[eljoker]

So I was browsing over at the 1199 forums and saw that alot of the guys are swapping these H11 CREE LED bulbs in.

I have HID in my 848 right now but was thinking I would try this to see how they fit. I know we have projectors so im not sure what that will do to the output and projection.

4500LM 5500K 39W High Power 3 Sides Epistar LED Headlight Lamp H4 H7 H11 HB3 HB4 | eBay

The plus side, is that I belive that we have more room in our head lights over the 1199/899 between our forks.

Anyone have any Ideas?


I like my HIDs but I prefer the look of LEDS and they are instant on. I would love to do a retro fit but im not the best at wiring/cutting/splicing etc.


HOW-TO: Cree LED Retrofit without removing headlight housing. - Ducati 1199 Forum

 

[Rob09]

I've been thinking the exact same thing. I only get the chance to ride in the dark these days and the HID's warm up time on the hi-beam is annoying the crap out of me. Just don't like the thought of the back of the lights being open, they suffer enough from condensation as it is.

 

[Tchase]

another upside I assume you don't have to have the ballast crap?

 

[eljoker]

another upside I assume you don't have to have the ballast crap?

Well depends on the bulb you go with. The ones with the Ballast offer the more Lumens, hence brighter and a better replacement. If you go with these,20W 4 CREE XBD Daytime Running Light High Power LED White H8 H9 H11 DRL Aluminum | eBay they wont emit enough out put to be used as replacements. Just for show.

 

[eljoker]

Ordered a set. I will post when I get them next week and the results.

 

[halcyononon]

i see some 60W H11 LED's putting out about 1000 lumens. isn't that about on par with the stock halogens?

 

[eljoker]

Yeah but what I gathered is that on led bulbs, it the lumens must be higher to be used as functional headlights.

 

[halcyononon]

could be right. i have no idea! would be great to swap in some LED bulbs without ballasts though.

 

[eljoker]

Got the the led bulbs in. Install was a breeze. Ballast are super small compared to HID ballast. I forgot to take pics with the HIDS on. I will test output later at night but initial impressions are that it is brighter. I can't fit the covers over the bulbs so I will have to modify them. The back of the bulbs (fans) stick out I would say about 5 millimeters. They are noisy (if engine isn't running, it sounds like a tiny fan). Here are some pics. Will try to get better ones.

 

[super dooper]

Try to post pic of output pointed at wall 25 ft and 50 ft. Thanks

 

[eljoker]

Try to post pic of output pointed at wall 25 ft and 50 ft. Thanks

I will. I need to find a wall with no light near it.

 

[ducducgop]

Looks like those bulbs have a tiny fan on the end to cool the heatsink. If that is the case, i would highly suggest not putting them in an enclosed location, like the stock bulbs are. You would be surprised at the amount of heat those suckers can generate....

 

[eljoker]

Here are some pics. Best I could do with an HTC M8.

 

[Thisistonyle]

How many lumens is that set up you have in?
ALSO HOW DOES YOUR BIKE OPERATE WITH THE ADDED WATTAGE?
DOES YOUR CLOCK RESET AT EVERY KEY CYCLE ETC.?

 

[eljoker]

The lumens is 4500 I believe. The wattage draw has not affected the bike yet. I believe its drawing less than my old 55w HID System. Bike is running like a champ.

 

[halcyononon]

so, these LED's are apparently plug n play, and output 1200lumens (vs. 1300 from the stock halogens)

White 80W Seoul H8 H11 High Power 1200LUMEN LED Bulb Projector Fog Driving Light | eBay

i wish someone would try them so i dont have to be the guinea pig!

 

[Tchase]

I'll be checking back on this thread!

 

[eljoker]

so, these LED's are apparently plug n play, and output 1200lumens (vs. 1300 from the stock halogens)

White 80W Seoul H8 H11 High Power 1200LUMEN LED Bulb Projector Fog Driving Light | eBay

i wish someone would try them so i dont have to be the guinea pig!

Those would not be bright enough for low beams/high beams. The ones that I used are 4500 lumens and they have there own ballast.

 

[eljoker]

I'll be checking back on this thread!

Do it bro, best mod so far!

 

[ducducgop]

How did you end up modifying the housing that covers the bulb? From your pics it looks like the heatsink on the back sticks out alot further than the cap will cover.