mpescatori
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Hello Argus, I'm afraid you have the factory standard 35/50W sealed beam type which is typical to US spec bikes. Not worth much for night driving, I'm afraid. The 55/60W upgrade everybody suggested is an exelleny way forward, but you'll have to remember to fit a relay to those lights or you could meltthe switch! Remember, 35W = 3 Amps, 60W = 5 Amps so twice the current = twice the heat through those switches.
I went down a somewhat different route. I fitted an old MotoGuzzi ignition switch, so that the teensie weensie sidelight in switchable as a "parking light" I then modified the headlamp mountings in order to have two headlamps, in an "over/under" setup, with the original unit as "under" Now, for "sidelight" I have the 35W filament, which I use as the daylight driving light. For "low beam" I have the original 50W which is adjusted in order not to beam strainght into the eyes of oncoming cars, just a little lower, excellent for night driving (even if the beam is a bit too narrow) Then, for "high beam" I have the second unit come on, it is a similar 5" lamp with a 50W filament, set straight flat. Works wonders, looks great and nobody's ever even looked twice (the law, I mean...)
Regards,
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Maurizio Pescatori, Esq. Gentleman Rider
Mikuni BST40, K&N filter, Stage2 cam, Verslagen tensioner, Sportster muff, 120 proof moonshine, Pirelli MT 66 tourers... and a chain conversion too !
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