Guest tx2sturgis Posted October 26, 2008 Share #1 Posted October 26, 2008 http://www.truck-lite.com/wcsstore/tl/new/images/en_US/LEDHeadlampPR.jpg http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/GenericView?pageName=/new/PressReleases_en_US/LEDHeadlamp.html&storeId=10001&langId=-1 Here is the one paragraph that matters to us: “While initial production is limited to 24 volt,” stated Brad VanRiper, Truck-Lite’s Sr VP of R&D & Chief Technology Officer, “we are actively testing 12 volt 7” LED Headlamps and we expect them to go into production shortly.” Yall stay tuned!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted October 26, 2008 Share #2 Posted October 26, 2008 Thanks for the info. That's really nice to know. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Ghost Posted October 26, 2008 Share #3 Posted October 26, 2008 Should give us more power for other toys - yippeee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted October 27, 2008 Share #4 Posted October 27, 2008 Here is the one paragraph that matters to us: “While initial production is limited to 24 volt,” stated Brad VanRiper, Truck-Lite’s Sr VP of R&D & Chief Technology Officer, “we are actively testing 12 volt 7” LED Headlamps and we expect them to go into production shortly.” Oh, but here is another: The LUXEON technology used in Truck-Lite’s Headlamps will offer improved visibility over conventional incandescent as the color temperature of the assembly is around 5000 degree K, far closer to the sun light than incandescent or halogen lamps. 5000K is OUTSTANDING!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted October 27, 2008 Share #5 Posted October 27, 2008 Oh, but here is another: I guess I should have said it better...like including more quotes...but I figured everyone would have a different 'take away' on that article. LED headlights should, in theory, give a precise lighting pattern, as well as longer life and lower current draw....and probably last as long as the bike. Sure, they would cost a bunch...but hey...HID lites aint cheap either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBoyinMS Posted October 27, 2008 Share #6 Posted October 27, 2008 Oh Yeah! I like! But, I'll bet when they first come on the market they will be more than HID's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted October 27, 2008 Share #7 Posted October 27, 2008 I guess I should have said it better...like including more quotes...but I figured everyone would have a different 'take away' on that article. LED headlights should, in theory, give a precise lighting pattern, as well as longer life and lower current draw....and probably last as long as the bike. Sure, they would cost a bunch...but hey...HID lites aint cheap either. Maybe, but it still might be cheaper and less work than having to replace the stator. LED's should free up some needed current and still get real lighting to the road in front. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loehring Posted October 27, 2008 Share #8 Posted October 27, 2008 Not being much of a techie, how would they handle a transition to high beam? Incandecent bulbs use a second fillament. How would that work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBoyinMS Posted October 27, 2008 Share #9 Posted October 27, 2008 Not being much of a techie, how would they handle a transition to high beam? Incandecent bulbs use a second fillament. How would that work? They may not need a hi/low transition. The type of light may work for the driver and the oncoming traffic. In other words, it could be bright enough to light up all the road but soft enough to not blind oncoming traffic. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted October 27, 2008 Share #10 Posted October 27, 2008 Not being much of a techie, how would they handle a transition to high beam? Incandecent bulbs use a second fillament. How would that work? In the lites I've seen, the LED headlamp appears to use 5 of the LEDs for low beam, and then when switched to high beam, 5 more LEDS come on, bringing the total to 10 LEDs. These are high power LEDs....so the light would be very bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted October 27, 2008 Share #11 Posted October 27, 2008 On your typical headlight the difference in light output between hi an lo is only 5 watts. The big change is in the beam pattern and the aiming of the light. That's why a pickup fully loaded on low beam seems to have his hi beams on. They can do a lot of things to change the aiming for the hi beam on an led headlight. I would like to see 6k on the temp though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loehring Posted October 27, 2008 Share #12 Posted October 27, 2008 In the lites I've seen, the LED headlamp appears to use 5 of the LEDs for low beam, and then when switched to high beam, 5 more LEDS come on, bringing the total to 10 LEDs. These are high power LEDs....so the light would be very bright.That makes sense. Extra fillament, more LEDs..... D'Oh!! See what happens when you get old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Myers Posted October 28, 2008 Share #13 Posted October 28, 2008 On your typical headlight the difference in light output between hi an lo is only 5 watts. The big change is in the beam pattern and the aiming of the light. That's why a pickup fully loaded on low beam seems to have his hi beams on. They can do a lot of things to change the aiming for the hi beam on an led headlight. I would like to see 6k on the temp though. that would be enough light temp to melt paint on a car in front of you at a stoplight, or see double life as a tanning bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted October 28, 2008 Share #14 Posted October 28, 2008 Hmm, We come to you Tanning Salon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awsmsrv Posted November 29, 2009 Share #15 Posted November 29, 2009 (Revived this thread.) These are now available at trailduty.com for $299, if anyone is interested. I certainly am, but, can't afford it just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted November 29, 2009 Share #16 Posted November 29, 2009 Cool! Well it looks promising...but I want to see one listed as having E-code lighting patterns before I put one on my bike, UNLESS I get to see one in action, and determine for myself that it will do the job on a bike. I found it here, and the current draw on hi beam is only 4.5 amps...nice! http://www.trailduty.com/product_info.php?products_id=1012 Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awsmsrv Posted November 29, 2009 Share #17 Posted November 29, 2009 Cool! Well it looks promising...but I want to see one listed as having E-code lighting patterns before I put one on my bike, UNLESS I get to see one in action, and determine for myself that it will do the job on a bike. I found it here, and the current draw on hi beam is only 4.5 amps...nice! http://www.trailduty.com/product_info.php?products_id=1012 Thanks for the info! What is E-code lighting pattern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted November 29, 2009 Share #18 Posted November 29, 2009 This is from their ad on these LED's Light Source: 10 Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) Designed at 12.8v 4.5a (High Beam), 2.5a (Low Beam) 4.5 amps is about is about same wattage draw as a standard H4. 57.6 watts at 12.8 V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted November 30, 2009 Share #19 Posted November 30, 2009 E-code means European Code. For bikes, the main benefit is the horizontal cutoff on low beam includes a slighty inclined shaft of light over to the right of the road and up higher than the horizon, which means its able to light up signs and oncoming animals from the right a bit better, AND they help light up the turning arc when your banking into a sharp right turn.....and they are perfectly legal in the USA on motorcycles and are stock on some Harley touring bikes, or at least they used to be...not sure now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted November 30, 2009 Share #20 Posted November 30, 2009 4.5 amps is about is about same wattage draw as a standard H4. 57.6 watts at 12.8 V Sure is close, but my point was that we can get whiter, brighter light, and still use the same stock harness without stressing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BigDog Posted November 30, 2009 Share #21 Posted November 30, 2009 Nice but 300 bucks for a headlight is a bit overpriced. Lets see what comes out over the next year........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted November 30, 2009 Share #22 Posted November 30, 2009 Sure is close, but my point was that we can get whiter, brighter light, and still use the same stock harness without stressing it. Agreed, but some previous posts in this older thread were hoping for reduced current draw. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted November 30, 2009 Share #23 Posted November 30, 2009 Agreed, but some previous posts in this older thread were hoping for reduced current draw. Gary Well there is lot less draw on low beam...so that is of some benefit if running passing lites that are only on during low beam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted November 30, 2009 Share #24 Posted November 30, 2009 So when will they start making PAR36 size lamps? Preferably with a low and high beam feature....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted November 30, 2009 Share #25 Posted November 30, 2009 So when will they start making PAR36 size lamps? Preferably with a low and high beam feature....... THAT would be cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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