Head Light upgrade

[Spider]

ha, I got the blue-vision side indicator globes as a gift too. they are of course for the indicator lamps on cars, they are colour matched to the blueish tinge of certain HID fronts globes - not the most useful thing to me.

I gave mine to a kid at work - Subaru, lowered, HID undercar lights, he looked at me with pure joy (put on your best wog accent now):

"Maaaaate, they are AAAAAAwwwwwsome, they will match my lighting system!"

 

[bigiain]

if anyone is looking for a non-hid way of increasing light performance, I can recommend the Philips X-treme power globes, same 60w globe as standard but the performance is incredible.

Keep in mind too that the stock globes degenerate - I've seen a chart indicating the a 2 year old globe has probably lost 20% if it's peak light output when new. If your lights are marginal, it might just be the globe's getting old.

I recently replaced my ~5 or 6 year old ordinary 60/55W H4 globe with a Hella "Plus 50" globe, and I don't know how much is the advantage of the "plus 50" and how much it's just that my old globe was "tired", but the light is now _heaps_ better.

Only cost ~$34 for a pair at the local Auto One too... Anyone who wants to try it is welcome to my spare globe...

big

[Spider]

ha! you could be right there Iain, as per usual, because my machine is 2nd hand it's hard to tell what condition various parts are. Had 20k on the clock, and all the soft bits where in good state, kept under cover...but the battery was gone - so perhaps the globe was on it's last.

Having said that - I can clearly see the difference (and so can the wife) between my front light and other motorcycles when approaching home!

[mattyvas]

Hey Dock,

 Sorry for the late reply been busy since Friday.
I got the globe from Monster Parts >this one<

I actually think it is pointing a little high (the headlight) noticed when we were sitting at the intersection  coming off the M5.
Thought my light was pointing at the signs instead of the roadway. Must adjust it, but yes it is heaps better than the standard glode.
And it cost all of $10 US, pretty happy.
Still couldn't see squat through my dark visor thought even with a brighter globe.

Matty...

[Big T]

just grabbed my receipt - there is a discount code for anyone else (it says 'ducati family or friends') to get 10% off
RLKHQ1883
that will be 2 globes for less than $40 delivered! beat that!

Just ordered mine and thanks Spider for your discount voucher use. Still works (Got my 10% off).... 

Just need a "maintenance day" to install and re-align the headlight again........

[mattyvas]

yeah mine too, I still think it's shooting possums at night.....

[Spider]

no problem Big T, after you've installed post up what you think of the result!

Bret....you too!

was the service as good as it was for me? it was frickin brilliant !

[BretMorris]

Spider,

The service was brilliant. Haven't installed mine yet... I do need to adjust my headlight so will get it done either tonight or tomorrow.

Will let you know.

Bret

[mattyvas]

Hey Big T, are you getting two globes?
If so do you want both or want to part with the other?
I'm happy to take the other one off your hands and share the postage cost.

Let me know.

cheers
Matty...

[Big T]

Hey Big T, are you getting two globes?
If so do you want both or want to part with the other?
I'm happy to take the other one off your hands and share the postage cost.
Let me know.
cheers
Matty...

Yep getting 2 glodes Matty..... Happy to share so we can sort it out when they arrive. We can then do a duel install and alignment on the "maintenance day".... 

[mattyvas]

Cool... 
Thanks.

[Dockstrada]

Yep getting 2 glodes Matty..... Happy to share so we can sort it out when they arrive. We can then do a duel install and alignment on the "maintenance day".... 

Hey Big T did i miss somthing where did you get it 

[Spider]

Hey Big T did i miss somthing where did you get it 

go back to the start of the thread - I've posted the site link somewhere - and then use the code I posted on this page for 10% discount. You'll get a pair of globes - one for the Monster & one for the D16

[Dockstrada]

go back to the start of the thread - I've posted the site link somewhere - and then use the code I posted on this page for 10% discount. You'll get a pair of globes - one fro the Monster & one for the D16

Ok thanks

[Big T]

if anyone is looking for a non-hid way of increasing light performance, I can recommend the Philips X-treme power globes, same 60w globe as standard but the performance is incredible. The colour of the light, clarity and brightness and how much more is illuminated is so much better than a standard globe.
Make sure you go for a ride at night, then install the new globe and do the same little route. You'll be impressed.
I used this place in the UK - they were incredible, get a notification of shipment within 10 minutes of the order confirmation, free shipping and it arrived in a week. I normally find the English to be completely ineffectual when it comes to the whole global market - but this company was amazing.
http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=43
Discount Code: RLKHQ1883
price is for 2 globes!

Hey Dock got a 2 pack of these glodes and used Spiders discount code for 10% off as well........