Bit of an odd one this, possibly ...
When putting the bike back on the road a couple of years ago I elected to remain 6v. I did have both the mag and dynamo refurbed and also decided to go with a solid state rectifier. When wiring I made sure I had sensible sized lines running up to the headlight, with a separate earth strap running up there and all soldered connections onto the bullets.
And in fact I was impressed with the amount of light I was getting from the 35/35w bulb I was using up there. More recently I've fitted Paul Goff supplied LED units for combined rear/brake light and pilot light, and also a quartz halogen headlight - still 35/35w I think.
Now due to various problems, not least the requirement for a second engine build, I've not managed many miles in that time, and even less after dark. However one thing has become patently clear more recently - and I think this was the case with both the old bulb and the new QH version; I can't get the lamp set right to throw correctly for both dipped and high beams. If I get dip where I want it then high beam is off into the trees. Set it for high beam and the the dip puddle is just in front of the front wheel.
I'm running a Wipac lens which I think I bought back in the day and was previously unused so effectively is NOS. I've got the lamp clamped to the forks with universal brackets but I'd imagine it's about a standard height from the road. I like the look of the Wipac unit and would prefer not to have to swap it out, but ...
Has anyone else experienced this?
