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Old 04-17-2012, 11:31 AM
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I want to put some brighter lights on my ASW Carbide. It came with 35w, I currently have 55w, and I want something that is a little brighter. I have a bigger battery than it came with. I found some 100w bulbs that will fit. Do you all think the electrical system could handle that?
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Old 04-17-2012, 12:52 PM
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yes i know it can just wears out the wires faster
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Old 04-17-2012, 01:41 PM
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That's not good.. I have a few questions...
1) What wires wear?
2) Would 75w bulbs be better?
3) I've seen a few that are listed like 75=100. Does that mean they only use 75w but have the brightness of 100w?

Here are some of the lights I found
http://www.amazon.com/Super-White-Li...4688333&sr=8-3
http://www.amazon.com/Optilux-H71070...4688333&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/Formance-93396...4688333&sr=8-4
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Dr. Pulley Hit Clutch
FMF Slip-On Exhaust
No Rev. CDI
Uni Air Filter
130 Main jet
1500 RPM main clutch spring
11g sliders
75w Halogen Headlights

CARBIDE!

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Old 04-17-2012, 01:44 PM
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Would 75w bulbs be better?
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ASW Carbide

Mods:
Dr. Pulley Hit Clutch
FMF Slip-On Exhaust
No Rev. CDI
Uni Air Filter
130 Main jet
1500 RPM main clutch spring
11g sliders
75w Halogen Headlights

CARBIDE!
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Old 04-17-2012, 01:46 PM
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I've seen a few that are listed like 75=100. Does that mean they only use 75w but have the brightness of 100w?
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My Ride:
ASW Carbide

Mods:
Dr. Pulley Hit Clutch
FMF Slip-On Exhaust
No Rev. CDI
Uni Air Filter
130 Main jet
1500 RPM main clutch spring
11g sliders
75w Halogen Headlights

CARBIDE!
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Old 04-17-2012, 01:55 PM
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Sorry for the redundant messages. I can't figure out how to delete the extra two
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Dr. Pulley Hit Clutch
FMF Slip-On Exhaust
No Rev. CDI
Uni Air Filter
130 Main jet
1500 RPM main clutch spring
11g sliders
75w Halogen Headlights

CARBIDE!
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Old 04-17-2012, 04:26 PM
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consider going with LED, amp draw rate is far below filament type.
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