Triumphrat

timwu · 10-18-2009, 04:46 AM

Just wondering what kind of bulbs we have. I know that they're H4's, but are they regular H4's or H4 where it's high and low (dual filament) THanks!

DEcosse · 10-18-2009, 04:50 AM

All H4 have both high & low filaments

ST3V0 · 10-18-2009, 04:37 PM

I have put these in mine

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HQ-TRIUMPH-TT-...item20ab0eb641

Even on low beam u get the tin tops flashing at ya
bright white with a hint of blue.

DEcosse · 10-18-2009, 04:52 PM

Definitely would not do those bulbs without my headlight wiring mod.

I'd be really interested to see what the voltage is at the bulb sockets if you could accommodate that ST3VO - you would need to check both sockets for low & high, since one lamp is fed from relay and one direct through Hi/Lo switch.
I was dropping 2V and 3V (relay & non-relay) even with the std 60/66W bulbs!!!!

timwu · 10-18-2009, 05:19 PM

So I shouldn't spend more money on the ones listed as H4 Hi/Lo because the regular H4 is already Hi/Lo? Is this the case for HIDs too?

DEcosse · 10-18-2009, 06:12 PM

HID are different - the retrofit kit is based on the connector plug type and the HID could be either.
Personally I would not waste money on HIDs without a proper projector housing

JohnD · 10-18-2009, 06:41 PM

A few months ago I posted the results when I switched from my original bulbs to Philips X-Treme Power bulbs. I have been pleased with the improvement in lighting.

http://www.triumphrat.net/daytona-de...bulb-test.html

As to HID (xenon) conversions, DEcosse is quite correct. This should only be done in conjunction with new HID lense housings; otherwise the light is not projected properly for the rider, and certainly not for oncoming traffic. Generally, such a retrofit will not be available for an existing halogen set-up. However, a good halogen set-up can provide excellent lighting, so HID is not the panacea many assume it to be.

ST3VO - Nice looking 955i. Why not add your model bike and whereabouts to your profile. From the look of the background, methinks jolly old England?

ST3V0 · 10-19-2009, 03:10 PM

ok the bulbs i have are the same as what i took out so im guessing the mod has been done by somebody else (one had blown thats why in got new ones)

when i put these in the fazer it melted the casing so i had to put back to stock.

but all seems ok on the toni.

yes im from UK south east (Dover)
and yeah she a nice bike it a shame i blew the big end this week

not all bad tho i had a week left on the warranty

stevo

ST3V0 · 10-19-2009, 05:02 PM

ok i have just looked at my original ebay order
it was these ones i got 55/60watt NOT 100w
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/H4-TRIUMPH-Day...item48354c3676

These lights are Designed to look like HIDs
my mate has a proper HID set up on his busa and my god they are bright u can see them in this vid of him following me on the toni
he only just kept up lol
http://www.youtube.com/user/cybutek#p/a/u/0/bSlYmHWZFKA