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robmack

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One of the issues with converting H4 halogen to LED is the resultantly poor light pattern, at times just plain dangerous for other drivers.  If you've got a vintage BMW or a retro-customisation (like mine) which is using 7" round H4 housings or sealed beam, then there is a great replacement I was made aware of today.

Holley is producing a LED based 7 in. round - modern-tech upgrade for old-school sealed beam headlight systems  The unit  is designed from the ground up to produce a bright accurate beam pattern, with quality components it appears.  It should be a drop in replacement for the H4 housing.  The light is available in two color temperatures - 3000K and 5700K, and the brightness is 32,000cd (Low) / 53,000cd (High).  Current draw is 25W (low) / 30W (high) which is half the power drawn by a standard H4. Price is "competitive" with roll your own solutions, $200 Yankee Bucks.



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Robert
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indian036

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It would be nice if they made an RS/RT compatible version, but I'm not holding my breath . . .

Bill


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1985 K100RT  VIN 0028991  My original Very Happy ROB the Red Old Bike   (Historic rego)
1985 K100RT  VIN 0029036  BOB the Blue Old Bike  (Historic rego)
1990 K100LT  VIN 0190452  Work in progress
1984 K100RT  VIN 0023022  Work needing lots of progress

1986 K100RT  VIN 0090542  Work needing lots and lots of progress
1993 K1100LT  VIN 0183046  Work in progress
1993 K75S  VIN 0213045  Tom the Triple (now on Historic rego too.)
    

robmack

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They also have a line of rectangular LED headlamps, in 4" x 6" size and 5" x 7" size. I'm not at all sure what the size of the RS/RT lamps are.


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Robert
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robmack

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Well, I guess I'll be the first to review this product. I went out and purchased one today.


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Woodie

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Definitely let us know what you think of the product Robmack and how well it works.  I've switched to an H4 LED bulb and while I think it is much better overall, I wonder if a headlamp designed as a complete unit might not be better.

Thanks,  Woodie


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7" round LED retro headlamps from Holley Retrobright Logo2111
1985 K100RT  52667
1990 K75RT 6018570 (project)

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DadofHedgehog

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Woodie wrote:Definitely let us know what you think of the product Robmack and how well it works.  I've switched to an H4 LED bulb and while I think it is much better overall, I wonder if a headlamp designed as a complete unit might not be better.

Thanks,  Woodie

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PRESENT:
1995 K75T.  I am the 3d owner.  Bought it in June 2019 with 6,242 miles on the odo.
1991 K100RS 4-valve attached to a 1990 Flexit sidecar. I am at least the 3d owner. Bought with 21,00+ miles on bike's odo.

PAST:
old (indeterminate age) Ural + sidecar
1997 Buell S3T Thunderbolt
1982 BMW R100CS
1974 Kawasaki KZ400
1970 Suzuki Titan
    

robmack

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Well, all I can say is that this product is vapourware.

I placed my order Jan 31 and cancelled it April 28 after enduring a lengthy wait with continuously changing delivery dates. I called up Holley several times to find out the status of my order only to be told that they were still waiting on delivery from the manufacturer. The Holley rep told me that they have over 900 of these LED headlamps on backorder for waiting customers.


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Robert
1987 K75 @k75retro.blogspot.ca
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Point-Seven-five

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Have you guys ever checked out Trucklite? 

They have been making DOT approved LED headlights for tractor trailers for about 10 years that I know of.  Their lighting products are on hundreds of thousands of transport trucks in North America.  I have seen their 7" headlight for small trucks on Amazon.

https://www.truck-lite.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Truck-Lite-27270C-Headlamp/dp/B007K8AA7I


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Present: 1991 K100RS "Moby Brick Too"
 
Past:
1994 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
1988 K100RS SE "Special Ed"
1994 K75S "Cheetos"
1992 K100RS "Moby Brick" R.I.P.
1982 Honda FT500
1979 Honda XR185
1977 Honda XL125
1974 Honda XL125
1972 OSSA Pioneer 250
1968 Kawasaki 175
    

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