Glorian Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Does anybody use Xenon bulbs? I want to make myself a bit easier to see on these dark nights and rainy mornings.. A brighter light would be nice as mine are a little dim.Any particular brand people use or just general bulbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 xenon bulbs or true HID with ballasts??bulbs that claim to be xenon are shit and just marketing bollox HID with ballasts need to be in type approved headlights and not reflector headlights as you will just blind everyone osram night breakers or the like are what people seem to opt for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Cheers Stu i'll check those out =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Hi I think the way things are going LED is the futurehttp://www.cn360led.com/product/Motorcycle-Lamp.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Osram nightbreaker gives great depth of lightPhilips xtreme vision gives just a little less, but a broader beamI've used both so pick which is best for your needs, I actually preferred the philips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Checked out osrams website. Just a little confused as i always call my bike a 600 bandit S '03 plate.I have 2 choices:GSF 600 S (A81111) K1-K4 57KW built 01.01 - 0.0GSF 600 S (GN77B) T-X 57KW built 01.96 - 0.0 / U T - UY 25KW built 01.96 - 0.0Dont think it would make MUCH difference between them as i imagine they all use the same fittings. But if anyone can spot something there that is obvious to someone whos not a fool please let me know =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 pull the bulb and find out if the are H7 or H4 etc then go to halfords with your trade card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 pull the bulb and find out if the are H7 or H4 etc then go to halfords with your trade card The card i constantly forget about? I need some chain cleaner anyhow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 dont forget to give them your card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 dont forget to give them your card Wondered where i was going wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Checked out osrams website. Just a little confused as i always call my bike a 600 bandit S '03 plate.I have 2 choices:GSF 600 S (A81111) K1-K4 57KW built 01.01 - 0.0GSF 600 S (GN77B) T-X 57KW built 01.96 - 0.0 / U T - UY 25KW built 01.96 - 0.0Dont think it would make MUCH difference between them as i imagine they all use the same fittings. But if anyone can spot something there that is obvious to someone whos not a fool please let me know =) from memory of owning a bandit, I believe K1-K4 means it was made between 2001 and 2004, so that's what you want.The T-X I believe is T reg to X reg. X reg is 2000, not sure about T reg though, but your's isnt that old, so not to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Im guessingthe bandit works simular to th gsxr, i have an 02 gsxr and it makes it a k2 so i guess your k3. But like stu says dont worry with all the terms just pull the bulb read what it says and match that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Ordered some nightbreakers off amazon. 99% sure they're the right fit. But i will find out when they arrive If not i have some nightbreakers for sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 you really dont get this halfords card thing do you I just picked up 4 bulbs for something they where supposed to be 6 quid I paid £3 this was expensive the last set of bulbs I got they was supposed to be £5 I paid 86p you get great savings on bulbs at halfords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 My local halfords had a poor selection unfortunately i checked them out on saturday while getting a socket set (Saved £25 on it ) They only had a few types of bulbs and all of them halfords own brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Hello! I didn't want to start a whole new thread for what is possibly a really stupid question and is linked to the above...One of my headlights has gone, I see Osram are recommended above so did a search on their website for the ones I need and it came back with 64193 (normal) or 64193NR5 (Night Racer 50).Now these night racers are twice as much on amazon as the Nightbreakers (64193NBU-HCB) but the racers blurb is all bike related with "vibration resistant technology". So the question is: is that a real thing I should get or are the breakers which have a car related blurb ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Car bulbs are fine The night racers are supposed to be better though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Car bulbs are fine The night racers are supposed to be better though Thanks Stu. Well Christmas is a coming maybe I'll treat myself to the racers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 One of the biggest things overlooked is how much voltage you are getting at the bulbs If it's crap then no matter what bulb you fit there won't be a lot of difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I think it's pretty good as the bulbs in there at the moment chuck out a decent amount but I will check later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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