uk selling 12v 80/100w H4 bulbs for £2.99 about $5 for two. I figured I can afford to lose that much and if they are good.. I'm happy.

John.

That part number I gave is for a Wagner bulb I believe.
Posted by greenbarn
 - February 15, 2015, 14:14:11 PM
Quote from: pcarrell on February 15, 2015, 08:51:24 AM

I used a cheaper solution when I wanted more light.  I went to my local NAPA store and bought PN BP1210/H4.  It is a drop in replacement bulb that is 80w on low beam and 100w on high.  Let me tell ya, that lights up the night!  It does pull some power though, so when I added my fog lamps I didn't know if it would be too much draw, so I put the stock bulb back in.

I can tell you with a stock wattage headlight, I added (by mistake) H3 driving lights of 50 or 55 watts (I thought I asked for 35w), it was too much for the charging system.  On a long ride last fall, with the GPS also running, it drained my battery while riding.

I use a higher-end headlight in the standard wattage--phillips crystal vision or sylvania silverstar- whatever is available in a single (some of the time they sell a pair).  I don't buy the highest-price bulbs - but these IMO are a lot brighter and better light than the stock or the $5 standard bulb.

Posted by John Hopkins
 - February 15, 2015, 13:34:00 PM
Quote from: jmbo on February 15, 2015, 10:51:15 AM

Wow! 100 watts.  Ya that would light up the road.  The problem is that is over 8 amps for the headlight alone and with a charging system only putting out 23 amps, that's eating up a lot of output.  Add a couple of 35w spots @ 6 amps and brake/taillight @ 2 amps, that's 16 amps out of 23 just for lights. Not much left over for things like fuel pumps and remember that EI needs a lot of juice to work properly.  Wise choice to go back to stock.

All that you say is true.. but I can deduct the spots from mine because I haven't got any fitted and with 100/80 watts from the headlight I don't think I will bother fitting them..

I couldn't find the bulb quoted BP1210/H4 80/100 anywhere in Britain although one firm offered me a different make same spec for £35 about $50 each, I declined and found a firm on ebay uk selling 12v 80/100w H4 bulbs for £2.99 about $5 for two. I figured I can afford to lose that much and if they are good.. I'm happy.

John.

Posted by pcarrell
 - February 15, 2015, 11:57:13 AM

Yeah, even the low beam was brighter then the stock high beam, but when you hit the high beam......DAYLIGHT!

If you aren't running other add-on electrical, it's the way to go for sure!

Posted by jmbo
 - February 15, 2015, 10:51:15 AM

Wow! 100 watts.  Ya that would light up the road.  The problem is that is over 8 amps for the headlight alone and with a charging system only putting out 23 amps, that's eating up a lot of output.  Add a couple of 35w spots @ 6 amps and brake/taillight @ 2 amps, that's 16 amps out of 23 just for lights. Not much left over for things like fuel pumps and remember that EI needs a lot of juice to work properly.  Wise choice to go back to stock.

Posted by pcarrell
 - February 15, 2015, 08:51:24 AM

I used a cheaper solution when I wanted more light.  I went to my local NAPA store and bought PN BP1210/H4.  It is a drop in replacement bulb that is 80w on low beam and 100w on high.  Let me tell ya, that lights up the night!  It does pull some power though, so when I added my fog lamps I didn't know if it would be too much draw, so I put the stock bulb back in.

Posted by John Hopkins
 - February 15, 2015, 08:39:47 AM

I think I saw a review on here a while back.

From what I gathered.

Other people can see led lights from a long way off.

They do not light the road ahead up as well as other lights.

John.

Posted by pcarrell
 - February 14, 2015, 12:04:26 PM

The Drifter headlight bucket is bigger then most, so it should fit.

Posted by JagLite
 - February 13, 2015, 18:14:35 PM

Has anyone tried this new Cyclops H4 LED bulb?

http://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/3800-Lumen-H4-LED-Headlight-bulb-_p_83.html

It has great reviews on the other forums I am on but I don't know if it will fit in the Drifter headlight shell.

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