Less than £25 for a new one, FREE worldwide postage aswell according to the ad

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Motorbike-7-Chrome-Headlamp-7-inch-Headlight-/320884404570?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4ab633715a

12V 25/25W wtf?
Its a brake light bulb
Never be bright enough to use as only light at night

Or this one for £17, new, should fit the GS and be bright enough? You can always fit a 55w bulb

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-H4-MOTORCYCLE-MOTORBIKE-HEADLIGHT-INNER-E-MARKED-/230571639026?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item35af2400f2

Ah scratch that ^, thats just for the innards, still cheap if thats all you need

Granted its about 75 cheaper than original but it says its ABS plastic shell? Would that melt with a higher bulb?
Also
The bulb is not interchangeable with H1 or H4 bulbs (halogen)
It is a glorified torch and seems too good to be true.
BUT buy one and fit it and let us all know.
You might be on a winner.

Not free postage either. $25.00au to Australia. Still cheaper than genuine.

Quote from: codajastal on April 25, 2012, 03:08:39 AM
12V 25/25W wtf?
Its a brake light bulb
Never be bright enough to use as only light at night

I'm thinking of buying one of these, but if I wanted to uprate the headlight to say, 55w, would I just have to put a 55w bulb in? Or is there more to it?

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Quote from: Byard on April 27, 2012, 04:06:58 AM

Quote from: codajastal on April 25, 2012, 03:08:39 AM
12V 25/25W wtf?
Its a brake light bulb
Never be bright enough to use as only light at night

I'm thinking of buying one of these, but if I wanted to uprate the headlight to say, 55w, would I just have to put a 55w bulb in? Or is there more to it?

< Clueless about electrickery

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Depends.

If the housing is cheap crppy plastic, or the wiring/connector is just barely up to standard, putting in a higher power bulb means you could risk ending up with a smoking mess.

Quote from: pave_spectre on April 27, 2012, 04:13:54 AM

Quote from: Byard on April 27, 2012, 04:06:58 AM

Quote from: codajastal on April 25, 2012, 03:08:39 AM
12V 25/25W wtf?
Its a brake light bulb
Never be bright enough to use as only light at night

I'm thinking of buying one of these, but if I wanted to uprate the headlight to say, 55w, would I just have to put a 55w bulb in? Or is there more to it?

< Clueless about electrickery

Thanks

Depends.

If the housing is cheap crppy plastic, or the wiring/connector is just barely up to standard, putting in a higher power bulb means you could risk ending up with a smoking mess.

Theres only 1 way to find out I guess. Are the 25w and 55w bulbs the same fitting so it should slot in?

Being that the seller states they are not compatible, I would guess the housing itself isn't made for an H4 bulb. So you would basically have to modify it to "make" it fit, then find out it will melt the plastic surrounding it later.

What I'm trying to get at is it will be cheaper to buy a "proper" headlight now and be done with it. Check out the lights on WWW.mikesxs.com or www.dimecitycycles.com