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Aftermarket Headlight for Wedges?
- Need more light output
started by Hangman
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February 8th 2010 at 10:39 AM
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Hangman
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Has anyone seen or heard of an aftermarket headlight housing for the wedges? I need a little more light on the trail and am sick of over-running my light. My lens is clean and clear.
Right now I have this bulb in:
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_ca...Id=&mmyId=
It's 80/100 watt and is just not enough. My buddy has a rev (dual lights) and it's great when he's behind me with his brights on.
Any body have any other ideas if nobody makes a better housing?
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February 8th 2010 at 11:58 AM
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TRIPLEB
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I run a Xenon boosted bulb like that in my XLT- good improvement over stock but that's about the max effectiveness you'll get out of the single headlight on the wedge. The design of the housing limits the amount of light it can project- it will never compare to the newer dual headlight designs. I have never heard of an aftermarket housing for the wedge that produced a significant improvement.
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February 8th 2010 at 12:18 PM
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picman
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That's a bright bulb for the stock stator output. Do you run warmers? Any issues with the wires heating up?
I was looking to upgrade the bulb in my sled. There was a thread here somewhere I think last week. The guys were discussing the types of bulbs to run. I know in flashlights, Xenon bulbs are brighter than halogen. There is another bulb type that is supposed to be even brighter but the name escapes me for the moment.
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February 8th 2010 at 12:23 PM
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TRIPLEB
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Yeah Pic, you're probably thinking of Silverstars- they're bright but I have heard they have short lifespans. I run the Xenon bulb but stock wattage- 60/55 I think.
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February 8th 2010 at 12:30 PM
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Hangman
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I run higher wattage handwarmers too. Never had any problems with high beam on and hand and thumb warmers on.
I've run the Silverstars in my car and was very disappointed in the short life they had.
Do you need a battery to run HID? I guess that would be an option too.
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February 8th 2010 at 12:44 PM
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picman
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Yup Silver stars.
TripleB, do you notice any better visibilty with the Xenon? I'm with Hangman looking for something a bit brighter.
Hangman, your stator is 170 watts? If so, I should be able to go up in bulb wattage for my 280 watt stator.
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February 8th 2010 at 12:59 PM
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TRIPLEB
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Yeah, the Xenon boosted bulb definately throws a brighter, whiter light than the stock halogen bulb. Hiperf.com sells them for like $10, thats where I got mine.
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February 8th 2010 at 1:10 PM
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Polaris_Parts_MN
The Part Clarification Guy
Polaris_Parts_MN Last day to work on the Seat project before leaving for school. Don't think I'll finish in time.
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Quote originally posted by TRIPLEB
Yeah, the Xenon boosted bulb definately throws a brighter, whiter light than the stock halogen bulb. Hiperf.com sells them for like $10, thats where I got mine.
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I am happy with my xenon bulb.
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February 8th 2010 at 1:19 PM
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picman
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For $10, I guess I can't go wrong.
Now, if the folks out east would just truck some of their unwanted snow back to my area, I could get some decent riding in.
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February 8th 2010 at 11:03 PM
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Hangman
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Quote originally posted by picman
Yup Silver stars.
TripleB, do you notice any better visibilty with the Xenon? I'm with Hangman looking for something a bit brighter.
Hangman, your stator is 170 watts? If so, I should be able to go up in bulb wattage for my 280 watt stator.
170 sounds about right. I'm thinking about a higher wattage coil too just to get a little more output for things. I'm almost maxed out with everything on, lights, gauges, warmers, etc..
Can I run HID without a battery???
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February 9th 2010 at 12:45 AM
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tdiguy69
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Ive asked the hid question before and no one answered me either...i have hids in my quad and they are insane i love them
1995 Polaris xcr 600
Cobra windscreen (white with checkers)-----------Purple grills
Plastic skis (purple)----------------------------Coolant heater
Skid plate---------------------------------------DG Silencer Can
Hand and thumb warmer + visor--------------------2 Inch Bar Riser
Sportech headlight and tail light covers (purple)
Runing board trim (purple)
Studs (purple backers)
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February 9th 2010 at 9:50 AM
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Hangman
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Quote originally posted by tdiguy69
Ive asked the hid question before and no one answered me either...i have hids in my quad and they are insane i love them
Thanks
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February 10th 2010 at 8:18 AM
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roundeye04092
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HID's need steady 12v dc. you would need a charging diode, and a battery. I put one on my snowblower, and it's sick! They're about 70 bucks a pair on Ebay.
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