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13 Sep 2009 05:47 #321261
by Old Man Rock
1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
Replied by Old Man Rock on topic making my headlight brighter
Not that I disagree with you guys regarding the halogens but does anyone know what his voltages are?
Reasoning, if not ~ +12Vdc @ the bulb, halogens ain't going to be worth a crap either....
Reasoning, if not ~ +12Vdc @ the bulb, halogens ain't going to be worth a crap either....
1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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13 Sep 2009 06:46 - 13 Sep 2009 06:49 #321278
by saxjonz
79 LTD B3
80 LTD B4 1075 kit JE Pistons .410 cam grind, Bassani, 31 keihin CR Specials...
1980 Z1R, 2002 ZRX1200, 2003 ZRX1200
Replied by saxjonz on topic making my headlight brighter
If you want bright buy a new headlight. The trillien tribar wave headlight is what you want and it comes with a halogen. If you are riding in pre 80 then that is what you should replace it with if you are riding an 80 up you could just buy a halogen bulb. I bought one for my bike and it was night and day brighter then I put the tribar on it and once again bigger difference yet.
It looks like you are riding a pre 78 in which case yes the bulb is crap and best to upgrade. You can get an 80 light or you can get the tribar. I am not sure but on ebay if car headlights 7 inchers will work then you can get a set for 50 if not then I got mine on amazon.com for 80 some dollars. Best investment in bright you can make if you don't have an 80 light.
It looks like you are riding a pre 78 in which case yes the bulb is crap and best to upgrade. You can get an 80 light or you can get the tribar. I am not sure but on ebay if car headlights 7 inchers will work then you can get a set for 50 if not then I got mine on amazon.com for 80 some dollars. Best investment in bright you can make if you don't have an 80 light.
79 LTD B3
80 LTD B4 1075 kit JE Pistons .410 cam grind, Bassani, 31 keihin CR Specials...
1980 Z1R, 2002 ZRX1200, 2003 ZRX1200
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20 Sep 2009 08:24 #322651
by 1978KZ650SR
Andrew
1978 KZ650 SR - Custom paint, Kerker cooler, 4 to 2 exhaust, inverted clubman bars.
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I have a halogen headlight, but I also added 2 small fog lights under it bolted onto the brake block.
Andrew
1978 KZ650 SR - Custom paint, Kerker cooler, 4 to 2 exhaust, inverted clubman bars.
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20 Sep 2009 11:24 #322702
by TerryK
1977 KZ1000
GSXR swingarm and rear brake
WM6 rear Akront rim
Wiseco 1075c pistons
33 smoothbores
stage 3 Web Cams
Head porting
Dyna S ignition
Lockhart oil cooler
Wiseco header
1980 Z1R drag bike
1200cc
38 Flatslides, .
500' cams
7" slick
Dyan 4000 SP ignition
etc
Ontario, Canada
Replied by TerryK on topic making my headlight brighter
I replaced the stock bulb and lens setup on my 77 KZ1000 with a sealed beam halogen many years ago with no problems whatsoever and at about 12 bucks a crack, it's a cheap but very effective solution to your problem.
1977 KZ1000
GSXR swingarm and rear brake
WM6 rear Akront rim
Wiseco 1075c pistons
33 smoothbores
stage 3 Web Cams
Head porting
Dyna S ignition
Lockhart oil cooler
Wiseco header
1980 Z1R drag bike
1200cc
38 Flatslides, .
500' cams
7" slick
Dyan 4000 SP ignition
etc
Ontario, Canada
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