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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner => Topic started by: Chillbro20 on 18 May 2022, 02:48:04 pm

Title: Gen 1 FZS1000 - Replacement Headlight Bulbs
Post by: Chillbro20 on 18 May 2022, 02:48:04 pm

Afternoon Gents, 


I have had low beam on both bulbs go, and I'm looking for replacement bulbs recommendations. I remember reading somewhere that the wiring has some limitations, so looking for the best bulbs I can get without overloading the wiring loom.


Cheers,
Mark

Title: Re: Gen 1 FZS1000 - Replacement Headlight Bulbs
Post by: beuleux on 18 May 2022, 05:47:37 pm

They are pretty standard 3 prong bulbs used by many bike and car manufacturers, they do vary in wattage you can just check the shelf at the local auto spares shop and see what's available.


If both dipped beam have failed simultaneously then it could simply be a fuse. I from memory they are 10A.  Personally I think it would be easier to replace the bulbs as and when rather that alter the electrical system

Title: Re: Gen 1 FZS1000 - Replacement Headlight Bulbs
Post by: Chillbro20 on 20 May 2022, 01:20:05 pm

Hi mate,


Thanks for the response, I have had mix results with headlights bulbs in the past and just wanted to see what recommendations people have.


I don't want to do any modifications to the lights or wiring in anything else. just looking for the brightest/best bulbs I can get.


Regards,
Mark

Title: Re: Gen 1 FZS1000 - Replacement Headlight Bulbs
Post by: PieEater on 20 May 2022, 02:06:36 pm

The owners manual states that the bulbs are 12v 60/55w most replacement H4 bulbs will fall into that. Personally I would be looking at the Philips X-tremeVision Pro150 as they offer a good balance of brightness, white levels and longevity. The RacingVision GT200's are brighter (200% vs 150%) and slightly whiter (3500k vs 3400k) but have a significantly reduced lifespan (250 vs 450 hours) both are 55w so should be fine for the Fazer.

Title: Re: Gen 1 FZS1000 - Replacement Headlight Bulbs
Post by: Ripsnortingvtwin on 25 May 2022, 04:38:39 pm

i put led ones in all the fazers i have had work fine and easly 100 % better

Title: Re: Gen 1 FZS1000 - Replacement Headlight Bulbs
Post by: dueruote on 05 June 2022, 08:41:50 am

At some point I tried LED , from Osram, LEDriving H4.
They light well, the beam remains very defined, but I found out the light to be too "cold" and I didn't like to see the radiators sticking out.
End up returning them for some Philips 130% plus.