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Title: L.E.D. bulbs
Post by: seth on Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 09:18 PM

I've looked through the threads on LED bulbs so think I know what I'll fit .
My question is do they use lower power (watts) as I'll be fitting 2 and want to make sure they don't over load the alternator as 2 ate bulbs will draw 120 watts on high beam and I don't think the bike will like that especially in the winter with heated grips ECT running.
:cheers:

Title: Re: L.E.D. bulbs
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 11:33 PM

Yes typically much lower than incandescent bulbs - you shouldn't have any problems.

Title: Re: L.E.D. bulbs
Post by: gsxbarmy on Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 02:52 AM

Much lower draw Seth, so less load on the alternator. To be honest if you fit 2 H4 LED bulbs you will draw less current in total than the one incandesent fitted as standard.

If you want to check what spare capacity you have, this article may help
http://gsx1400owners.org/forum_test/index.php?topic=432.0

Title: Re: L.E.D. bulbs
Post by: seth on Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 03:12 AM

Thanks for the info chaps it's what I thought but always better to check with others just to confirm things :cheers:

Title: Re: L.E.D. bulbs
Post by: Mikey on Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 08:31 PM

Hi Seth

Please can you advise which bulbs you opted for.

Many Thanks

Mike

Title: Re: L.E.D. bulbs
Post by: seth on Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 10:44 PM

I will as soon as I get them
It's for my twin headlight fairing that I'll be fitting soon.
I'll post what I buy and results here as will us in the bike before I mod it . :cheers:

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