90/100watt

mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Afaik its illegal to be useing anything over 60watt on a motorbike in the uk?

Who has upgraded their lights to higher wattage?

Tired of squinting all year round, (changeing headlamp if theres no big improvement)... i've decided to get some driveing lamps (£25) and upgrade the wiring and bulb to 90/100watt on the main light, is it likely to be picked up on mot? (afaik they dont test it, just the aim)
whats the penalty for useing higher rated bulbs? (looked allover the place but not found anything)

Anyone who has, have you noticed a real difference?
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Illegal on vehicles newer than a certain date (mid 80s I think).

I did run a 100/80 bulb in a bike years ago. Did marginally improve lighting, but not that much. Also melted the wires to the ignition switch.

All the best

Keith
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True Blue · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2003 Karma :

I would have thought that a modern 60w lamp would give off more light than an old 100w lamp. Which is probably why 100w ones are illegal now I suppose.
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Retro-Man · Traffic Copper Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Karma :

could go along the lines of converting to a HID bulb kit, quite expensive though, and a small amount of wiring to do.

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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

As a general rule, if people are flashing you, it is too bright or too high and you might get pulled for it. Not being flashed, it isn't dazzling people, coppers won't notice.

I would imagine the same goes for the MOT. I had an uber bulb in my old GPZ and was never pulled up for it. (although the MOT guy just made sure the dip and beam were working by shining it on the wall). I also had 165w of conical spotlight beam on my MZ and never had a problem.

If it is a problem, you can always put the lower wattage bulb back in for the MOT, it will still work with the relays.
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Odie · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Karma :

Chris: I told you go for a "cibie or bosch" conversion.
My mate has what you need for £10!
Rick
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