Ricco1 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 The headlight bulb has blown on my 1982 Yam RS125DX. It's a 6v 25w/25w 3 hole version which is relatively rare. Scanning Ebay I've found one for a fiver. I've also found a box of 10 for 11 quid which I'd rather get, as it's always good to have spares. The box of 10 is 35w/35w though. I was wondering, would this more pwerful version give me better light (6v, very poor)? Would fitting these bulbs cause any problems at all?Cheers for any replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Depends on the housing and reflector. 35w should give you more light and also more heat. It may also affect the light switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I wouldn't have thought going up to 35w would be a problem. I use this place for classic bulbs https://www.holden.co.uk/displayAgroups.asp?sg=1&pgcode=012&sgName=Electrical&pgName=Bulbs+%26+Warning+Lamps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 You also have to think about the wiring too!Draw too much and the wiring may not handle it and burn out or even catch fire! 10w may not be much difference but it can be if the wiring is already close to the limit like most are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 It's 4.1 amp v 5.8 ampYour cable and switch would have to be pretty poor not to cope, but if it catches fire I never seen this and don't know who you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 It's 4.1 amp v 5.8 ampYour cable and switch would have to be pretty poor not to cope, but if it catches fire I never seen this and don't know who you are. I have seen very poor wiring on "expensive" bike before so it's not to be ruled out I wouldn't be surprised if it was 4.5 amp cable If you are really worried about it and want to be sure then make a new headlight loom run off relays and fed from the battery Yes it will be overkill but peace of mind and all that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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