Date: 29-03-24  Time: 09:13 am

Author Topic: Updating lights 04 fazer thou  (Read 11366 times)

b1k3rdude

  • Foc-u Helpful Foccer
  • Global Moderator
  • GP Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,404
    • Main bike:
      FZ1 Faired Gen2
    • - GSF 1250
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #25 on: 09 December 2016, 10:35:01 pm »
That looks pukka. Twat that I am,  I actually had a bulb out, so both lights on my gen one are now working ok. Replaced the bulbs with xenons, much better
Doh, you may still find getting a set of spots give you that little bit extra. When its wet I find even the two H4 on the Fazer dont illuminate the road as well as a generic car headlight does.

But for now hang fire, as per my reply to smithy I am gonna look at buying the latest gen (5th gen) CREE direct replacement bulbs.
« Last Edit: 09 December 2016, 10:57:47 pm by b1k3rdude »

ogri48

  • GP Hero
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,899
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • - XJR1300 , evo fatty
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #26 on: 09 December 2016, 11:01:56 pm »
I picked up some givi trekker 130 lights ofn ebay just gotta figure out how to fit them to the down tubesdown tubes

b1k3rdude

  • Foc-u Helpful Foccer
  • Global Moderator
  • GP Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,404
    • Main bike:
      FZ1 Faired Gen2
    • - GSF 1250
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #27 on: 09 December 2016, 11:06:57 pm »
I picked up some givi trekker 130 lights ofn ebay just gotta figure out how to fit them to the down tubesdown tubes

I bought something similar of ebay, with the idea of replacing the stock halogen bulbs with HID. I never did fit the set because there was no easy way to mount then without making up custom brackets to mount them to the forks. If you have a set of engine bars then peice of cake. Then there is the issue of adding a 55wx2 load to the alternator.



  • These H4 replacement bulbs are also sold by Horizon LEDs, but for stupid money. The page is only usefull for info about the current(5th) gen LED units.
  • And found the same set as per Amazon but Sunday delivery and £10 cheaper.
Should the weather be good enough on Sunday I will post some fitting, and before & after shots.
« Last Edit: 09 December 2016, 11:21:13 pm by b1k3rdude »

b1k3rdude

  • Foc-u Helpful Foccer
  • Global Moderator
  • GP Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,404
    • Main bike:
      FZ1 Faired Gen2
    • - GSF 1250
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #28 on: 11 December 2016, 03:12:54 pm »

PaulSmith

  • WSB Pack Hound
  • *****
  • Posts: 541
    • Main bike:
      Other
    • - Versys 1000 2016
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #29 on: 13 December 2016, 12:20:04 pm »
[Sniff, sniif.] Poh, I smell a pong! Sort of a bovine scatology to it...
Er, did someone shit in yer cornflakes ..?
  • EU regs, who give's a shit beyond the fact it means we are forced to have one headlamp on instead of two..?
  • I think you'll find I said and I quote "I would hazard a guess that the wiring is the same as it is on the gen 1"
  • Regarding H4 HID kits, Google the facts you might learn something. In the meantime I will rely on the fact that I have fitted and used multiple HID kits H4, H7, 9006B and base my advise on verifiable hands on data.
  • And Regarding H4 LED replacement bulbs I am more than happy for you to point me at a set that either you or someone else on here has tested with before and after pictures. And  in gesture of putting my money were my mouth is, you find me a set of H4 LED bulbs that I can order for next day delivery on amazon and I will buy and test them...!!! I may even buy a H4 kit and do some comparison shots just to prove my points.
Kind regards

b1k3rtw1t
Huh? I quoted from the EU regs that say you can have one headlight or two, why would you repeat the lie that says the EU forces you to have one only?
Did you also hazard a guess that a high/low bulb would work well in a high beam reflector?
You could google the 'facts', (you have been doing a very good job of it so far), but given that I have already posted pics of HID's on a Fazer, not of the bike (your looks good by the way) but of the light pattern on the wall, I think I can say I am speaking from both the 'facts' and from personal experience.
As for LEDs? Which part of the link I posted confused you? I am currently using the H7 version of those bulbs successfully on a Versys 1000 which has a single shitty low beam reflector and a separate, equally shitty high beam reflector. P.S. Do you think I should fit a H4 bulb in the high beam reflector?
 
 

ogri48

  • GP Hero
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,899
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • - XJR1300 , evo fatty
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #30 on: 12 February 2019, 04:58:49 pm »
I picked up some givi trekker 130 lights ofn ebay just gotta figure out how to fit them to the down tubesdown tubes

I bought something similar of ebay, with the idea of replacing the stock halogen bulbs with HID. I never did fit the set because there was no easy way to mount then without making up custom brackets to mount them to the forks. If you have a set of engine bars then peice of cake. Then there is the issue of adding a 55wx2 load to the alternator.



  • These H4 replacement bulbs are also sold by Horizon LEDs, but for stupid money. The page is only usefull for info about the current(5th) gen LED units.
  • And found the same set as per Amazon but Sunday delivery and £10 cheaper.
Should the weather be good enough on Sunday I will post some fitting, and before & after shots.


found the old link I used to buy me leds….Christ no wonder they are good they aint cheap..

Stinka

  • Weekend Warrior
  • ***
  • Posts: 111
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #31 on: 12 February 2019, 05:21:39 pm »
Yeah pricey that ! Looks interesting tho

Stinka

  • Weekend Warrior
  • ***
  • Posts: 111
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • View Profile

ogri48

  • GP Hero
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,899
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • - XJR1300 , evo fatty
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #33 on: 12 February 2019, 07:52:22 pm »
no but they look ok mate. the difference between the expensive ones and the cheaper ones I put in my transit is both high and low beam are superb. on the cheaper ones low beam is excellent but high beam makes hardly any difference :(

sadlonelygit

  • GP Hero
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,123
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • - katana 1100
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #34 on: 12 February 2019, 08:53:28 pm »
Just fit the HID kit.
I've tried night breakers, 100w bulbs, but none compare to HID.  You get a bit of scatter, but the focused part of the beam more than makes up for it.
As for the matter of scatter, you're on a bike that is bouncing around, so imo scatter is not really an issue.
As an aside, only ever got flashed when I forgot to dip the lights.
The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people's money!

ogri48

  • GP Hero
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,899
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • - XJR1300 , evo fatty
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #35 on: 12 February 2019, 09:20:56 pm »
long time no speak mate. that new bike ok?

sadlonelygit

  • GP Hero
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,123
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • - katana 1100
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #36 on: 12 February 2019, 10:02:15 pm »
Gobsmackingly brilliant
The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people's money!

Old-Git

  • DAS Born Again
  • **
  • Posts: 58
    • Main bike:
      Other
    • - BMW RT - and my Fazer
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #37 on: 13 February 2019, 11:34:59 am »
I fitted nighteye LEDs, see the difference to standard, and the beam / throw is pretty good as well

ProdigalSon

  • DAS Born Again
  • **
  • Posts: 97
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #38 on: 01 March 2019, 11:17:53 pm »
I clicked on the previous link for the LED bulbs on Amazon and it says currently unavailable, I don't want to overload my charging system so am I better with LED bulbs and if so which ones, I don't mind them being expensive if they're good, or should I go with a HID kit, do they draw less current but produce more light?
Sorry to be thick but it would be nice to have some advice from those who have done either. :)

ogri48

  • GP Hero
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,899
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • - XJR1300 , evo fatty
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #39 on: 05 March 2019, 07:45:25 pm »
the expensive ones I got for me fazer are worth every penny as far as im concerned. theres no fan, but there is something akin to the ballast box you get with a HID. I had HID on my cb13, and it was nowhere near as good as these leds. They are plug and play, utterly brilliant on low and high beam, and still going strong after two winters and lots of miles. id go so far as to say the best money ive spent on my fazer, and ive spent quite a bit over the years..

ProdigalSon

  • DAS Born Again
  • **
  • Posts: 97
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #40 on: 09 March 2019, 12:40:23 am »
the expensive ones I got for me fazer are worth every penny as far as im concerned. theres no fan, but there is something akin to the ballast box you get with a HID. I had HID on my cb13, and it was nowhere near as good as these leds. They are plug and play, utterly brilliant on low and high beam, and still going strong after two winters and lots of miles. id go so far as to say the best money ive spent on my fazer, and ive spent quite a bit over the years..


Sorry to ask again but were they these ones? - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Safego-Headlight-Conversion-Warranty-PHL6E-H4/dp/B01H59HZ5G/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1481323049&sr=8-8&keywords=H4+hi%2Flo+LED


the other ones I've seen are these but I'll go on recommendation and experience - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H4-Headlight-Bulb-LED-Headlamp-Car-Motorcycle-Light-Bulbs-Direct-Halogen-Repl/123616204474?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
« Last Edit: 09 March 2019, 12:52:28 am by ProdigalSon »

old son

  • GP Hero
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,231
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • - ZX10R
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #41 on: 09 March 2019, 10:57:49 am »
Mine are the Amazon ones, Safego. Can't comment on the others. I have had a set in mine for about 18 months with no issues.

ProdigalSon

  • DAS Born Again
  • **
  • Posts: 97
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #42 on: 09 March 2019, 03:39:15 pm »
Mine are the Amazon ones, Safego. Can't comment on the others. I have had a set in mine for about 18 months with no issues.


Thanks for the reply, I don't know if these are the same as Ogri48 fitted, were there any problems with fitting these as most f these by their nature appear to have quite a lump at the back end?

ogri48

  • GP Hero
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,899
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • - XJR1300 , evo fatty
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #43 on: 09 March 2019, 04:58:35 pm »
Yup they were safego mate

Nath

  • Weekend Warrior
  • ***
  • Posts: 117
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #44 on: 19 September 2019, 03:34:09 pm »
Shamelessly bumped up to see how people are getting on with these as I might have to get it done soon.

Ripsnortingvtwin

  • Weekend Warrior
  • ***
  • Posts: 187
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • - cb750kz
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #45 on: 19 September 2019, 04:34:15 pm »
go led thats the way to go well cheap also

old son

  • GP Hero
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,231
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • - ZX10R
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #46 on: 20 September 2019, 09:58:51 am »
Absolutely no issues with my safego units.

ogri48

  • GP Hero
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,899
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • - XJR1300 , evo fatty
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #47 on: 23 September 2019, 09:31:24 pm »
yup my safeglows still going strong, and still whupping anything else ive tried

Old-Git

  • DAS Born Again
  • **
  • Posts: 58
    • Main bike:
      Other
    • - BMW RT - and my Fazer
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #48 on: 24 September 2019, 09:03:46 am »
My Nighteye are great, and cheap, and bike passed MOT no problem. HTH

Nath

  • Weekend Warrior
  • ***
  • Posts: 117
    • Main bike:
      FZS 1000 Gen1
    • View Profile
Re: Updating lights 04 fazer thou
« Reply #49 on: 04 October 2019, 10:15:59 am »
Could someone do me the favour of providing a link - preferably on amazon. My headlights are both dipped/full beam and I'd be looking to change the sidelights as well. There's so many out there that I want to make sure I get the correct ones. Thanks.