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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Motorfoon on January 02, 2017, 01:57:43 PM
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Gday All,
Welcome to the year 2017
This is the year KYMCO are updating their model range of motor scooters to include L.E.D head lights!
The new 2017 Kymco AK550 sports motor scooter will come factory fitted with L.E.D head lights!
Its about time!
But heres why I care, Can we get a genuine KYMCO brand spare part L.E.D AK550 motor scooter head light bulb and fit it to our older motor scooters?
Anybody got access to the KYMCO spare parts inventory system?
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if the scooter is sold in your area try your dealer
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the Like has a regular H7 bulb so I just swapped in an H7 LED
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the Like has a regular H7 bulb so I just swapped in an H7 LED
I dont know about that, looking at the technical specifications of the H7 automotive light bulb, it looks like a single filament incandescent at 12vdc n 55 watts
when you put it against the technical specifications of the HS1 automotive light bulb, as recommend by the manufacturer
its a dual filament incandescent at 12vdc n 35 watts low beam, 35 watts hi beam AND when working together, 70 watts passing light
so using single filament H7, where you should be using a dual filament incandescent you lose hi beam AND passing lights
But thats just technical specifications, Hows the L.E.D working for you in the real world?
http://www.philips.com.au/c-p/12972PRBW/vision-moto-motorcycle-headlights/specifications (http://www.philips.com.au/c-p/12972PRBW/vision-moto-motorcycle-headlights/specifications)
http://www.philips.com.au/c-p/12636CTVBW/cityvision-moto-motorcycle-headlights/specifications (http://www.philips.com.au/c-p/12636CTVBW/cityvision-moto-motorcycle-headlights/specifications)
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Motorcycles have H7 bulbs I bought an H7 bulb 3 LED 20w
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works great I just got LED bulbs to replace running lights when I do I will take pics and do a write up
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A write up of real life experience is always welcome ;D
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works great I just got LED bulbs to replace running lights when I do I will take pics and do a write up
How did you go on that write up?
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My Kymco MyRoad 700i uses 3 H7 bulbs (2 for low and 1 for high relying on different shaped reflectors to get the light where needed).
I'm not sure on the Kymco bikes in other markets but the Suzuki Burgman 650's use different bulbs overseas vs the US market.
I somehow doubt that the AK550 being a all new with LED headlights uses a custom housing and a standard type bulb LED. In all automotive applications the LED bulb is integrated with the light housing and not separate. I see no reason Kymco wouldn't do the same so a aftermarket LED conversion bulb seems your best bet.
For now on my Kymco MyRoad I have installed Sylvania SilverStar Ultra bulbs as I have done on my Suzuki Burgman 650's. I like the slightly brighter but also whiter light these produce. I have a HID conversion that I haven't installed for the Burgman but I am interested in the Opt7 LED bulbs as the Burgman guys seem to like them.
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My Kymco MyRoad 700i uses 3 H7 bulbs (2 for low and 1 for high relying on different shaped reflectors to get the light where needed).
I'm not sure on the Kymco bikes in other markets but the Suzuki Burgman 650's use different bulbs overseas vs the US market.
I never thought different countrys would demand different light bulbs!
You may well be right with the KYMCO AK550 being an integrated LED headlight, but it never hurts to ask ;D
Has anybody used a JW Speaker Headlight Kit - Conversion, LED, H4, 12-24v, 6000K or something similar ?
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/JW-Speaker-Headlight-Kit-Conversion-LED-H4-12-24v-6000K/523563 (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/JW-Speaker-Headlight-Kit-Conversion-LED-H4-12-24v-6000K/523563)
3 year warranty from a local bricks and mortar store or ebay china happy fun times
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This looks interesting!
http://www.opt-7.com/fluxbeam-motorcycle-led-headlight/ (http://www.opt-7.com/fluxbeam-motorcycle-led-headlight/)
Although the warranty looks dodgy
"OPT7 happily accepts returns for most orders up to 60 days after the original purchase date.
Please note, the return shipment tracking must show "Delivered" to OPT7 prior to the expiration of the 60 day return period."
http://www.opt-7.com/warranty/ (http://www.opt-7.com/warranty/)
Why would I, the potential customer care when the shipping company gets its job done? as long as its lodged by the date, the customer should be fine.
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How did you go on that write up?
There was actually a writeup already done by Stig that I found