[simply_sunny001]

I need to upgrade the lights of my bullet Electra which is currently using a 35W bulb.

Do i need to change the coil ?

If yes then which coil(part number/manufacturer) please.

Thanks

[silver_shadow]

Originally Posted by simply_sunny001

I need to upgrade the lights of my bullet Electra which is currently using a 35W bulb.

Do i need to change the coil ?

If yes then which coil(part number/manufacturer) please.

Thanks

a coil up grade is a must because your present coil supports only a 35W output for lighting. i'm not sure if you have an option of plug and play for a bullet. you might need to get your existing coil rewired.

[Sankar]

I don't know about Electra Electricals much i only know that the coil system is different.On new STD Bullets, with headlight being powered off the alternator, it's possible to replace the 35W bulb with a 55/60W bulb without any upgrade to the coils.

[simply_sunny001]

Originally Posted by Sankar

I don't know about Electra Electricals much i only know that the coil system is different.On new STD Bullets, with headlight being powered off the alternator, it's possible to replace the 35W bulb with a 55/60W bulb without any upgrade to the coils.

Ok if thats the case here,i would be changing the bulb only.

Lets wait for some more posts and i would speak with a mechanic i know of.

[silver_shadow]

go ahead and try it. a high wattage bulb will work even if its supplied less current. it's just that it won't be giving the same energy output. it won't blow up anything lol.

[Sankar]

Originally Posted by silver_shadow

go ahead and try it. a high wattage bulb will work even if its supplied less current. it's just that it won't be giving the same energy output. it won't blow up anything lol.

In the case of Bullet it's being supplied with enough current to light up a 55/60 headlamp bulb properly if it has the original 4wire alternator with original rotor magnet.

I know how a 55/60 bulb works when supplied with low current works. I wouldn't advise it if i didn't know how something works. But what i told holds true for Bullets not Electras.

[P180V1]

I still would advise to go in for 100/90 instead of paying mamas. HID's are totally useless in wet weather conditions. Whatever it costs 1200 or 1500 it still is the best option IMO.

CHEERS,
G D

[phamilyman]

GD ji,

Could you cite some examples? HIDs work just fine provided its well installed. I know enough junta who've done multiple tens of thousands of kms on their bikes with HIDs.

And the 100/90 besides modding basic electricals, neither compares in lighting output, nor reliability. Ofc, for city use, Silverstars do just fine.

[silver_shadow]

BTW are there any *normal* coloured kind of 60W bulbs which i can fit into the pulsar? i don't want any funny colours which the cops will catch me for!

[CaliAtenza]

guys i know its a pulsar thread but i really wanna get a higher wattage bulb or a HID system for my apache RTR. Can anyone in bangalore help me out? thanx!

[arpandiv]

Originally Posted by silver_shadow

BTW are there any *normal* coloured kind of 60W bulbs which i can fit into the pulsar? i don't want any funny colours which the cops will catch me for!

Design
Halonix
Phillips
Osram
all companies have "Normal" 60/55W bulbs available !

[silver_shadow]

thanks for that list arpan!

[P180V1]

Dear PHAMILYMAN Sirji,
I've been using 100/90 lighting on my Pulsar for almost 2 years now & I've not faced any reliability issues as of now. With regards to HID'S I've seen people changing from 8000k to 6000k & then looking for 4000k too, b'coz they 're not good in wet conditions, I've experienced this myself. So I'm in favour of 100/90 lighting.

CHEERS,
G D

[ankushmulay]

Hi all,

Thanx all for your valuable comments.
I would like to go in for 100/90 headlight bulb. What mods are required?
What would be the approx cost?
Where in Pune can I get philips extreme power 55/60w at reasonable price?
I enquired at one dealer behind BP Petrol pump on FC rd & he said its Rs. 900 for a pair.

[praful]

Originally Posted by P180V1

Dear PHAMILYMAN Sirji,
I've been using 100/90 lighting on my Pulsar for almost 2 years now & I've not faced any reliability issues as of now. With regards to HID'S I've seen people changing from 8000k to 6000k & then looking for 4000k too, b'coz they 're not good in wet conditions, I've experienced this myself. So I'm in favour of 100/90 lighting.

CHEERS,
G D

I'm curious, how does wet conditions affect the visibility of HID's? I've never used one in the rain, so can't really visualize how would it affect.