YamahaLarry Posted October 9, 2017 #1 Posted October 9, 2017 After fixing my high voltage issue and replacing yet another (4th) headlamp bulb, had to replace one of the driving light sealed beams so I went with 2 new LEDs there. Problem, those bright whites on each side of the headlight make it look so weak and I look like a dork going down the highway. So, I am looking at the options to replacing the headlight bulb with LED. I have read on here where several have gone with the Broview S5 or S7, but in looking at the reviews online I am reluctant to do so. Lots of issues with a bulb burning out in a matter of 1 to 6 months and not being able to get them replaced under the factory warranty. This is only getting a 3.2 star rating on Amazon. And yes, some of those may be people that didn't install properly and some of the bad reviews may be by some that didn't adjust them correctly. What are the other options that folks on here have had success? Will be splitting the faring again very soon to add a strobe controller and necessary components to have the driving lamps strobe during ride escorts and would like to replace the old headlight bulb with LED while I am in there. FWIW, those new LED driving lamps put out way more lighting that the old originals.
leo3wheel Posted October 9, 2017 #2 Posted October 9, 2017 Love my Broview S5 H4 headlight. Took 9,202 mile/38 day trip out West this summer at 114*/117* temps with no issues.
leo3wheel Posted October 10, 2017 #3 Posted October 10, 2017 Broview S5 H4 can actually be submerged in water without effect. Has heat sink, no fan. No concern about fan dying and LED overheating.
YamahaLarry Posted October 10, 2017 Author #4 Posted October 10, 2017 Broview S5 H4 can actually be submerged in water without effect. Has heat sink, no fan. No concern about fan dying and LED overheating. I think maybe t has been replaced by the S7. Can't find a S5 H4/9003 anywhere except for 1 on eBay and not sure I want to go that route. Plenty of S7 kits though. Some of the links in google search say S5, but when clicked takes me to a S7.
leo3wheel Posted October 10, 2017 #5 Posted October 10, 2017 Too bad... Believe S5 is the way to go. Have a spare set, but not going to release it given the availability issue.
YamahaLarry Posted October 10, 2017 Author #6 Posted October 10, 2017 Too bad... Believe S5 is the way to go. Have a spare set, but not going to release it given the availability issue. Don't blame you. I wouldn't either. Gonna check more reviews on several LED headlight kits. But good part is they are most every one of them for auto use and comes with 2 of everything int the kits.
Rafterd Posted October 10, 2017 #7 Posted October 10, 2017 I didn't this. Don't even need high beam. https://www.ebay.com/i/282559788361
pa_don Posted October 15, 2017 #8 Posted October 15, 2017 Bill, Looks like a few of us would like more info on what it took to install the day makers, especially the headlight. Write-up, description or pictures would be appreciated. Looking into same thing. pa_don
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