Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 14:35:37 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: Classic 900 and High wattage bulbs
MeatballTurbo wrote: > I noticed this morning that the headlights are a little dim. > I'm assuming this is the silver dulling on the reflectors. > > Are the headlamp bulbs on a '84 Classic 900 glass or Metal or are they > plastic like a more modern car? Plastic bulbs? Do you mean the headlamp units? 'Cause I've never seen plastic bulbs... If you do mean the units, then they're glass. > Until I locate a better set of headlights, or get the current ones re- > silvered, I'm considering fitting a set of High wattage (80watt dip/100 > watt main) bulbs in, if the relays and wiring will take them. Sounds a bit naughty Carl - you know the maximum allowed for road use is 55W ;-). The wiring and relay will take it fine (tried and tested over a long period). But cleaning the lens, inside and out, makes a big difference, so I'd try that first. -- Grunff