I have tried a few LED H4 replacements. All were very bright but poorly focussed for night riding.
So it was back to the H4 60/55 halogen in the Norton and a BPF 55/45 Halogen in the Vincent. Both are excellent at night, but a lower wattage draw would allow for more heated clothing. I use a vest now, would like to add heated Monkeypants.
Last week I tried a new type of H4 LED replacement that was recommended to me by a member of the Norton Forum.
At a cheap $31 CDN I was doubtful it would be any better than all of the other LEDs tried to date. Im pleased to say I was wrong!
It makes the H4 60 watt halogen seem like a flashlight with spent batteries.
It does draw a lot more power than any of the other LEDs I've tried. Those have all been 10-15 watt.
This one is 30 watts, still a big savings over the 60 watt Halogen.
A 60watt Halogen produces 1000 lumens. This 30 watt LED produces 5000 Lumens, and it is properly focussed.
You will need to dim your headlight when oncoming vehicles approach. This is something I rarely did with the Halogen. I don't recall any car driver giving me the high beams even when the 60 watt was left on high.
I forgot to dim with the 30 watt LED and was immediately given flashing high beams from an oncoming car.
I have this fitted to the Norton as it already had an H4 type lens and reflector. I've ordered an H4 lens/reflector and two more of the LEDs.
If the H4 lens/reflector fits OK I will order enough to convert all of the BPF headlights to this LED.
Also will put 2 into the 2 H4 headlights on the Daytona and possibly have a look at the ThruxtonR. It has a good headlight but nothing like this LED.
Glen
