any one have any bright ideas on how to FIX the high low issue on our headlights. I was wondering if the system would hold up if we reconfigured the switch to turn on both high & low side of STOCK bulbs on Bright & only low filament on low. I have tried the Silver stars and even some higher priced units. BANDAID The problem looks to me like it is still in the reflector/ diffuser assembly? 
jkenosh
Expert
i wish i had a answer for that also, its either too high or too low, ive tried ajusting them but that didnt work
Tork
TY 4 Stroke God
`I hear you, yeah it is in the reflector. Only idea I have is to try and shim the bulb thus changing the focal point and perhaps the overlap of the reflectors. But I just havent had time to make shims and play around for a possible improvement.
bigbigrichie
Extreme
I put bright lites in my sled from Dennis Kirk they are 100/90 watts hopefully this makes a big difference find out soon 
when your going fast you can outrun your headlights
also when the skis are off the ground most of the time this seems to be a problem how about a gyroscopic headlight that moves to the varying conditions just one of my ideas
when your going fast you can outrun your headlightsalso when the skis are off the ground most of the time this seems to be a problem how about a gyroscopic headlight that moves to the varying conditions just one of my ideas
Tork
TY 4 Stroke God
just an $.02 added to the post above........
using 90/100 bulbs in place of the 55/60 watters has been reported to melt wires and light fixtures on a few cars and motorcycles.
Could work fine on the Yamaha sleds with no damage, not sure.....just keep the caution in mind when doing the higher watt bulbs.
using 90/100 bulbs in place of the 55/60 watters has been reported to melt wires and light fixtures on a few cars and motorcycles.
Could work fine on the Yamaha sleds with no damage, not sure.....just keep the caution in mind when doing the higher watt bulbs.
This could be your answer without increasing your wattage. http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... highlight=
jkenosh
Expert
i put 100s in a buell i had and melted the headlight housing snd all the wiring
blown apex
VIP Member
i have 3 06 apexs
all of them low is too low high is too high mostly on the
supercharged sled
i dont think you can adjust for this problem
does anyone know if the 07 are any better or
are the 08 going to be better
i would buy a head light assy if i had too
what about running high and low on at the same time will
this be too much heat/wattag
thanks
all of them low is too low high is too high mostly on the
supercharged sled
i dont think you can adjust for this problem
does anyone know if the 07 are any better or
are the 08 going to be better
i would buy a head light assy if i had too
what about running high and low on at the same time will
this be too much heat/wattag
thanks
wonder if moving the bulbs forward or rearward within the reflector would change the focal point to fix the problem? Maybe build some type of extension?
RX1-er-2005
Expert
ttt
jkenosh
Expert
i keep looking at mine trying to figure out a different system, i got a headlight with broken tabs maybe ill cut it open and experament with it
mshabaz
Expert
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these bulbs sound like the way to go!!! just remember to carry a spare. all hi perf bulbs have an average life of 1/2 the standards.....
Sled Dog said:
not real happy with after market bulbs. I bought both the silverstars and another set that cost $100. The high dollar ones did not last 3oo miles. Still do not fix the aiming issue between high & low
one note...I'm sure most of you know this but for those who dont do not touch the glass (even with clean hands) or the bulb life will be greatly diminished...
if you happened to have already done so...clean with alcohol
if you happened to have already done so...clean with alcohol
started looking at the Viper lens. The reflectors are much wider. Wonder if could disect a used one of them and combine them. Do not remember, didn't the Viper have great lights. Never looked at a RX-1 yet, but I know they had great lights. want to figure something out before start of season. Stock lights SUCK
