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geoff m 28-Sep-2004 00:37

Poor Dip Beam
 
Anyone tell me why my dip beam is so poor ? is this common, (just had bike) main beam points at the sky, dip beam is a weak yellow "blob" about ten feet infront of bike, sort of "dish shaped", tried adjusting with the front adjuster, no-joy. can I fit better bulb ? any suggestions gratefully received. I like to ride at night, but not in the dark !!!

Thanks

Geoiff M

today i will mostly be riding in braille !!hehe

marksduc748 28-Sep-2004 00:42

I've had a few and never had a good headlight, its like riding with a dark visor. :D now the lights on the 749,999 is a different switch that on and the neighbours think the aliens have landed. never tried a detter watt bulb so I will wait to see how you go on and if it works let us know.

marksduc748 28-Sep-2004 00:50

sorry for the spelling mistakes its passed my bed time! good luck any way.

moto748 28-Sep-2004 08:39

Strange: I always thought the lights on the 748/996 are pretty good; not in the R1 class, maybe, but quite decent.

If you want lousy headlights, you should ride the Supersports!:bouncy:

Mr_S 28-Sep-2004 10:44

I use Philips Vision Plus / Premium bulbs and they're a noticeable improvement over the oe items.

I prefer these to a higher wattage bulb as you don't then have to worry about the current rating of the wiring etc.

They're not the cheapest thing out there, but they are good.

[Edited on 28-9-2004 by Mr_S]

Totto 28-Sep-2004 10:55

I use some of those Xenon (philips) jobies from Halfords & they seem to make a big difference

geoff m 28-Sep-2004 11:37

thanks guys

geoff m

baylissboy 28-Sep-2004 13:40

What,you guys take yours out after dark...................blimey!!:lol::lol:


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