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Headlight wattages

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I've eBayed a set of dual headlights of a CBR900RR, I read that GS's can't run dual 55/65 bulbs very well, so what would be a could compromise? I'll at least run hi and lows separately. what would be the highest wattage I could run constantly without damage?

Also, should the high be on the left or right?
 
Llamaguy said:
I've eBayed a set of dual headlights of a CBR900RR, I read that GS's can't run dual 55/65 bulbs very well, so what would be a could compromise? I'll at least run hi and lows separately. what would be the highest wattage I could run constantly without damage?

Also, should the high be on the left or right?
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I run a 55/60 watt H4 bulb and a stock charging system.
The stock headlight was a 35/55 so, I switched to led's for the turn signal and the taillight.
No charging problems and all the light you can stand. :-D
 
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I understand that you have a different bike and all, but I'd be careful about using higher than recommended wattage bulbs. The PO of my bike put a 100/55W H-4 bulb in my headlight lens and burned the insides up pretty bad. I got lucky and found a good used lens locally, but it wasn't cheap as they aren't manufactured anymore. Pictures HERE.

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I forgot to mention that the charging system was shot when I got it too. If the PO ran the high beam during the day like most people do, then the extra load on the charging system from the headlight probably contributed to it's demise as well.... but I'm not an electrician
 
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Llamaguy said:
I've eBayed a set of dual headlights of a CBR900RR, I read that GS's can't run dual 55/65 bulbs very well, so what would be a could compromise? I'll at least run hi and lows separately. what would be the highest wattage I could run constantly without damage?

Also, should the high be on the left or right?
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If you can find the specs on your charging system see how many watts it puts out. My '85 700 puts out 310 and I used to run a 110 watt high beam with no trouble. Your 550 may have the same charging system. Running LEDs in as much of the rest of the lighting will help give you a little reserve power.
 
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