rikki Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I tried to fit an LED bulb to my Honda Wave 110i but it didnt work. Just a regular replacement plug in one. Is there a reason for this? Do I need a bike with special electronics to make it work? Is there an easy fix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DualSportBiker Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I put LED bulbs in the turn signals and sidelights on my 1966 Series Land Rover here - work like a charm... Definitely nothing special about that wiring... Dodgy bulb? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozgur Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Some bulbs have two contact points. One for running light the other for brake light. How many contact point does your original bulb have? Might you have got the wrong bulb? It would be helpful to post both bulbs pictures so that we can see the difference. Edited December 3, 2014 by Ozgur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozgur Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Please see the picture. Those two gray color spots at the bottom of the bulb are the contact points. As I said above, one for the brake and the other for the rubbing light. Your led bulb should have the same feature. Edited December 3, 2014 by Ozgur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikki Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Yes thats right, same fitting. Bulb has been tested elsewhere It is a tail/stop light I checked again, the brake light works, stop light does notwith LED Edited December 3, 2014 by rikki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I put LED bulbs in the turn signals and sidelights on my 1966 Series Land Rover here - work like a charm... Definitely nothing special about that wiring... Dodgy bulb? LED BULBS?!?!?!? Maurice Wilks is spinning in his grave at 4000 RPM. I bet you got rid of the original Lucas Electric wiring also didn't you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Yes thats right, same fitting. Bulb has been tested elsewhere It is a tail/stop light I checked again, the brake light works, stop light does notwith LED Rotate it 180 degrees..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikki Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 no, you cant rotate it 180. Could it be a negatively wired vehicle? would that make the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DualSportBiker Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Not to hijack the thread, but I bought it already Nipponised; Toyota engine and gear box, and most if the wiring replaced... 3.2 L long bore diesel engine, gearbox and transfer gears, with the original LR axles. Runs like a charm. 4,000 rpm might be a little high though I put LED bulbs in the turn signals and sidelights on my 1966 Series Land Rover here - work like a charm... Definitely nothing special about that wiring... Dodgy bulb?LED BULBS?!?!?!?Maurice Wilks is spinning in his grave at 4000 RPM. I bet you got rid of the original Lucas Electric wiring also didn't you? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 no, you cant rotate it 180. Could it be a negatively wired vehicle? would that make the difference? I assume the old lamp works properly (always lit when the key is on and get's brighter upon pressing the brake lever(s)), than the bulb is being inserted incorrectly as you reported it working correctly in other socket(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Not to hijack the thread, but I bought it already Nipponised; Toyota engine and gear box, and most if the wiring replaced... 3.2 L long bore diesel engine, gearbox and transfer gears, with the original LR axles. Runs like a charm. 4,000 rpm might be a little high though I put LED bulbs in the turn signals and sidelights on my 1966 Series Land Rover here - work like a charm... Definitely nothing special about that wiring... Dodgy bulb?LED BULBS?!?!?!?Maurice Wilks is spinning in his grave at 4000 RPM. I bet you got rid of the original Lucas Electric wiring also didn't you? I was under the impression that was the RPM the original diesel Land Rovers produced their max power of ~50 hp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikki Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 yes, just that I want to use it in an old dirtbike. they told me when I bought it that it was only for cars, but I thought it worth a try. So I want to know what works and why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 yes, just that I want to use it in an old dirtbike. they told me when I bought it that it was only for cars, but I thought it worth a try. So I want to know what works and why Is it a Wave 110 or an old dirt bike? If you're sure you're putting it in the right way and have ensure it works in a different vehicle one of two things is happening. 1. Your old bike runs a 6v system and isn't giving it enough juice (doubtful). 2. Your new LED bulb isn't providing enough resistance for your bike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll2 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 you need resistors to run led lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shurup Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Please see the picture. Those two gray color spots at the bottom of the bulb are the contact points. As I said above, one for the brake and the other for the rubbing light. Your led bulb should have the same feature.Not only the number of contacts on the bottom of the light that matters but also the position of the contacts in relation to the locking pin (seen on the top of the negative contact on your picture). Many lights are model specific so yiu have to find one that matches your original light bulb exactly. Edited December 3, 2014 by Shurup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKdreaming Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Just asking since my old 2CV is 6 volt , do they make 6v LED replacement bulbs like the picture above ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 you need resistors to run led lights. correct. the LED bulb is not presenting a load great enough for the leccy juice to flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKdreaming Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I you need resistors to run led lights. correct. the LED bulb is not presenting a load great enough for the leccy juice to flow. I t hink the LED bulbs you buy now have a resistor built in , if you bought a string of them you might need a resistor also some turn signals blinkers need a certain amount of resistance or they blink fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikki Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) now you can see Edited December 8, 2014 by rikki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 led.jpg now you can see The resistors are already in there. LEDS will work on 1.5V up to about 16V normally. I think you got a faulty one. Take it back to the shop and change it over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikki Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 I took it back already, they tested it and I saw it working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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