More powerful headlights.

James A. Corbally /

My machine uses two 15W 12V bulbs for its frontal illumination. Can these be direct swapped for more powerful versions, say 30W?

With winter on its' way, I could do with some extra light.

James...

Re: More powerful headlights.

What really matters in this question is the total output of your magneto. If the output is 25W, a 30W lamp would be of no benefit, plus it would drain down the rest of the system.

Mopeds pretty much use all the electricity they produce.

Jim

Re: More powerful headlights.

Lights, dont get me started

I need 6V 10 W lights, but they are discontinued, as in never again, I put a 6V 15W in and now I have no horn, that sucks.

I dont think you should play with it, much

Re: Light bulbs

Jason:

There is an outfit called Bulbs Direct that may have the lamps you are looking for. I haven't used them, but their site is informative.

They are at www.bulbsdirect.com, which is no surprise.

Jim

Re: Light bulbs

I've done a lot of pedalling to try to get a 12 volt light to work in my ped but the engine won't start with it. 6 volts seems like all I can do, and then the engine starts easy. My question is why the dang thing is designed for bright/dim, and brake lights (dual filaments) but these dual-6 volt bulbs are not available anywhere? At present I ride with straight 6 volts in front and back. Thanks.

bulbsdirect.com

Miniengine /

Did I miss something on the www.bulbsdirect.com web site address because all I get is a gardening page for flower bulbs. I took their advice and planted some burnt out light bulbs 6" in the ground but they don't seem to be growing. I don't know if I'm over watering or under watering them or do I have to wait until spring to see them grow. I thought may be I planted them upside down so I dug them up and flipped them, but still no bulb plants.

Brian

Re: bulbsdirect.com

gimmyjimmy /

the bulbs you planted need LIGHT!....har,har,..har

Re: bulbsdirect.com

Ron Brown /

Brian,

Like you, I immediately went to the site because I need a speedo light for my motobecane.

I think your problem can be solved with a liberal aplication of bull shit. : )

Ron

Re: bulbsdirect.com

Miniengine /

Ron,

Thanks Ron I'll try that. I know where I can get some free B.S. just a few posts away.

Brian

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