Headlight conversion?

[Ocean1]

Would wearing disposable gloves be ok?

A few tissues would be OK, as long as you don't get oil or dirt from your fingers on it.

std?

I'll probably go for the halogen one 12v30/30.

You might have missed the point of changing to the new type of bulb, it may draw the same current, (or in this case s a bit less) but it turns probably almost twice as much into visible light. So you get more light from the same system.

[Matariki]

You might have missed the point of changing to the new type of bulb, it may draw the same current, (or in this case s a bit less) but it turns probably almost twice as much into visible light. So you get more light from the same system.

I don't think I fully understand, what does std stand for (other than what the general public knows it as)?
And what will draw the same amount current but give me more light?

[Ocean1]

I don't think I fully understand, what does std stand for (other than what the general public knows it as)?
And what will draw the same amount current but give me more light?

Sorry, had to look back, F5 Dave means standard, as in the same wattage, (energy use) as the original bulb.

The standard incandescant bulb turns only a small quantity of it's 35W of energy into light, replacing it with a much more efficient halogen bulb which uses the same 35W will result in more light for the same energy use. OK?

[Matariki]

Sorry, had to look back, F5 Dave means standard, as in the same wattage, (energy use) as the original bulb.

The standard incandescant bulb turns only a small quantity of it's 35W of energy into light, replacing it with a much more efficient halogen bulb which uses the same 35W will result in more light for the same energy use. OK?

Yes, thank you for clarifying.

[Matariki]

I don't know if the bulb would fit though, the Yamaha YFS200 bulbs are a P15D25-1 fit. My current bulb is a BA20D.

[Matariki]

Hmm... after thinking about it, I've decided that I going with the M5 BOSCH PIN 12v35/35watt BA20d BULB TODO. It is a halogen bulb, and it is sold in New Zealand (and I just realized they sell them at my local motorcycle store )

[Disco Dan]

Hmm... there appears to be nothing on the internet about 6 volt bulbs, only 12 volt for LED. That would mean I would have to do a conversion, which I would rather not do. I'm fine with a standard bulb, but I would like to get one of good quality. Anything that's better than the piece of dim crap I have now.

Dude... don't worry about the voltage differences (at least in terms of fitting) - nothing a resistor or two can't fix.

I've just fitted daytime running lights and a new park light. All LED. I just cut off the factory plugs, soldered in the correct resistor and then soldered LED's to the wires.

LED's for the win. Brighter, last longer and use less power.

[F5 Dave]

Thread dredge from a few months back, but 'a few resistors here & there is beyond most people to calculate & implement reliably. Further the regulation on 6V systems is not as clean cut as typical 12V bike which has a proper regulator, so if you change the system loading you'll run into trouble. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing as they say.