Headlight replacment for cb125e
Hi Guys,
This instructable will be on how to replace the headlight of a Honda 2012 cb125e motorbike with a luxeon star 7 LED light. The oem headlight for this particular bike leaves much to be desired as it only has a 35/35W halogen globe. The reason that i took on this project was because:
1. I wanted to have a headlight whereby I could clearly see were I was going (it uses a 1645 lumen light).
2. Have a light that consumed very little energy (consumes 15W on high beam).
3. Was relatively cheap to build (AUD $90 for the LED, LED driver and the 20 deg lens, the other electronic parts was under 3 bucks)
4. I love to tinker :-)
The features of the project are:
Brightness on the low beam is easily adjusted via a 5k pot.
Intense low beam allowing you to be better seen during the day.
Uses only 15w on high beam.
Uses original head light assembly.
Parts List
Luxeon Star 7 LED - http://www.luxeonstar.com/Cool-White-5650K-7-LED-Round-CoolBase-Assembly-p/sr-02-wc310.htm
700mA LED driver - http://www.luxeonstar.com/700mA-Externally-Dimmable-FlexBlock-Driver-p/a011-d-v-700.htm
Khatod 20 deg lens - http://www.luxeonstar.com/Khatod-20-40mm-Medium-Beam-7-LED-Optic-p/pl121125.htm
25v 220uF electrolytic capacitor - http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=RE6324
1N5404 diode - http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=ZR1014
Copper Sheet - Got mine from eBay
Tools and materials needed
Soldering Iron
Solder
Heat shrink
Electrical tape
1 x 1m red heavy duty hook up wire (18 AWG)
1 x 1m black heavy duty hook up wire (18 AWG)
Posi-lock (18-24AWG)
Compass
Tin Snips
Drill
Metal punch
2.5, 3 and 3.5 mm drill bit
3 x 25mm M3 screws
4 x 10mm M3 screws
13 x M3 nuts
Blue thread locker
epoxy
Dremel (not necessary but comes in handy for grinding down rough and sharp edges).
Metal file
(needed if no dremel)
CB125e bike manual
Electrical schematic for CB125.
Note: I have done this project on my own bike and it works perfectly fine. However, I am not responsible if you screw up your electrics, damage your bike or yourself in anyway due to the instructions contained in this instructable. You are responsible for your own actions on this project. Please take every precaution as safety comes first!!! You have been warned.
With that out of the way we now proceed to the actual project. Let's have some fun!!
This instructable will be on how to replace the headlight of a Honda 2012 cb125e motorbike with a luxeon star 7 LED light. The oem headlight for this particular bike leaves much to be desired as it only has a 35/35W halogen globe. The reason that i took on this project was because:
1. I wanted to have a headlight whereby I could clearly see were I was going (it uses a 1645 lumen light).
2. Have a light that consumed very little energy (consumes 15W on high beam).
3. Was relatively cheap to build (AUD $90 for the LED, LED driver and the 20 deg lens, the other electronic parts was under 3 bucks)
4. I love to tinker :-)
The features of the project are:
Brightness on the low beam is easily adjusted via a 5k pot.
Intense low beam allowing you to be better seen during the day.
Uses only 15w on high beam.
Uses original head light assembly.
Parts List
Luxeon Star 7 LED - http://www.luxeonstar.com/Cool-White-5650K-7-LED-Round-CoolBase-Assembly-p/sr-02-wc310.htm
700mA LED driver - http://www.luxeonstar.com/700mA-Externally-Dimmable-FlexBlock-Driver-p/a011-d-v-700.htm
Khatod 20 deg lens - http://www.luxeonstar.com/Khatod-20-40mm-Medium-Beam-7-LED-Optic-p/pl121125.htm
25v 220uF electrolytic capacitor - http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=RE6324
1N5404 diode - http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=ZR1014
Copper Sheet - Got mine from eBay
Tools and materials needed
Soldering Iron
Solder
Heat shrink
Electrical tape
1 x 1m red heavy duty hook up wire (18 AWG)
1 x 1m black heavy duty hook up wire (18 AWG)
Posi-lock (18-24AWG)
Compass
Tin Snips
Drill
Metal punch
2.5, 3 and 3.5 mm drill bit
3 x 25mm M3 screws
4 x 10mm M3 screws
13 x M3 nuts
Blue thread locker
epoxy
Dremel (not necessary but comes in handy for grinding down rough and sharp edges).
Metal file
(needed if no dremel)
CB125e bike manual
Electrical schematic for CB125.
Note: I have done this project on my own bike and it works perfectly fine. However, I am not responsible if you screw up your electrics, damage your bike or yourself in anyway due to the instructions contained in this instructable. You are responsible for your own actions on this project. Please take every precaution as safety comes first!!! You have been warned.
With that out of the way we now proceed to the actual project. Let's have some fun!!
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