LED lights

Win_surfur · 04-30-2015, 09:36 AM

Recently changed my driving lights and headlight to LED's. It looks great during the day, haven't been out at night to see the difference. Since doing this, I'm getting a good bit of static on the radio stations that normally come in clear. Only one station is still clear. Could this be as simple this as a.) maybe I loosened the antenna wire during install, b.) maybe the pack for the headlight is laying on or too close to the antenna wire and causing interference, or c.) the LED headlight is causing the interference, and I need to go back to the standard bulb set up? Anyone have experience with this? The headlight bulb actually has a little power pack about 6-8 inches down the connector wire.

Zeineth · 04-30-2015, 12:55 PM

I to put LED Headlight and drivers in. I don't have any issues with radio interference. And might i say when you get a chance to ride at night you will be amazed.

Gypsy Dragon · 04-30-2015, 01:10 PM

My guess would be the placement of that ballast pack. Try moving it to the other side of the fairing and make sure it isn't anywhere near the wiring.

Win_surfur · 05-04-2015, 02:38 PM

I shall dig back into it and move that pack. even it doesn't look like it's near any wires. I can certainly tell people see me more in the day time, can't wait to see it at night.

Thanks for the input!

Freemans1700 · 05-13-2015, 09:53 PM

Which LED headlight did you go with?

Thanks,
John

Win_surfur · 05-14-2015, 04:06 PM

I got a SPEEDMETAL LED Conversion Kit for the headlight and the driving lights are at this link - JDM ASTAR 1200 Lumens Extremely Bright 144-EX Chipsets H11 H8 LED Bulbs with Projector for DRL or Fog Lights, Xenon White

Peg · 05-14-2015, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Win_surfur

I got a SPEEDMETAL LED Conversion Kit for the headlight and the driving lights are at this link

There... fixed that link for you.

Win_surfur · 05-15-2015, 08:33 AM

Gracias! :)

hayes · 05-15-2015, 11:42 AM

How do you like the light? Did it do a good job of increasing visibility at night?

Duc796canada · 05-17-2015, 05:51 PM

Great reviews. Now it says that they are designed as fog lights, no low and high beam. How did you get around that or are there other options? Thanks/Merci/gracias :)

Win_surfur · 05-18-2015, 11:43 AM

I haven't been out at night, guess I should do that soon.

My headlight will switch from low to high beam. during the day, I can see it gets brighter, shining on the garage wall. I'd assume it's the same at night. I know, I kow, don't assume...

Win_surfur · 05-18-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc796canada

Great reviews. Now it says that they are desgned as fog lights, no low and high beam. How did you get around that or are there other options? Thanks/Merci/gracias :)

The JDM ASTAR are fog\driving lights, and I used them in the driving light positions. They're pretty darn bright.

hayes · 05-18-2015, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Win_surfur

I haven't been out at night, guess I should do that soon.

My headlight will switch from low to high beam. during the day, I can see it gets brighter, shining on the garage wall. I'd assume it's the same at night. I know, I kow, don't assume...

Let us know when you get a chance. I'm getting ready to order a HID kit for my nomad.

Win_surfur · 05-18-2015, 12:39 PM

I'm researching the radio interference issue now. Cycle gear is where I got it. they're tech says they have never heard of this issue.

Win_surfur · 05-18-2015, 12:57 PM

OK, I contacted Cycle Gear to ask abuot the radio interference, they said they'd never heard of that issue with the Speedmetal bulb kits. So I researched & found a site called cyclposadventuresports.com, they have the H4 LED conversion kits. $64.95, the bulb is 3800lumens, where the Speedmetal bulb is 2200-2400. Reading the reviews a Goldwing owner said he'd tried other LED bulbs that caused radio interference, and this Cyclops unit did not. I'll test it, and report my findings. Part # CIL-LEDMD-H4

04-30-2015, 09:36 AM	#1
Win_surfur Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 166	LED lights Recently changed my driving lights and headlight to LED's. It looks great during the day, haven't been out at night to see the difference. Since doing this, I'm getting a good bit of static on the radio stations that normally come in clear. Only one station is still clear. Could this be as simple this as a.) maybe I loosened the antenna wire during install, b.) maybe the pack for the headlight is laying on or too close to the antenna wire and causing interference, or c.) the LED headlight is causing the interference, and I need to go back to the standard bulb set up? Anyone have experience with this? The headlight bulb actually has a little power pack about 6-8 inches down the connector wire. __________________ Peace ~ Win_surfur ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2011 Voyager Kury ISO grips V&H Twin Slash Cobra FI2000R Chucksters BAK Ray's Throttle Mod 4 Polk DB521 Alpine KTP-445U Amp Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-30-2015, 01:10 PM	#3
Gypsy Dragon Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Round Rock, Tx. Posts: 493	My guess would be the placement of that ballast pack. Try moving it to the other side of the fairing and make sure it isn't anywhere near the wiring. __________________ 1997 KZ1000 Police 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 w/ 149k mi (sold) (un-sold!) 2013 Vaquero in Green (the fastest color) Thunder Mfg Prototype Hi Performance Kit Rev 2 109 cid Klockwerks Windshield Corbin Young Gun Throttle Mod Freedom Performance 2-1 Roarin Toyz Intake PCV with AutoTune Ivanized ECU
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05-04-2015, 02:38 PM	#4
Win_surfur Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 166	I shall dig back into it and move that pack. even it doesn't look like it's near any wires. I can certainly tell people see me more in the day time, can't wait to see it at night. Thanks for the input! __________________ Peace ~ Win_surfur ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2011 Voyager Kury ISO grips V&H Twin Slash Cobra FI2000R Chucksters BAK Ray's Throttle Mod 4 Polk DB521 Alpine KTP-445U Amp
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05-13-2015, 09:53 PM	#5
Freemans1700 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kansas Posts: 19	Which LED headlight did you go with? Thanks, John Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-14-2015, 04:06 PM	#6
Win_surfur Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 166	I got a SPEEDMETAL LED Conversion Kit for the headlight and the driving lights are at this link - JDM ASTAR 1200 Lumens Extremely Bright 144-EX Chipsets H11 H8 LED Bulbs with Projector for DRL or Fog Lights, Xenon White __________________ Peace ~ Win_surfur ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2011 Voyager Kury ISO grips V&H Twin Slash Cobra FI2000R Chucksters BAK Ray's Throttle Mod 4 Polk DB521 Alpine KTP-445U Amp
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05-15-2015, 08:33 AM	#8
Win_surfur Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 166	Gracias! :) __________________ Peace ~ Win_surfur ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2011 Voyager Kury ISO grips V&H Twin Slash Cobra FI2000R Chucksters BAK Ray's Throttle Mod 4 Polk DB521 Alpine KTP-445U Amp
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05-15-2015, 11:42 AM	#9
hayes Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Aurora CO Posts: 302	How do you like the light? Did it do a good job of increasing visibility at night? __________________ \|\| Former President \| Denver Vulcan Riders Association \| Chapter 1-30 \|\| \|\|2012 Kawasaki Nomad\|\| \|\|VBA #03091\|\|
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05-17-2015, 05:51 PM	#10
Duc796canada Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 146	Great reviews. Now it says that they are designed as fog lights, no low and high beam. How did you get around that or are there other options? Thanks/Merci/gracias :) __________________ 2014 Vaquero SE Cirius engine guard lights Vizi-Tec Supa-brake II Afterburner 4500LM LED headlamp Ivan's Performance 12 VDC plug-in BAK Thunder mfg. Cobra Tri-Flo 2011 Ducati Monster 796 2006 GSXR 600 (track bike) Last edited by Duc796canada; 06-01-2015 at 12:48 AM.
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05-18-2015, 11:43 AM	#11
Win_surfur Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 166	I haven't been out at night, guess I should do that soon. My headlight will switch from low to high beam. during the day, I can see it gets brighter, shining on the garage wall. I'd assume it's the same at night. I know, I kow, don't assume... __________________ Peace ~ Win_surfur ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2011 Voyager Kury ISO grips V&H Twin Slash Cobra FI2000R Chucksters BAK Ray's Throttle Mod 4 Polk DB521 Alpine KTP-445U Amp
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05-18-2015, 12:39 PM	#14
Win_surfur Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 166	I'm researching the radio interference issue now. Cycle gear is where I got it. they're tech says they have never heard of this issue. __________________ Peace ~ Win_surfur ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2011 Voyager Kury ISO grips V&H Twin Slash Cobra FI2000R Chucksters BAK Ray's Throttle Mod 4 Polk DB521 Alpine KTP-445U Amp
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05-18-2015, 12:57 PM	#15
Win_surfur Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 166	OK, I contacted Cycle Gear to ask abuot the radio interference, they said they'd never heard of that issue with the Speedmetal bulb kits. So I researched & found a site called cyclposadventuresports.com, they have the H4 LED conversion kits. $64.95, the bulb is 3800lumens, where the Speedmetal bulb is 2200-2400. Reading the reviews a Goldwing owner said he'd tried other LED bulbs that caused radio interference, and this Cyclops unit did not. I'll test it, and report my findings. Part # CIL-LEDMD-H4 __________________ Peace ~ Win_surfur ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2011 Voyager Kury ISO grips V&H Twin Slash Cobra FI2000R Chucksters BAK Ray's Throttle Mod 4 Polk DB521 Alpine KTP-445U Amp
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