Replacement Headlight and Brake Light Bulbs LED's?

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sumabrown

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Hi All, I was wondering if anyone has replaced their bulbs with LEDs recently. I have looked at the other posts on the subject but we are a few years on now and I would like to know the current (geddit) thinking on the subject.

I have recently popped a headlamp and brake light so thinking about options.

Thanks
Martin
 
I've have an LED tail light in my bike now for a few years, no issues.
 
Paul Marx said:
Me too. Bulbs used to blow through vibration after a few hours.
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Blimey. Your bike must have horrendous vibration to destroy bulbs that quickly. Mine last for years. I'd probably average about one bulb change every 2 years, and it's usually indicator bulbs. I guess indicator bulbs have a harder life than the others because they flash on and off, so the filaments have multiple heating/cooling cycles.
 
I wanted a brighter brake light so bought a pair of LEDs in a kit for cars, quite expensive at $38 oz. Both blew in 2 days. I went back to std and that's been fine for years before and after. Don't know why but wasn't keen to blow more cash
 
Dellortoman said:
Blimey. Your bike must have horrendous vibration to destroy bulbs that quickly. Mine last for years. I'd probably average about one bulb change every 2 years, and it's usually indicator bulbs. I guess indicator bulbs have a harder life than the others because they flash on and off, so the filaments have multiple heating/cooling cycles.
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750s don't vibrate.
They just have nodal points.
Rear light and horns.

Paul
 
LED indicators require a different Flasher Can to incandescent lamps.
https://damclassicracing.com.au/71316008-flasher-indicator-relay-12v-2-pin-for-led/
There are a couple of other brands still to go into the store but this one comes with the rubber support that car types do not have as standard so it was first off the rank.
 
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