LED bulb?

KennethLong · Nov 26, 2018

Hi everyone. I am not happy with the light output of my Hyperstrada. It is 2016, and I bought it used this fall. I think of replacing the bulb with an LED one and just wanted to make sure my electrical system won't go mad because of it. I know LEDs are brighter than halogen bulbs. But do they adjust right when installed instead of the regular bulbs?
Thanks

jmardy · Nov 26, 2018

KennethLong said:
Hi everyone. I am not happy with the light output of my Hyperstrada. It is 2016, and I bought it used this fall. I think of replacing the bulb with an LED one and just wanted to make sure my electrical system won't go mad because of it. I know LEDs are brighter than halogen bulbs. But do they adjust right when installed instead of the regular bulbs?
Thanks

I installed a Beamtech LED in mine and have been totally happy with it.
You do have to remove the screw on cover on the back of the headlight assembly but other than that, no issues.

Bones302 · Nov 26, 2018

the only thing you may notice is what I have when I installed my led bulb.
When you turn on the high beam, the blue high beam indicator on the dash will blink. this is because the power draw is so low, that the computer thinks the high beam bulb is out.
not a big deal.

Araitim · Nov 26, 2018

Bones302 said:
the only thing you may notice is what I have when I installed my led bulb.
When you turn on the high beam, the blue high beam indicator on the dash will blink. this is because the power draw is so low, that the computer thinks the high beam bulb is out.
not a big deal.

What bulb are you using, Bones302?

KennethLong · Nov 27, 2018

the only thing you may notice is what I have when I installed my led bulb.

Not a big deal at all. I've heard people install load resistors to fix this, but I'd rather not cut the wires and stuff.
https://www.motorcycleid.com/images/putco/car-bulbs/pdf/230004a-installation-sheet.pdf
I just want to make sure the light will adjust with no problems and the led itself will not flicker. I know that these problems may appear when the leds are used in certain bikes, but I wanted to be sure I will not face anything like this.
I appreciate the replies, folks.

gatdammit · Nov 27, 2018

I got a pretty reputable HD LED bulb (in signature) and though it's bright to look at, it doesn't really throw a lot of usable light. Slightly better than stock, but needed projectors to meet my needs. Could be slight bit of diffraction, but nothing I can really affet with the stock reflector housing.

Bones302 · Nov 27, 2018

Araitim said:
What bulb are you using, Bones302?

generic fanless LED bulb with cooling straps from amazon, socal brand

KennethLong · Nov 28, 2018

generic fanless LED bulb with cooling straps from amazon, socal brand

Cyclops H4 3800L LED Main Lamp

I will check out these 2 LED brands, guys. Thanks.

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