Checking to see if anybody produces an LED headlight bulb for original Motolamp housings?
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I bought one made by Georg Lutzenberger (schorsch.lutzenberger@t-online.de) in Germany. Paul Benassi in Minnesota was the distributer for them when I got it. It makes a huge difference in the amperage draw in my 1940 Indian 4 and gives a much brighter light.
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I'm happy to see you guys riding these bikes at night!AMCA #41287
1971 Sprint SS350 project
1972 FX Boattail Night Train
1972 Sportster project
1973 HD Golf Cart project
1979 FXS 1200 never done playing
1989 Springer Softail project
1998 Dyna Convertible - 100% Original
96" Evo Softail self built chopper
2020 Heritage Classic 114
plus 15 other bikes over the years...Comment
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Howdy sir,
Yes, assume you’re looking for 6 volt? Have been using LED’s since they first became available and this new generation is phenomenal. No fans in this application, not bulky and tolerant of voltage spikes which can occur on machines still using 3 brush generators and cutouts. I have 7 of the version below in use. The 3 eared bayonet base can be a bit fiddly to install.
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Howdy chaps,
I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention one of our own member’s fine products, also a Four owner.
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Brilliant! Thanks Peter!Pisten Bully is Harry Roberts in Vermont.Comment
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Howdy sir,
They are indeed brilliant obviating the need to convert to 12 volts, best part is their efficiency. I conjoined the hi/low beam contacts on two more, trimmed/slightly rounded the heat sink, pressed the mounting plate outward toward the LED array to restore focus and now use them in my spotlights as DRL’s. With the main headlight on low and both of these powered, they are only pulling 3.5 amps, about the same draw as a dismal sealed beam of that era.
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I use this type with good results. One nice thing about it is that it worked on my 6 volt system and when I converted to 12V it still works great.
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DEEBS47Chief1991: Did you have to install a "load equalizer" to use this bulb?Comment
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No. A load equalizer is a simple resistor that is needed in a turn signal system that has a current sensing "bad bulb" diagnostic feature (sometime located in the flasher unit). Only modern vehicles would need such a device. Our old bikes have simple electrical systems (Thank God).
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Howdy sir,
The bulb depicted above is the exact same one as in my initial response with the link to www.ledlight.com which provides more detail. Again, as this technology has evolved they have improved exponentially in durability, heat rejection, voltage variance tolerance and construction quality. This is another application wherein all 6 bulbs sourced from the same vendor, plug and play except HD long neck spots need to be converted to Indian spot reflectors to accept these hi/low headlight bulbs.
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Very grateful to Peter, and Tim for taking the time, and effort to provide valuable information on LEDs for vintage electrical systems.Eric Smith
AMCA #886Comment
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