LED's

[Hubie]

I just went for a night ride with my new semi sealed beam h4 assembly with a 35/35w bulb in it.  An amazing difference with a nice clean lens and reflector.  I can now see where I'm going.  I might just search now for a slightly higher wattage bulb and fit a belt drive dynamo kit to it.  Can't think of anything left to do with her now, she's going very nice!

Cheers,
Hubie.

[Dynamo Regulators Mike]

Dave
It is good to hear about your improved lighting. It is great to be able to see well and be confident it will stay that way. I agree you will improve matters further with a 45W headlight. A timing belt dynamo drive that will give the extra speed helps to reduce voltage fluctuations in the system. This in turn gives better lamp / bulb / globe life and also less stress on the battery so it should last longer as well (and less topping up if conventional type).
Cheers
Mike

P.S. DRL can help with both of these items as well (as the DVR2)

[Hubie]

Thanks Mike,

Just need to find a place that does p43t bulb bases in 45w!

Cheers,
Dave.

[Hubie]

Well I'm still stuffing around with the headlamp.  I got a delivery today of BPF 18w/18w bulbs (one was already broken  ) but after putting the good one in and comparing it to the brand new H4 lens with 35/35w bulb, the beam on the 18w with the old lens seems brighter.  Am going to go for a ride to confirm, and hope the beam is aimed better.  I'm wondering if it's because the H4 might be designed for a car, and that the black tip on the end of the H4 bulb restricts the dispertion of the light.

Will report back and see what it's like.

Cheers,
Hubie.

[BSA_54A10]

The best 6V light I have found was an old VW kombi reflector and the modern halogen replacement globe.
Even the original ( golf ball ) globe was substantially better then the Lucas pre-focus.
The VW reflector went straight into the Lucas rim & shell.
The globes were 35/45

[Hubie]

After having a good look at my old BPF semi sealed beam, it was no good.  Reflector faded and glass stained.  Have ordered a new one and can play with BPF 30/24w bulb and 35/35w halogen when it comes.  It also will have a 6v LED pilot light.

Cheers,
Hubie.

[Hubie]

Got the new headlamp and a
30/24w bulb in there.  Goes very well now.  Much better lighting, not as good as 12v, but alot better than what I had.  6v pilot light works a treat too so now the only non LED on the bike is the headlamp.  I have also just purchased a dynamp belt drive kit from dynamo regulators which claims a 20% increase in RPM.  This will definately help as some of my night riding is done at 35-50mph.  Belt life is stated to be 30,000 miles so I doubt I will ever need to replace it.

Cheers,
Hubie.

[Hubie]

Finally had a chance to ride the bike at night with the dynamo regulators belt drive (+20% speed) kit in.  Massive difference!  35/35w globe, can sit on about 35mph with full lighting and see much more about!

Happy I don't need to go 12v now.  Last thing to do is fit a dry belt drive kit to the primary.

Cheers
Hubie.

[muskrat]

 G'day Hubie,
                  great you've got it sorted. Are you going blinkers as well?
 I need my 12 volt as I do more than  35MPH up my driveway
 Cheers

[Hubie]

G'day Musky,

No blinkers mate, I have 6volt LED's from Goffy all round and just the headlamp.  I do wish though that someone would make a 45w bpf bulb though!  How are you doing nowadays after your nasty stack mate?

[BSA_54A10]

If you have a steady hand you can try the trick that a lot of vintage & veteran riders use.
Use a Dremel tool with a cut off wheel and remove the reflector from a Lucal headlamp.
You are saving the glass for an "original look".
Now down to your local oriential bike wreckers and get a headlamp from them.
Do the same with it but this time you are saving then reflector.
A dollop of your favourite silicon and you have a "new" headlamp that will take modern globes, provide good light but look original.

[Dynamo Regulators Mike]

Finally had a chance to ride the bike at night with the dynamo regulators belt drive (+20% speed) kit in.  Massive difference!  35/35w globe, can sit on about 35mph with full lighting and see much more about!

Happy I don't need to go 12v now.  Last thing to do is fit a dry belt drive kit to the primary.

Cheers
Hubie.

Glad to hear the dynamo belt drive is a success, Hubie. Good to be able to see the way ahead 
More riding less fettling the 'lectrics.
Cheers
Mike

[LJ.]

If you have a steady hand you can try the trick that a lot of vintage & veteran riders use.
Use a Dremel tool with a cut off wheel and remove the reflector from a Lucal headlamp.
You are saving the glass for an "original look".
Now down to your local oriential bike wreckers and get a headlamp from them.
Do the same with it but this time you are saving then reflector.
A dollop of your favourite silicon and you have a "new" headlamp that will take modern globes, provide good light but look original.

What a brilliant idea!