headlight options
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RE: headlight options
Yes, I'm aware of that. However, if you put a headlight with a 55W H4 Halogen next to a light with a 35w driving light style of bulb (as most aftermarket assemblys have)our stock55W H4throws aheckuvalot more light (lumens). I ride with a lot of youngsters whoarerunning aftermarket setups including theAcerbisDiamond as well as various models of UFO and while they look more stylishthey are downright unsafe at night. They are also a beyotch to get adjusted properly because they basically just stap to your forks and you have to manipulate the straps and play with spacers until they are dialed in. There is only one model offered by UFO that has a bright enough light, but I don't like the looks of it. I think it's the black on in the photo EMS posted.
I finish a lot of my rides after dark, soI'm not willing to take chances mess with visibility. On the other hand, if most all of your riding is duing theday then you don't have much to worry about.
I finish a lot of my rides after dark, soI'm not willing to take chances mess with visibility. On the other hand, if most all of your riding is duing theday then you don't have much to worry about.
ORIGINAL: green242
Remember, that watts, is just the amount of power that it is going to consume. You want something that compares Lumens, or Candle power.
An Incandescent(regular light bulb) will be lit at a much higher wattage than a flourescent giving off the same amount of light, or lumens per square foot.
Remember, that watts, is just the amount of power that it is going to consume. You want something that compares Lumens, or Candle power.
An Incandescent(regular light bulb) will be lit at a much higher wattage than a flourescent giving off the same amount of light, or lumens per square foot.
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RE: headlight options
OOPS! My bad, EMS. I didn't even know about PolySport lights. Some of them look pretty good! They might be worth a try.
I really like the style of the EMX model, but it only comes with 35W bulb. They comment that the fixture will accept up to a 55W bulb, but I would question the beam quality at that point...oh well.
My dealer runs with the only 55W UFO offers, but I don't like how it looks.
I really like the style of the EMX model, but it only comes with 35W bulb. They comment that the fixture will accept up to a 55W bulb, but I would question the beam quality at that point...oh well.
My dealer runs with the only 55W UFO offers, but I don't like how it looks.
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RE: headlight options
Thanks for the link Eric. If the klx450 headlamp came in green or black I think i would put it on. i may go with one of the polisports headlamps.
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RE: headlight options
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no problem. patrick also had polisport handguards, looks like some pretty good quality stuff... not sure about price though.
no problem. patrick also had polisport handguards, looks like some pretty good quality stuff... not sure about price though.
But I agree, I think the stock headlights are uuuuugly.
Cyclops looks cool too...and the Diamond....but is it DOT?
PS: I chickened out and didn't bring my bike to location, its beautiful weather out here too
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I know this is a different style to what you are looking for but I think it rocks!!
EDIT- sorry but my light has pathetic high beam.
I know this is a different style to what you are looking for but I think it rocks!!
EDIT- sorry but my light has pathetic high beam.
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