Lighting on a budget

[martinfan30]

Hey guys, could I use this 35w lighting coil to run just a headlight? Im looking at procycles DS kit that has a battery to run the other lights and horn.

http://www.1tail.com/Electro_Sport/Stators/Kawasaki_KX500_Esport_Lighting_Stator_Coil_-_ESL220/717160/

Trying to do it on a budget, otherwise I'd be getting an MZB stator.

I also read that as long as the 8th digit in the VIN is not a 3 or a C, its easier to get plated.

[Goat]

That should do just fine for a headlight. I do believe you'll still need a voltage regulator though. I highly recommend using LED headlights. They draw way less power and are bright. I have 2) 6w 3 LED lights on my KDX Quad which has a 35w light coil and they are excellent. I can see from ditch to ditch and about 100-150 yards in front of me. It's perfect for 65ish mph.

Not sure on the vin digits but I'm sure someone on here would know.

[The Flyin Hawaiian]

I believe that I have the 65w Moose coil. With 4w LEDs it works well. Im going to try the 6w LEDs next. I run a Acerbis LED drop down taillight on the rear.

[Motorrad]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPKy1KAz8OM&feature=related   

[81cr450]

Yup that'd work just get a big trailer to tow behind you to haul the battery

[martinfan30]

That should do just fine for a headlight. I do believe you'll still need a voltage regulator though. I highly recommend using LED headlights. They draw way less power and are bright. I have 2) 6w 3 LED lights on my KDX Quad which has a 35w light coil and they are excellent. I can see from ditch to ditch and about 100-150 yards in front of me. It's perfect for 65ish mph.

Not sure on the vin digits but I'm sure someone on here would know.

Do you have a source or a link to the LED headlight? Very curious about that.

Theoretically, I could run an LED headlight and all the other lights(LED's) on just a 35w coil?

Thanks for all the input fellas.

[Motorrad]

Have the moose coil in mine..   It won't run the 35w headlight till it gets up in revs..    Discharges batt anytime your not going faster than too fast

[martinfan30]

Have the moose coil in mine..   It won't run the 35w headlight till it gets up in revs..    Discharges batt anytime your not going faster than too fast

I assume yours is a standard bulb and not LED? If its just a couple 6w LED's for headlight, maybe the BD LED taillamp(what are they, maybe 5w?) It would work?

Especially if I have an on/off switch for the headlamp LED's, and turn it off during braking and/or turn sig operation(assuming I use LED turns as well).

[The Flyin Hawaiian]

On my friends 03 KX250 he used a 6w LED MR16 bulb thats supposed to be equivalent to a 35w bulb. This is powered by the powerjet coil. Which puts out around 25w. Even at idle it stays bright. At this time he only has 1 LED bulb hooked up, he's using a Acerbis DHH, dual beam headlight assy. I see no problem running both bulbs as long as they are the LEDs. My plan is to run 2 of the 6w LEDs in my Acerbis light. Ill probably do it closer to spring/summer time. Too cold to do any night riding now!

[martinfan30]

Same here on night riding... Just want to have something that passes our DMV.

Soon it will be stand up jetski time! SUPERJETS and 550's!!!

If anyone has never ridden one, TRY IT. you will be hooked.

[Goat]

I'm running these MR16 driving lights: http://www.ebay.com/itm/330647062612?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
With these 6W bulbs: http://www.menards.com/main/lighting-fans/light-bulbs/led/mr16-bipin-6w-dim-led-12v/p-1663961-c-6341.htm

If you shop around I'm sure you can find some cheaper lights with LED's already installed. Also if you don't mind waiting you can order the LED bulbs off ebay for less than $10 a piece. I'm impatient so I just went to Menards.

They are bright at idle. If idle is set too low they do flicker. I'm also running a standard 5W tail light. That is brighter now that I'm not running power hungry halogens in the headlights. I may even install a brake light switch so my gf doesn't run into me when I slow down.

Should have no problems running all your lights off the 35w. That's the beauty of running LED's. Shouldn't need a battery either.

[The Flyin Hawaiian]

Those performance LEDs are the same ones my friend is using on his 250. Also available at Home Depot.

[Motorrad]

I'm running these MR16 driving lights: http://www.ebay.com/itm/330647062612?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
With these 6W bulbs: http://www.menards.com/main/lighting-fans/light-bulbs/led/mr16-bipin-6w-dim-led-12v/p-1663961-c-6341.htm

If you shop around I'm sure you can find some cheaper lights with LED's already installed. Also if you don't mind waiting you can order the LED bulbs off ebay for less than $10 a piece. I'm impatient so I just went to Menards.

They are bright at idle. If idle is set too low they do flicker. I'm also running a standard 5W tail light. That is brighter now that I'm not running power hungry halogens in the headlights. I may even install a brake light switch so my gf doesn't run into me when I slow down.

Should have no problems running all your lights off the 35w. That's the beauty of running LED's. Shouldn't need a battery either.

he will need a battery to get through DMV...  have to be able to run the lights without the bike running.    (supposed to be able to for 20min)  but they dont time it.. just a "okay show me the lights, etc working"

as far as Vin Code..

If you have a 3 or a C..   it is IMPOSSIBLE to get a plate.

If you dont have a 3 or a C... it is only Nearly Impossible to get a plate. 

[iamsofaking]

My 8th digit is a "C".  Why does that make a difference?  What does it mean?

[martinfan30]

It signifies "competition". Mine is a 2000, and it's eight digit is a zero. Idk why they'd be different.

Hey goat, do you have any pics of your light setup?