genr'l question what light bulbs?

[The Reverend]

You are definitely right there. Lower quality bulbs will degrade the light pattern a far bit more due to incorrect placement in the reflector. Like you mentioned, the retrofit HID kits are famous for this, and yes, the "HID" bulbs (the tinted crap). Quality does matter - the biggest improvement I've ever had in light output was in a late 60's car I owned. I put in high quality wiring to relays that powered E-code lights. 400 watts on the high beams, pulled 32 amps via relays straight from the alternator. The car had the appearance of a landing UFO. Incidentally, I got the relays, fuses and lights from Daniel Stern after harassing him for weeks on the right setup and with a thousand questions. For me there are a few guide-lines for lighting; 1, Is the alternator up for the output? 2, Quality relays (handle current draw of lights?) 3, Quality bulbs (often european, oddly enough) 4, Quality housings (European, not the hybrid ECE/DOT approved ones) 5, Quality wiring and fuses, solder and heatshrink etc Never gone wrong with that setup before. -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee Dodge The Rev is basically right with respect to the change from 1 brand of filament bulb to another however might I suggest that the bulb DOES have an effect on Beam Pattern. The reflector and the lense change the relatively If my memory is correct that is why we weren't able to exchange our conventional headlight bulbs for the HID 'bulbs' and get anything better than more light - but lousy beam control. The reflectors were different as was the placement of the HID arc Vs our conventional bulb filaments.

[Mark H]

I also bought one of these AFX 37 DS helmets and ordered the darker shields. It's is quieter than my other dual sport helmet, a Simpson that has a lot more air flow, but is noiser. I was impressed with the fit of the AFX and noticed no lift up from the helmet's bill even on a short ride on my other non-KLR 650 2007 bike.... an 2006 Hayabusa! Changing shields on the AFX helmet is a snap by popping off two pivot covers and removing the two countersunk screws. Mark [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]