H4 LED Fitment

[mikeyw64]

Ok just couldn't resist tinkering (and I will accept that the GTRs stock headlights are one of the best OEM fitments I've come across) however I haven't gone down the HID install route I murmured about previously.

Instead after doing some research on the different types of H4 LED options available I opted for a set of Lumiled fitted ones. Mine came from here and admittedly weren't cheap.(both more expensive & cheaper options were available)

The packaging does however smack of a quality product (& yes they will be Chinese sourced) and the instructions are in reasonably clear Chinglish (although the seller had added their own sheet of A4 with notes around the filament positioning.



What I like about this style is when you compare them to a standard H4 Halogen bulb, the positioning of the leds lines up nicely as does the inclusion of the shield for the dipped section. In theory this should put the hot spot in the right place in the reflector.



Furthermore the inner section is secured by 2 screws and can be angled. The instructions say to position 6 for LHD and position 8 for RHD. This tilts the shielded section slightly, position 7 would be a neutral position similar to the Halogen unit




WHat is also nice is that the heat sink is removable which allows the OEM rubber boot to be slid back over before refitting the heat sink




Initial impressions are that the light spread is identical to the standard Halogen unit although I will be calling in at my friendly testing station tomorrow and just checking it on their beam tester.

Will also take some pics as my phone can't handle the bright light at night although it does look nice and white especially as I have LDs in the DRL/Indicators and also the city lights.


One final thing, it's really nice to have a bike where (with minimal plastic removal) you don't have to be a gynecologist to replace the bulbs, even in poor light 

[BigAlan]

That does look a good product and will be interested to hear your views when fitted and used.

[mikeyw64]

That does look a good product and will be interested to hear your views when fitted and used.

Fitted, just need to be used in anger :)

[mikeyw64]

FYI the install is very straightforward:

1) Raise screen and remove both inner  panels
2) Remove existing bulbs (plug off, rubber boot off, undo clip)
3) Unscrew Heatsink
4) Fit LED Bulb securing with clip as per Halogen fitment
5) Slide rubber boot over fly lead and over back part of bulb
6) Screw the heatsink back on
7) Connect the driver unit to the fly lead
8) Secure the driver unit (I used zip ties to the mirror/frame  brackets
9) Test
10) Refit plastics

[mikeyw64]

In the interests of the group I just took the bike for a 10 mile spin to get milk from the garage which is a 3 minute walk from my house.

The beam pattern looks pretty much identical to standard with no scatter and also I didnt get any oncoming vehicles flashing me or people in front slapping on the fog lights (ie the traditional indications you've annoyed someone)

The light is just brighter & whiter and out on some unlit country roads it was almost like driving in daylight. I've seen some conversions where you lose some of the foreground light but that isn't the case here

[mikeyw64]

For reference these appear to be the same items direct from the Chinese suppliers


https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Hottest-4000lm-H4-H13-H15-9004_782513201.html?spm=a2700.7724838.0.0.9Wkp53&s=p

[mikeyw64]

Couple of piccys from a  quiet country road, they are much better IRL

DIP



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[wildybeast]

Thanks for the write up. They look good and maybe on my shopping list.Have been looking at these but quite expensive .http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Pair-Philips-H4-6200K-X-treme-Ultinon-LED-High-Low-Beam-Headlight-Lamp-/252682547636?_trksid=p2349526.m2548.l4275     

[mikeyw64]

Thanks for the write up. They look good and maybe on my shopping list.Have been looking at these but quite expensive .http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Pair-Philips-H4-6200K-X-treme-Ultinon-LED-High-Low-Beam-Headlight-Lamp-/252682547636?_trksid=p2349526.m2548.l4275     

Aye the ones I've got are the CHinese version of the Philips :)

That said they do exude quality all the way from the packaging to little touches like thermoelectric paste on the heatshrink threads

[O.C.]

quality equipment, and good explanation regarding installation       

[mikeyw64]

white lights :)

[mikeyw64]

The scene


Dip/Lo


Main/Hi (hmm got a bit shakey there, soz)

[badaboum]

Thanks for the info

I was looking for this type of solution

Hopefully I'll be in HK soon

Wait and see

[badaboum]

I have got my H4 from HK (trip back)

They are a bit different from yours but I think they are build on the same production line

Mine came with no instruction on position. so I am going to use the same as yours: 6 for LHD and position 8 for RHD

Are you still happy with these settings? You are set at 8? (I am in France so it should be 6 but I feel it's not the right setting)

I have added photos of before and after (note that before, on the left is Phillips ultimate white filament bulb)

Sincerely

[mikeyw64]

I have reveiced my H4 LED from ALibaba

They are a bit different from yours but I think they are build on the same production line

Mine came with no instruction on position. so I am going to use the same as yours: 6 for LHD and position 8 for RHD

Are you still happy with these settings? You are set at 8? (I am in France so it should be 6 but I feel it's not the right setting)

I have added photos of before and after (note that before, on the left is Phillips ultimate white filament bulb)

Sincerely

Based on one of our American cousins extra testing as he had some issues with position 6  I would be tempted to use 8 regardless of where you are


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