Daytona 900 (1996 Some Tlc)

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  1. Chris Timmins

    Chris Timmins Active Member

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    Been out a few times in the dark with no street lights, and even though there are twin headlights the luminosity is poor. Descided to upgrade so went fore these.

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    Wow what a difference 6000LM blasting out HAPPY DAYS
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  2. Oldyam

    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

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    Let us know how they work out as a direct comparison to the std H4 filaments that may be an option for my single headlamp Trophy
     
  3. Chris Timmins

    Chris Timmins Active Member

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    Will do, i’ll Have a play round some country lanes tomorrow night. Not bad for £14 each
     
  4. Oldyam

    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

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    As you can see I will have less options :(

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  5. Chris Timmins

    Chris Timmins Active Member

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    Fantastic condition your bikes in, worth putting the time and effort in. My understanding is a stock H4 halogen bulb puts out about 1000LM. Mine were definitely stock, very feeble. These deliver 2000LM at low beam and 3000LM with high beam. So you should double the amount of light your currently getting. On paper they have a long life span and for £14 worth a go. Must say these type of lights have dropped in price. I purchased mine from Amazon
    Cheers
    Chris
     
  6. Oldyam

    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

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    Thanks for the compliments :blush: theres a bit to do but once I have a workshop again I can get stuck in, the Lumen comparison is interesting especially at such low power consumption as higher wattage bulbs are known to risk cracking the front lens which gets a bit expensive !!

    I'll give Amazon a look see what I can find Thanks Chris :cool:
     
  7. capt

    capt Elite Member

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    I went for 35w hid × 3, I put dual headlights from T300 speed triple . separated them and put them on an 8 mm thick aluminum base rail/plate. Its amazing what approximately 10,000 lumens is like in comparison to 1,000 odd !!!!
    It's not strictly legal, as HID lights fitted to a vehicle should have washer's to clean lenses , the washers must be linked to the CARS windscreen wipers/washer's, something to do with glàre off dirty lens's. Since I couldn't get the Bike's windscreen washer's to work any how, I didn't put any on the headlamps .... LOL.
    Never been pulled over by the police for Overly bright lights !

    Cheers capt
     
  8. Chris Timmins

    Chris Timmins Active Member

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    Nice one, see and be seen, helps in the merry dance to avoid our 4 wheel friends!!
     
  9. Chris Timmins

    Chris Timmins Active Member

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    The light blasting out is very impressive, I had a couple of drivers that flashed me more because I looked more like “Close Encounters Of The Third Kind” then a high beam :)

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  10. Chris Timmins

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    Back disc break was badly scored, and managed to get a black centred disc from a uk supplier for £40

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  11. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    That wasn't a Nissan Leaf in the background was it? :eek:
     
  12. Chris Timmins

    Chris Timmins Active Member

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    Yes, sorry the joys of being a dad and a taxi driver to my 14 year old. One minute i’m hugging trees, then burning down the planet, helps having multiple personalities!!!
     
  13. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    That's ok, on the waiting list for a Tesla 3 :p
     
  14. Chris Timmins

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    Decided to upgrade all the lights to LED’s as brighter and less load on the alternator.
    Purchased these from China to upgrade the clock display

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    I was pleased with the result, just remember the LED’s have a positive and negative so it matters which way they are inserted into the bulb holder
     
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  15. Chris Timmins

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    #135 Chris Timmins, Oct 30, 2017
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    Same upgrade for the indicators, but managed to get 2 red (tail light/brake) and orange indicators

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  16. Chris Timmins

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    Probably got a bit toooo much time on my hands, but do like to see the time when riding about. This time piece went well with the design of the clocks, but not tooooo blingy!!

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  17. Oldyam

    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

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    Hi Chris

    I'd be interested in where you got the rear disc, as I'll be looking for one shortly to fit the spare wheels that should be arriving this week.
     
  18. Chris Timmins

    Chris Timmins Active Member

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    Hi
    Good old eBay, the cheapest i’ve seen, the inner spokes painted black goes well. You can also purchase from Triumph Sprint but are more expensive. My purchase fitted perfectly and breaking is great.
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  19. Chris Timmins

    Chris Timmins Active Member

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    Finished bike

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  20. Adie P

    Adie P Crème de la Crème

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    This has been a great story, well told and fascinating to read - despite being 'hidden away' for a couple of years! Your work is excellent, the bike is beautiful and it must be a real source of pride and joy ... in every sense!! Love it.

    Nice one.
     
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