Can I upgrade my moped headlight?

fender · 8 January 2008 at 1:33PM

My Honda Camino moped has a really dopey front headlight. I think it is working as it should but on unlit country roads, it gives dangerously little light ahead of you.

It is 6v with an 18w bulb. Anyway I can get a brighter bulb or do something to beef it up?

Thanks.
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scbk · 9 January 2008 at 2:21AM

www.beedspeed.com , do a search for 6v which will bring up some bulbs. Or a local motor factor/bike shop may stock some

See if there's any there with the same fitment that are higher wattage
If you do fit a higher wattage bulb watch as it will be hotter, and could melt the headlight housing/lens.

If you can't find a brighter bulb, you could fit a secondary headlight/foglight
That site lists 6v bulbs with h3/h4 fitment so just find an auxilliry lights that takes them

Oh and you may wanna get a few spare bulbs, including brake/indicator

flang · 9 January 2008 at 12:33PM

Not knowing anything about mopeds but if you put a higher wattage bulb in wouldn't that blind other drivers!

steveo3002 · 9 January 2008 at 1:05PM

cars have 55 watt ...so dont worry about blinding people

a motorbike shop should be able to advise...maybe higher wattage halogen if the wiring can cope, or a alternative /extra lamp

fender · 10 January 2008 at 12:14PM

Are halogen bulbs any brighter than non-halogen?

I have found a 6v halogen bulb but it is 15w rather than the current 18w which is non-halogen.

Thanks.

steveo3002 · 10 January 2008 at 12:51PM

yeah halogens tend to make a whiter light rather than yellow...not sure how much differance the 3 watts would make

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/lighting/bulbs.php

they list a few 6v bulbs...

Can I upgrade my moped headlight?

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