Replacement whiter bulbs

[Ed.]

I'm after a whiter headlight on my Gen 1 as it's too yellow, but being asymmetric, does each headlight have the same main bulb, the only difference being a side bulb in one and a high beam bulb in the other?

I've seen these and wondered if they would make the difference:

https://www.motorworks.co.uk/headlight-bulb-lia05077-1.html

[Antares]

Originally Posted by Ed.

I'm after a whiter headlight on my Gen 1 as it's too yellow, but being asymmetric, does each headlight have the same main bulb, the only difference being a side bulb in one and a high beam bulb in the other?

I've seen these and wondered if they would make the difference:

https://www.motorworks.co.uk/headlight-bulb-lia05077-1.html

They are just regular H7s, get a pair of Osram Night breaker 200s, they're one of the best and "whitest" regular bulbs on the market, or go LED

[smithy]

Originally Posted by Ed.

I'm after a whiter headlight on my Gen 1 as it's too yellow, but being asymmetric, does each headlight have the same main bulb, the only difference being a side bulb in one and a high beam bulb in the other?

I've seen these and wondered if they would make the difference:

https://www.motorworks.co.uk/headlight-bulb-lia05077-1.html

As Antares said...just go LED, the better quality ones are very good.

Smithy.

[Ed.]

Originally Posted by Antares

get a pair of Osram Night breaker 200s, they're one of the best and "whitest" regular bulbs on the market

Like these?:

OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER 200, H7, +200% more brightness, halogen headlight lamp, 64210NB200-HCB, 12V, Duo Box (2 lamps) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B092JMZTDR/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_gl_i_G1053J55QVW9A5MK8NC1?psc=1

[Antares]

Originally Posted by Ed.

Like these?:

OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER 200, H7, +200% more brightness, halogen headlight lamp, 64210NB200-HCB, 12V, Duo Box (2 lamps) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B092JMZTDR/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_gl_i_G1053J55QVW9A5MK8NC1?psc=1

That's the one, tho I'm partial to LED, it's also more effort, not necessarily more expensive though

[Ed.]

Originally Posted by smithy

just go LED

Aren't there MOT issues? Plus heat and spacing issues? I don't often ride at night, but would like a brighter beam. Sometimes LEDs can be harsh with an abrupt cut-off.

[Ed.]

Originally Posted by Antares

That's the one, tho I'm partial to LED, it's also more effort, not necessarily more expensive though

I like simples 

[Antares]

Originally Posted by Ed.

Aren't there MOT issues? Plus heat and spacing issues? I don't often ride at night, but would like a brighter beam. Sometimes LEDs can be harsh with an abrupt cut-off.

MOT, no, LEDs by themselves are not a fail if you have the correct beam pattern, also halogen replacement LED's don't have an abrupt cut off like you see on modern LED cars as the bulbs are intended to mimic halogen spread, whereas OEM led housings are not, and thus the beam is shaped with specific LED setup in mind. Imo LEDs are significantly better than halogens at night, not just because they are usually brighter, but the whiter light gets reflected off of animals, road markers and signs much better. LEDs also usually run cooler than halogens, only real issue is spacing, but it's trivial to get an extended bulb cover and there is plenty of space for the forks to clear.

[Antares]

Auxito Mini bulbs i tried in my bike first, i don't use these rn as I found the Z1s better all around but expect something like this.

[Ed.]

Originally Posted by Antares

Auxito Mini bulbs i tried in my bike first, i don't use these rn as I found the Z1s better all around but expect something like this.

That's impressive, I'll investigate further. Thanks for the advice.