HEADLIGHT HELP 250B By jim150 (Read 586 times)

[jim150]

Hello all,

I am working on a project 250B that was destined to be scrapped because of a non start issue. To make a long story short all the mechanicals are fixed and now on to some smaller details.

I have read that some people have gone to halogen lights and some have upgraded to HID.

My question for those people is this, Can you wire up 2 55w halogen H-4 bulbs (automotive style) with no ill effects???
I understand the probelm with draw on the electrical system and also the concern with the amount of heat put out possibly melting the lenses.

Has anyone done this and what are the results? I have the bulbs laying around and the plugs to adapt them. Might do HID later, ( I used a kit on my motorcycle and am very pleased) but for right now I can basically do this upgrade for free.

Everything is stock and I'm not running any extra lighting.

Thanks
Jim

[jim150]

Yes, I have the 257cc engine.

I might wire up a volt meter to monitor the voltage as the scooter is running and see what it looks like. i wasn't sure if anyone has done this before and it sounds like no.

I have the front end off for painting and wanted to get this done so I don't have to mess with taking it on or off again.

[speedracer]

You can use 45 w bulbs using the oem base and not have a heat issue and plenty of light for night riding.