Headlight upgrades

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Markie
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Headlight upgrades

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I know it’s summer now but the headlight is pretty weedy.
I’m wondering what the lamp upgrade options are?
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Headlight upgrade > viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39995
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Thanks Wicky, last update on that post is 2016, I'm going to bump it, see if any advances in technology since then....
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Re: Headlight upgrades

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With an inverter producing 240v AC you could add anything you wanted, spotlight, laser, standard lamp- anything!

(as long as it doesn't draw too much current- if so, have a look at a Varadero stator).

Just think outside the box.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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Re: Headlight upgrades

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Ha ha, I’m thinking about a certain Ogri cartoon that older members may recall where Malcolm straps a searchlight onto “lunge”!!
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Re: Headlight upgrades

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I've just installed relays for my headlight and even with a totally standard bulb it's waaaaaay better. Highly recommended. You can either buy kits or buy the parts yourself (which I did). There's loads of info online about how to do it.
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Cheers Jchesshyre, glad to hear it's an improvement. Its next on my list.
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