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Originally Posted by yzfrj  I'm guessing you are going to do this on a Bike (as you have mentioned Suzuki Zeus)
45W cannot be brighter than 65W.
But in case of a bike, all we have a a small battery and the headlights run off the alternator. In this case simply putting a higher wattage bulb will not gives the desired results. Simply because there is not enough "juice".
Yes you can put a 65W and can make it brighter, this will require as some local shop guys call "flashing" the alternator (costs around 700-1000, what i think they does is to increase the power o/p by re-winding, not sure if this is the right term). This can be done, Yes.
But I know a buddy of mine who has done this and he burned out 3 - 50/55W bulbs till date on his Yamaha RXZ.
Usually this will not require and changes in the wiring and the harness for the bulb unless you plan to use it for extended periods.
You can get a relay installed in the circuit -> "Really recommended as this can save a lot of grief as in burned wires and switches" (any good shop can do that)
and you will be able to find good quality connector and even Ceramic one's (Hard to find and more difficult to get it fixed)
So makes you wonder is it worth all the effort...!
Bottom line : its better to use stock. |
When I did this conversion in Caliber, it was without any of alternator changes or wires.The light was more and it all worked fine. My Zeus is still under warranty. I am not satisfied with what is offered. I am also having somewhat bad eyesight ( this is the reason why I was not selected in army camp after passing all the tests ) so I NEED better lightning. Is there a cheaper solution.
And is it true that 65W bulb will give less lumens ?
I am ready to risk warranty from day one because under most of the circumstances, they have one word " Normal wear and tear " and they can escape any warranty claim.
And changing bulb is for my safety and I need some more technical stuff before going for this. Is there any other way to extract more stuff from alternator?