Motorcycle LED Lights | Are They Worth It?

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#Motorcycle #LEDHeadlights #KTM1090AdventureR
We replace the original incandescent headlight bulbs with Cyclops LED bulbs, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of LEDs, and talk about how LEDs measure up to federal standards. With the intent to provide you with enough information to decide if LEDs headlights are right for you.
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Disclaimer: This video is for entertainment purposes only. Not intended as legal advice or council. All specifications provided in the video are non-binding. Any action taken based on the information within this video is strictly at your own risk. Improper mechanical work can lead to vehicle damage, breakage of components, and physical harm to the operator or passenger. Always follow your Owner's Manual and have work performed by a certified technician.
Breakdown:
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - What are LEDs and why are they so popular?
02:51 - Are LEDs better?
04:10 - Down sides of LEDs
06:06 - Recap: The Pros and Cons of LEDs
06:48 - Intro of US federal standards for LEDs on motorcycles
07:09 - How bright can LEDs be?
07:19 - Candela vs. Lumens
08:00 - Automotive reflector design
08:49 - Bulb output Incandescent vs. LED
09:29 - Federal lighting standards
09:52 - Do LEDs meet the standard for motorcycles?
12:16 - Conclusion on standards and NHTSA's stance
13:03 - Recap: Legality of LEDs on motorcycles
14:00 - Can LEDs make auxiliary lights unnecessary?
14:33 - LED Installation
18:30 - Test 1: Beam Pattern
19:55 - Test 2: Drive Test
22:14 - Test 3: Oncoming Driver's Perspective
23:03 - Test 4: Illumination Distance Test
24:13 - Conclusion
Resources:
Federal Standard: www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/C...
NHTSA Letter: www.nhtsa.gov/interpretations...
SAE J1383: law.resource.org/pub/us/cfr/i...
Candela vs. Lux: www.opt-7.com/blog/the-ultimat...
ADV Pulse Article: www.advpulse.com/adv-products...
KZfaq Resources:
Diode Dynamics: • HID vs LED Headlight B...
Headlight Revolution: • The Truth about LED bu...

Пікірлер: 25

@laurentiuiordache3104 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, really underrated video. Thanks for the explanations. I spent some serious hours to gain knowledge on this topic but this video I think summed it all up pretty well.

@laurentiuiordache3104 2 жыл бұрын

Also, nice editing skills

@stephenjohnson7519 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from the UK you can definitely see the potholes better with the LEDs

@stevenlowe5077 3 жыл бұрын

We want to see a follow up video on the yz250 rebuild! Maybe some riding footage as well

@thematlockbiker Жыл бұрын

Brilliantly explained video covering all lamp types, legality, manufacturer terms……… Thanks for uploading and sharing

@dieterhammes454 Жыл бұрын

Wow, great video. I'm defenitly replacing my headlights to LED. My normal lights are like candle light

@MyRp123 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Best testing protocol I've seen. Thank you.

@andrianjakaandriamanalina3965 2 жыл бұрын

instructive and detailed. Thanks

@DavidSmith-fw6uj Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the valuable information ℹ️ Love from Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

@RobbyGalvez 7 ай бұрын

I was like yeah that deserves a like until the sign off line🤢😂 great video thank you!

@xSublemon Жыл бұрын

awesome video

@RaymondAlain 2 жыл бұрын

Very good information. Where did you bought the led for your 1090 from?

@phensriwood2093 6 ай бұрын

Man those 45/45 bulbs in my GL1500 1998/2000 suck. Need to light a match to see if they’re on.

@martinlaub215 Жыл бұрын

Great video indeed. Is that the Cyclops kit? I’m looking to upgrade my 1190’s halogens

@stuartmiller9648 Жыл бұрын

Do you find that the beam pattern on high beam/low beam is better with led bulbs compared to standard halogen bulbs..?

@TheBigBlueMarble Жыл бұрын

The lights are intentionally of different colors. In good weather, white is the best color. However, in bad weather conditions (fog, rain, snow, dust) a warmer (more yellow) color will penetrate the haze better than white.

@Fromatic 8 ай бұрын

Not sure the light penetrates any better with more yellow light, but can imagine the reflection from the haze/heavy rain etc is much less self blinding with a more yellow light as its less intense

@niiodarteymills2100 Жыл бұрын

can you point me to the best LED bulb to replace the OEM bulb on my 2020 MT07? i tried one from Amazon and the beam simply jumps all over the place.

@thomassutton7255 Жыл бұрын

LED’s are great at anywhere from 30 to 50 feet in front of the bike. They suck at 80 to 100 feet. I can see much farther in front of my bike with a good set of Halogens than LED’s.

@robans Жыл бұрын

What LEDs are those, which brand?

@petebuttons210 Жыл бұрын

Typical KTM. Have to take half the bike apart to replace the bulb. LOL

@TheGrandmaMoses Жыл бұрын

If you average 35 miles per hour, the LED will pay for itself around 350.000 miles in ( at which point you would have used up around 10 halogen bulbs ), and it will last for around 1 million miles. So be honest, no bike LED will ever really pay for itself - 99,8% of people do not put 35.000 miles on a bike, let alone 350.000. That's like '14 times around the world' territory. But at least you could be sure that LED would go around the world a further 28 times, which is when you realize that you're 70 years old and you bought the LED when you were 18. So, actually, if anything it pays for itself for the NEXT owner or even one owner or more further down the road, as THEY won't have to replace anything, yet didn't need to shoulder the initial costs. But in all likelihood, the bike will be turned to scrap metal long before the LED system ever paid for itself, as only a select few bikes will ever reach 350.000 miles and beyond.

@musician445 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love how despicably overcomplicated the federal government infringes on rights. Even when it comes down to freakin motorcycle headlights. -_- Being that riding motorcyles puts us at a significant safety disadvantage, i want the most amount of light possible. A person i worked with died hitting a deer a couple months ago on the way to work early in the morning. I want to see that deer. The governments lack of actual wisdom regarding literally all of things it regulates drastically stifles technological advancements and potential gains while protecting corporate oligarch interests and market share. Especially considering the amount of chinese knock off components that flood the market that are guaranteed to not follow any of the federal regulations you'd expect them too, i don't honestly think they are helping anyone with those regulations. But in any case, very informative video, many thanks and great job with the cinematography.

@Mossyyyyyyy 2 жыл бұрын

You think America is bad! Try Australia! You guys are free in comparison, although some states (Cali) not so much.