So, has anyone tried em?
http://www.banggood.com/Second-Generation-H6-20W-Cree-LED-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Headlights-p-936986.html (http://www.banggood.com/Second-Generation-H6-20W-Cree-LED-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Headlights-p-936986.html)
http://www.banggood.com/COB-25W-LED-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Headlights-p-943604.html (http://www.banggood.com/COB-25W-LED-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Headlights-p-943604.html)
Not sure how these would go, or even if they would fit.
But at the price, Im prepared to be the guinea pig...
[popcorn]
I do remember a technical discussion on these popping up on a board somewhere. It went into great detail regarding lumens, light output, pattern, energy consumption etc etc. After many pages of technical reading it was finally determined that they suck.
I had a knockoff of the old school Road Racing Alien headlight and it had projector beams. Man I miss them things.
Well it turned up last week.
News is, it dosen't fit the standard headlight bucket! :(
the fan shroud at the back of the light, touches the back of the bucket and you cant get the healight back in.
Ahh well.. [drink]
Different LED, same problem:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=69079.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=69079.0)
hmmm. hadn't clicked on that thread! [thumbsup]
I wont be going down that path, but I might try removing the shroud to get a bit more clearence. It only misses out by a bit.
I've got one of these coming:
http://stores.advmonster.com/h4-r3-led-headlight/ (http://stores.advmonster.com/h4-r3-led-headlight/)
I chatted at length with the owner, it was a very informative discussion.
The above unit looks like it will fit inside the OEM shell.
I figure if he can hang with the ADVRider gang, he's got good stuff.
Waiting for your review [popcorn]
I have good news and not-so-good news.
FWIW, it comes in a nice blingy box if you buy two.
Build quality looks good.
Flexy mesh heatsink is a novel idea.
It fits into both the early glass and late plastic lens reflector assembly.
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7797/27631900922_b9eaab968c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J6JHsS)
Not-so-good news... it will not fit into either the steel or plastic bucket without some modification.
Too deep by about 3/8".
:(
I'm not particularly bothered by that, it's not going to stop me from trying it.
I've already got a bucket that's hacked out for a previous light (a POS-HID IIRC).
Stay tuned.
Blingy box FWIW:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7678/27650355392_6a13659018_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J8niko)
Fitted one to a customer's 695, and they loved it.
Plastic bucket needed about a 1 1/4" diameter hole cut in the very back.
It's just enough to allow the mesh heatsink to bend a radius and go back into the housing.
As well as allow a decent radius bend of the wire.
You could even tape over the hole if you wanted.
With a bit of fiddling, the voltage converter box and the 3-prong plug will nest inside the bucket.
So, it doesn't take up any extra space outside of the bucket.
In a stroke of genius, I took no pictures. [bang]
But I will.
And I'll take pics of my fitment to my metal bucket.
Bulb installed in my ride.
Will report back after tonight's outing.
I've been following this for a few months and contacted ADVmonster about options. Just in case anyone is interested I tried fitting the Native H4 (http://stores.advmonster.com/native-h4/ (http://stores.advmonster.com/native-h4/)) in the stock S2R metal bucket. ADVmonster thought I would have to cut out the stock mushroom cap/shroud inside the stock unit so the Native H4 would fit. To our surprise, it fit perfectly in the H4 slot.
The problem was that since the Native H4 is slightly longer, and I mean maybe by 1-2 millimeters, I was not able to seal up the headlight. You can install and clip the bulb in place but the only way to close everything back up is to cut a hole out of the back end of the bucket. At that point if I was going to cut a hole in the bucket I would probably just go with the H4 R3 which is a newer design/brighter LED.
I can dig up pics of the Native H4 fitment if anyone is interested. Not a huge deal for me since I don't do a lot of night riding anymore, just thought it would be a nice upgrade.
Interested in your review of the H4 R3 Speeddog.
[popcorn]
Following...
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Better late than never, I suppose.
To fit the H4R3 into the steel bucket, you have to cut a hole in the back like so:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/444/31507553274_478061234c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q1drT9)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/396/32310519486_949073d1e6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ReaRLb)
Not enough room inside for the magic box or the plug.
Really odd, as there was room for all of that inside the later model plastic bucket.
If I decide to keep it, perhaps I'll put together a dedicated harness to eliminate that 3-prong plug and tidy it up.
The mesh heatsink does poke out, but can fold back inside.
Fitted it to my '98 M750, takes a bit of fiddling around to get all of that stuff positioned so that there's no fighting with the other stuff behind the headlight.
Likely a bit easier on gen2 bikes with no speedo cable.
Pic of the light pattern on low beam:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/397/31507554034_ab8d8afce9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q1ds7f)
In person the lighting is better than it appears in the pic.
Sorry, no pic on high beam, because.......
......in the meantime.......
I picked up one of their SS25 lightbars.
They've discounted the price quite a bit, I just couldn't resist:
http://stores.advmonster.com/ss25-light-bar/
It comes with it's own 2-pin plug, and a pigtail.
You can see it in my first pic, the grey and orange connector, spliced into the high beam circuit of the 3-prong plug.
Whacked out some brackets, and mounted it up.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/462/32310519686_d2ccc4eb39_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ReaRPC)
Here's the pic of it on, along with the high beam of the H4R3.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/283/32310519846_39f5e6c01c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ReaRSo)
Again, it's better in person.
I'll try to get set up with my real camera to fix all pics to one shutter speed/Fstop, and have the wiring accessible to isolate each light.
Quote from: Speeddog on January 16, 2017, 11:03:15 AM
Better late than never, I suppose.
To fit the H4R3 into the steel bucket, you have to cut a hole in the back like so:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/444/31507553274_478061234c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q1drT9)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/396/32310519486_949073d1e6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ReaRLb)
Not enough room inside for the magic box or the plug.
Really odd, as there was room for all of that inside the later model plastic bucket.
If I decide to keep it, perhaps I'll put together a dedicated harness to eliminate that 3-prong plug and tidy it up.
The mesh heatsink does poke out, but can fold back inside.
Fitted it to my '98 M750, takes a bit of fiddling around to get all of that stuff positioned so that there's no fighting with the other stuff behind the headlight.
Likely a bit easier on gen2 bikes with no speedo cable.
Pic of the light pattern on low beam:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/397/31507554034_ab8d8afce9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q1ds7f)
In person the lighting is better than it appears in the pic.
Sorry, no pic on high beam, because.......
......in the meantime.......
I picked up one of their SS25 lightbars.
They've discounted the price quite a bit, I just couldn't resist:
http://stores.advmonster.com/ss25-light-bar/
It comes with it's own 2-pin plug, and a pigtail.
You can see it in my first pic, the grey and orange connector, spliced into the high beam circuit of the 3-prong plug.
Whacked out some brackets, and mounted it up.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/462/32310519686_d2ccc4eb39_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ReaRPC)
Here's the pic of it on, along with the high beam of the H4R3.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/283/32310519846_39f5e6c01c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ReaRSo)
Again, it's better in person.
I'll try to get set up with my real camera to fix all pics to one shutter speed/Fstop, and have the wiring accessible to isolate each light.
Thank you for this!
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More of a cautionary tale than anything else.
I bought one of these a couple years ago, and ran it on my M750 for a while.
Light output was phenomenal, but the pattern was not good, I don't need to be trying to spot planes at night.
A customer brought one in, and I fitted it to his M750.
Fitted it up, tested it on the lift, all good.
Started the bike the next day, and immediately magic smoke started escaping.
Pic shows the BBQ'd red wire.
Apparently the transformer died, seems a direct short from power to ground, not a huge deal.
Except, there was a 20 Amp fuse in the holder on that red wire.
That wire is a shade lighter than 20 gauge (I counted the strands and measured their diameter).
Which makes it good for maybe 9 amps.
Luckily id didn't damage anything else, or light the freshly-restored M750 up in my shop.
So, it's worthwhile to check electrical stuff before installing.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/458/32129099810_6675500d57_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QX931J)[
I just purchased and installed Opt7 Fluxbeam on my 2012 1100Evo with no issue. Pattern looks really good. It was easy and simple plug and play.
I was very close...so close that I did buy but then cancelled my order from Cyclops Adventures (CIL-LED-H7 4000 Lumen H7 LED Headlight) but just could not justify the $20 difference with 1yr less warranty for 500 lumens more.
I ordered mine from Amazon using prime and received it the next day.
Overall for now, I am super happy.
(http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/attachments/lighting/490322d1433381609-opt7-led-headlight-bulb-81r8m9mvuql._sl1500_.jpg)
Pretty much exact same process...took me 10min
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN_RNFchRjY&t
Quote from: mister704 on January 24, 2017, 04:18:53 PM
I just purchased and installed Opt7 Fluxbeam on my 2012 1100Evo with no issue. Pattern looks really good. It was easy and simple plug and play.
I was very close...so close that I did buy but then cancelled my order from Cyclops Adventures (CIL-LED-H7 4000 Lumen H7 LED Headlight) but just could not justify the $20 difference with 1yr less warranty for 500 lumens more.
I ordered mine from Amazon using prime and received it the next day.
Overall for now, I am super happy.
(http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/attachments/lighting/490322d1433381609-opt7-led-headlight-bulb-81r8m9mvuql._sl1500_.jpg)
I read some reviews that said the lights would burn out intermittently after a bit of use. How has your experience been so far?
Quote from: NAKID on February 09, 2017, 01:05:24 PM
I read some reviews that said the lights would burn out intermittently after a bit of use. How has your experience been so far?
No issues so far but I ordered from amazon and spoke with them through FB so if I have some issues, they will be going back.
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Thanks for the update Speeddog [thumbsup]
So I bought an LED headlight assembly. I've created a project by getting it but I'll post pics and update when I'm done.
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Ok here's the finished product. Not sure how I feel yet, I think I like it. What do you guys think.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170503/33bc2542ba3d8818c3267ab217b97ab0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170503/11617719354c5477cca24733e02a4771.jpg)
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looks bright. What unit is that?
Quote from: OwnyTony on May 03, 2017, 02:34:43 PM
looks bright. What unit is that?
It's a China knock off of a Daymaker for Harley's. A lot of Jeep guys use them. I wasn't expecting much for the price but it's pretty impressive. I haven't ridden at night yet though.
Funlove 7 Inch 75W Daymaker Projector LED Headlight Assembly for Harley-Davidson Motorcycle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EJBL72U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_uBVczbFT3DFMV
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This (Daymaker knockoff) fit inside the stock metal bucket with no mods?
I'm also dying to know if the globe fit in the bucket. bumppp.
Quote from: obaa on May 26, 2017, 01:27:08 PM
This (Daymaker knockoff) fit inside the stock metal bucket with no mods?
No you need an adapter like Motodemic sells or Motowheels sells.
Getting one of these in (possibly), will report back.
https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/Cyclops-100-H4-LED-headlight-bulb_p_192.html#
For whatever it's worth, I got the Flux Beam X LED bulb for the '01 and thus far, I'm pretty happy with it. Even I could install it! [roll] No bucket mod required. I put it in at the beginning of the season and it's worked great. It makes me more visible while day riding and lights up the road at night noticeably better than stock. Time will tell but so far, it's good.
You guys have me considering a high-quality LED, mainly for better daytime visibility. The FluxBeamX LED looks nice, but is the exposed fan a reliability issue? For either brand, is the current draw lower than a normal halogen bulb? No charging system issues?
BK
Plastic headlight and metal headlight are not exactly the same shape inside so fitment varies a bit.
Quote from: Heath on June 12, 2017, 06:06:39 PM
No you need an adapter like Motodemic sells or Motowheels sells.
Dime City Cycles also sells black metal headlight housings that come with an adapter to fit most of the LED daymaker knockoff bulbs. I used it on my SV650 and it worked great. I don't think there's any reason it wouldn't fit a Monster too.
Quote from: JonS2R on February 08, 2019, 12:22:34 PM
Dime City Cycles also sells black metal headlight housings that come with an adapter to fit most of the LED daymaker knockoff bulbs. I used it on my SV650 and it worked great. I don't think there's any reason it wouldn't fit a Monster too.
Do you have a link? I went through their entire lighting category and cannot find this.
Also, the headlight housing on a Monster is larger than the headlight housing on a SV650
Quote from: ajw85 on February 13, 2019, 08:30:44 AM
Do you have a link? I went through their entire lighting category and cannot find this.
Also, the headlight housing on a Monster is larger than the headlight housing on a SV650
Yes it's this one https://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-lighting-parts-satin-black-7-inch-headlight-bucket-66-65010.html and I used it with this headlight https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017B8NHEE/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They state it's 8" wide between the mounting points on either side and I measure my OEM S2R headlight to be the same.
QuoteAlso, the headlight housing on a Monster is larger than the headlight housing on a SV650
QuoteNo you need an adapter like Motodemic sells or Motowheels sells.
Yes, they are both right.
Ducati monster's round headlight is
185mm, typical round headlight on motorcycles (such as SV) and cars are
180mm.
You will need adapter ring like this.
https://motowheels.com/i-7935658-corse-dynamics-7-inch-headlight-with-adapter-ringsilver-ring-only.html
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I 3D printed my own headlight ring.
Google is storing your photos on a server located on Neptune, which is currently unavailable due to a flood of liquid nitrogen freezing the spamtacular valve.
You'll need a different provider.
I just got done with an LED install today using the same Dime City bucket I linked above with an Amazon China light. It was hard to get a lighting pic with it still being daylight outside and having a window in my garage. The bucket is a little narrower than stock like you guys mentioned but the brackets have enough play that it wasn't an issue tightening the mounting bolts down. I wasn't sure if I wanted the black or chrome bulb housing but I thought the chrome would better match the silver forks/triples.
I just got some Ducati red paint so I left my Puig fairing off in anticipation of painting it this weekend so the front looks a bit bare at the moment.
Total cost was about $130.
(https://i.imgur.com/ltEGwbF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XK7OhAY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ivRZ0Fx.jpg)
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I was able to use this headlight from Motodemic: https://motodemic.com/shop/7-inch-round-headlight/
With the LED upgrade: https://motodemic.com/shop/led-h4-headlight-bulb/
So if you want to use this smaller headlight with your original metal bucket, you will need an adapter ring. But because I was impatient, I wanted to see what the new light looked like hooked up.
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Sorry no night pics yet but can definitely see the difference. No funny vibrations either. I was following my buddy about 4-5 bike lengths back and asked if my headlight had that annoying wobble and I guess it all depends on how well it's adjusted. High beam still works too. I thought I'd hate the aftermarket bucket shape but I quickly forgot about it because I was so happy I finally got an LED headlight. By the way it was a straight plug and play, disassembled the factory light and used the factory H4 plug straight into the LED H4 plug.
Quote from: JonS2R on June 28, 2019, 03:15:42 PM
I just got done with an LED install today using the same Dime City bucket I linked above with an Amazon China light. It was hard to get a lighting pic with it still being daylight outside and having a window in my garage. The bucket is a little narrower than stock like you guys mentioned but the brackets have enough play that it wasn't an issue tightening the mounting bolts down. I wasn't sure if I wanted the black or chrome bulb housing but I thought the chrome would better match the silver forks/triples.
I just got some Ducati red paint so I left my Puig fairing off in anticipation of painting it this weekend so the front looks a bit bare at the moment.
Total cost was about $130.
Dude, you win the thread. Nice job.