Brighter Stock Lights Tip By we350z (Read 743 times)

[we350z]

I noticed that on my JCL MP250a - holding down the bright flasher switch (even with the brights selected) makes the headlights a little bit brighter. To me there is a noticeable difference in brightness. So I have wedged something in there and taped it down so that the switch is always on.

I plan to upgrade to the HID kit eventually and LED driving lights but for now I am happy just to get a little bit more visibility.

[yoster]

Yeah it's interesting; noticed that awhile back but never thought of doing what you did.

Regular low-beams seems to use 1 of the 2 filaments in the bulb, 'hi-beams' switches to the other filament, the one closer to the inside of the bulb, effectively making the lights shoot a little higher. Hitting the 'pass' button makes both filaments light-up at the same time. I think that's why these bulbs are labeled as '25/25' '35/35' or '45/45' - hi and low beams are the same wattage, but on a different filament in the bulb. Holding down that button I guess would then double the wattage the bulb is consuming? Any worries about it getting too hot and damaging the plastic headlight lenses?

[we350z]

Didn't really think about that but I will keep an eye on it. I think I am going to order the HID kit soon tho.

Jan 18, 2011 10:38:42 GMT -6 yoster said:

Yeah it's interesting; noticed that awhile back but never thought of doing what you did.

Regular low-beams seems to use 1 of the 2 filaments in the bulb, 'hi-beams' switches to the other filament, the one closer to the inside of the bulb, effectively making the lights shoot a little higher. Hitting the 'pass' button makes both filaments light-up at the same time. I think that's why these bulbs are labeled as '25/25' '35/35' or '45/45' - hi and low beams are the same wattage, but on a different filament in the bulb. Holding down that button I guess would then double the wattage the bulb is consuming? Any worries about it getting too hot and damaging the plastic headlight lenses?

[tvnacman]

head lights work ac off the stator , the flash to pass is dc from the battery . Be sure it is not draining the battery .

[Cruiser]

Most 250cc scoots use DC for the headlights. Using the flash to pass button turns on the high beams. Running both high and low beams will eventually discharge the battery if used long enough. Not a bad idea for occasional use in bad lighting conditions.

[yoster]

Well I've replaced my diode with a relay, so the headlights are running from the battery the second the key is on, so they aren't really affected by a dying scooter. Also my RR is upgraded to the OMP version, and is basically bulletproof and puts out some nice juice to my battery now

I may start using it more, but I do agree on the heat part, so I'd probably only use it on an as needed basis.