how to improve lighting

[cral]

hi all,
well the dark nights are soon to be upon us and i was wondering if anyone has any tips for getting a better headlight beam on my 1150 i do not have enough money for a hd conversion this year so whats the most cost effective way to improve my lighting, particularly the low beam? any ideas
thank cral

 

[Tarka]

Book a week on the sick,get lots of food and drink,then do a Forum Search for lighting.......see you in a year or so.................

 

[CoolCarbon]

This is the latest I believe...

CC

 

[trotsky]

Or the Bigtrailbikerider route

Version 2 at http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50098

Version 1 reviewed at http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44669

Personally, I like the Version 1 option which you can do yourself following instructions on here, but not as neatly or as well as it is done by BTBR.

 

[ELIMINATOR]

Cheapest option is to adjust the dipped beam so that it is not handed, but equal angle either side. If set up correctly the majority of the light aims to the left, with a small horizontal section. Go round a bend at night on dip and Also suggest uprate the bulbs to the brighter ones avalable at Halfords, I.e. Xenon, these are not the pukka Hiroshima type, but are a little better than the standard fitment. Remember that the beam heights are adjustable separately, so find a dark road and set them up.
Not tried them but Nippy Norman sells PIA bulbs at £30 each meant to be good, but a £30 bulb

Let me know how you get on.

Currently I am buying the necessary bits to go the Hella route, but it soon mounts up.

 

[Hew]

Try this link.

Halfords Spot lights
This mod was popular some time ago and Lee made a great write up.

It won't be as good as PIA etc. but then it is a lot cheaper.

http://www.fromebikebreakers.co.uk/lee/auxlights.htm