Motorbike headlight LED modification

Motorbike headlight LED modification

by professor sparky

This modification is as much about style as safety. Being seen by other road users whilst riding a motorbike is the most important safety consideration a rider should have. Some riders use there main beam instead of there dipped beam to aid being seen. But this of course not only annoys other road users, but is also dangerous as it can impair the view's of other road users. LED modification offers a bit of a compromise, the LED's make the bike way more visible than any halogen lamp can do, without blinding oncoming traffic.
Safety aside, they also look very cool and give a bike individualality.
This modification is simple to do with basic tools and supplies.
You need;
-as many LED's as you want (the LED's I use are 3-3.6volt. using 4 in series removes the need for resistors!!)
-light gauge wire (I used speaker wire)
-drill and bits the right size for a pilot hole and tight fit for the LED's
-screwdrivers
-fan heater (or electric oven)
-soldering iron and solder
-heat shrink sleeving
-utility knife

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Step 1: Removing the headlight unit

This type of headlight consists of a sealed unit mounted to the front fairing and frame. Remove it from the fairing and frame so you are left with just the headlight unit itself. It will consist of a glass or polycarbonate front lens hot glued to a plastic back.