Headlight Bulb

CSaddict · 02-23-2017, 05:45 PM

I cut the entire back off my housing to cool the bulb. There is no melting or discoloration as of yet.

The install is on my blog: https://www.facebook.com/My-CSC-Zong...0302595973417/

ElectricCircus · 02-24-2017, 10:28 AM

Hi guys.

Months ago I´ve purchased a 30W H4 LED lamp that it´s tail seems to be shorter than other models/generations: it fitted in place without needing to cut the headlight back cover.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0?ie=UTF8&th=1

Rode 3000mi with it, 30% at gravel/unpaved roads, at performed without issues.

Regards,

Juan Carlos.

jbfla · 02-24-2017, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ElectricCircus

Hi guys.

Months ago I´ve purchased a 30W H4 LED lamp that it´s tail seems to be shorter than other models/generations: it fitted in place without needing to cut the headlight back cover.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0?ie=UTF8&th=1

Rode 3000mi with it, 30% at gravel/unpaved roads, at performed without issues.

Regards,

Juan Carlos.

Juan Carlos,

Doesn't the heat sink need air circulation to keep cool and prolong the life of the LED?

EDIT:

I was reading the specs of the LED you posted.

It has a built-in cooling fan:

" Higher Durability. ...... Integration of Built-in cooling fan (7,000RPM) for FASTER heat dissipation, 30% cooler than standard, ensuring secure temp range and last long lifespan up to 30,000hrs;"

Perhaps that is why it is not necessary to cut any holes in the headlight shell.

jb

ElectricCircus · 02-24-2017, 12:34 PM

jbfla:

I agree with you: proper ventilation would be better from the LED lifespan point of view.
However the region where I live is very dusty (fine clay mostly). I think a higher exposure to the environment will affect the lamp´s cooling fan.
Rode around 2500mi so far, facing mostly a hot Summer climate of up to 108°F and a 42°F cold situation at the mountains: the lamp still works perfectly.

Perhaps the optimal LED lamp for our bikes would be one of those that have a couple of laces made with metallic (thinned copper) on the back as heat dissipation device. With these ones a small hole (let´s say, 1-inch) at the headlight cover will be enough to let the braid go out and become in contact with almost open air.

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CSaddict Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 200	I cut the entire back off my housing to cool the bulb. There is no melting or discoloration as of yet. The install is on my blog: https://www.facebook.com/My-CSC-Zong...0302595973417/ __________________ 2016 CSC RX3 Ginger Edition Check out my blog here: https://www.facebook.com/My-CSC-Zong...0302595973417/
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02-24-2017, 10:28 AM	#2
ElectricCircus Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Valencia, Spain Posts: 132	Shorter LED lamps Hi guys. Months ago I´ve purchased a 30W H4 LED lamp that it´s tail seems to be shorter than other models/generations: it fitted in place without needing to cut the headlight back cover. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0?ie=UTF8&th=1 Rode 3000mi with it, 30% at gravel/unpaved roads, at performed without issues. Regards, Juan Carlos. __________________ ______________ - Voge DS900X (2025) - ex Honda MB100 (1981) - ex Honda Nighthawk 250 (1991) - ex Honda Storm 125 (2009) - ex Corven Triax 250 Touring (2016) (Zongshen RX3 carb) - ex Benelli TRK 502 (2018)
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02-24-2017, 12:34 PM	#4
ElectricCircus Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Valencia, Spain Posts: 132	jbfla: I agree with you: proper ventilation would be better from the LED lifespan point of view. However the region where I live is very dusty (fine clay mostly). I think a higher exposure to the environment will affect the lamp´s cooling fan. Rode around 2500mi so far, facing mostly a hot Summer climate of up to 108°F and a 42°F cold situation at the mountains: the lamp still works perfectly. Perhaps the optimal LED lamp for our bikes would be one of those that have a couple of laces made with metallic (thinned copper) on the back as heat dissipation device. With these ones a small hole (let´s say, 1-inch) at the headlight cover will be enough to let the braid go out and become in contact with almost open air. __________________ ______________ - Voge DS900X (2025) - ex Honda MB100 (1981) - ex Honda Nighthawk 250 (1991) - ex Honda Storm 125 (2009) - ex Corven Triax 250 Touring (2016) (Zongshen RX3 carb) - ex Benelli TRK 502 (2018)
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