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« on: April 13, 2019, 09:50:27 PM » |
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could not even see the road, on my first night out.... is this curable? other than that still fun short shifting and riding at 2-3k is plenty low end grunt to get the job done stop light to stop light, but i can't see....it's so bad, cars behind me cast a shadow of me that i can see in front OF me.... hilariously dangerous
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« on: April 13, 2019, 09:50:27 PM » |
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« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2019, 01:13:05 AM » |
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Have you replaced the bulb with a new one? Or is it still the original one ? https://www.powerbulbs.com/us/store/search/Motorcycle?term=motorcycleAfter you’ve done that, there is a headlight relay mod in the files for full power to the headlight. But change the bulb first if you haven’t! |
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« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2019, 02:04:37 AM » |
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oh... okay phillips the best replacement? or can i go to autozone and try my luck? what is the bulb number? please
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« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2019, 03:39:46 AM » |
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55/60w, H4 lamp.
You can go anywhere you want!
I’ve found Osram and Philips lamps the best, nice “white” light, not blue or yellow.
And a “motorcycle” rated lamp should last longer, IMO.
There is so many vehicles out driving/riding with old crapped out lamps that are still working but are not illuminating enough anymore, just because they work doesn’t really mean they “WORK”, get out there and replace any that are more than 10 years old.
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« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2019, 09:46:43 AM » |
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55/60w, H4 lamp.
You can go anywhere you want!
I’ve found Osram and Philips lamps the best, nice “white” light, not blue or yellow.
And a “motorcycle” rated lamp should last longer, IMO.
There is so many vehicles out driving/riding with old crapped out lamps that are still working but are not illuminating enough anymore, just because they work doesn’t really mean they “WORK”, get out there and replace any that are more than 10 years old.
i didn't know that, yes it's a joke idk what the PO was thinking, maybe garage queen...thanks H4 55/60 watts, thanks you again |
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« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2019, 05:38:43 AM » |
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Broke my mod cherry installing headlight relays. A MUST if you ride any in the dark. Easy. Here are the instructions: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=660.0 |
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« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2019, 05:38:43 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2019, 07:28:17 AM » |
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Relay mod and Beamtech LED H4 bulb, wow I've seen the light!  |
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« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2019, 04:34:45 PM » |
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Relay mod and Beamtech LED H4 bulb, wow I've seen the light! i bought a beamtech lookalike, maybe rebranded? it's bright, but with the motor running, it flickers, what gives? |
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« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2019, 05:20:20 PM » |
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Relay mod and Beamtech LED H4 bulb, wow I've seen the light! i bought a beamtech lookalike, maybe rebranded? it's bright, but with the motor running, it flickers, what gives? Did you do relay mod or check your voltage at headlight? Maybe https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NhgpVRNplTM |
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« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2019, 05:29:57 PM » |
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Relay mod and Beamtech LED H4 bulb, wow I've seen the light! i bought a beamtech lookalike, maybe rebranded? it's bright, but with the motor running, it flickers, what gives? Did you do relay mod or check your voltage at headlight? Maybe https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NhgpVRNplTMno time for mod, but the led specs range is 9-32v, i suppose the output in lumens is gona be the same correct me if i am wrong, at some point i will check voltage, it's an emergency stop gap, since i could not ride at night with the other bulb |
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« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2019, 01:10:14 AM » |
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Relay mod and Beamtech LED H4 bulb, wow I've seen the light! i bought a beamtech lookalike, maybe rebranded? it's bright, but with the motor running, it flickers, what gives? I put an LED bulb in mine a while ago and when revving was ok but would flicker at idle, did the relay mod and now good as gold. |
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« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2019, 03:47:01 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: April 29, 2019, 04:07:26 PM » |
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You really should consider the headlight relay mod sooner rather than later. You are suffering from voltage drop, just the nature of a 30 year old harness/switches/connectors. This voltage drop will not go away with a fancy new bulb. Here is a company called Eastern Beaver who has done all the work for you on your relay mod. Plug and play. Scroll down you want the H4 with the fairing mounted relays. https://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring_Kits/H4_Kits/h4_kits.html |
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Tips for new FJ owners: 1) Don't have an Owners Handbook? You need one: http://tinyurl.com/79fgk52) '84-'87 FJ owners: Safety wire your fuel petcock. Do it now: http://tinyurl.com/l982s8w3) Replace your oem rubber brake lines. They are long overdue. Do it now. 4) ATGATT: Skin Grafts SUCK |
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« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2019, 04:42:16 PM » |
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You really should consider the headlight relay mod sooner rather than later. You are suffering from voltage drop, just the nature of a 30 year old harness/switches/connectors. This voltage drop will not go away with a fancy new bulb. Here is a company called Eastern Beaver who has done all the work for you on your relay mod. Plug and play. Scroll down you want the H4 with the fairing mounted relays. https://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring_Kits/H4_Kits/h4_kits.htmlwho would have known this existed seems reasonably priced...thanks |
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« Reply #14 on: April 30, 2019, 04:14:56 AM » |
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You really should consider the headlight relay mod sooner rather than later. You are suffering from voltage drop, just the nature of a 30 year old harness/switches/connectors. This voltage drop will not go away with a fancy new bulb. Here is a company called Eastern Beaver who has done all the work for you on your relay mod. Plug and play. Scroll down you want the H4 with the fairing mounted relays. https://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring_Kits/H4_Kits/h4_kits.htmlEastern Beaver makes quality products. Takes a little more time shipping from Japan, but worth it. |
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