Battery powered Retro Bullet Headlights

[momo.75]

I ordered a 3 led bullet light off ebay, thinking the LEDs would be brighter......this thing is a piece of crap. It barely casts light on the street. I was curious if any of you guys had found a good battery powered bullet light with decent lighting. I really don't want to use dynamo powered light. Thanks in advance!

Morris

 

[deven_science]

I've got a few of those on ebay that I've thought of buying, so I'd like to see which ones you bought, so I can avoid them.

 

[momo.75]

This is the one i got

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221132267939?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

 

[momo.75]

I came across this site. That first one looks interesting.

http://custommotoredbicycles.com/lights_led_headlights_chrome_bulletblack_bullet

 

[mikeeebikey]

I have been using the bodies and installing flashlight heads in them.
I found one at Walgreen for $5.99 that has 24? L.e.d.s, bright!
Note, these light burn up with 9 volts, you have to wire up the battery pack. Solder connections.
Use good batteries.

 

[Dbubbleguy]

Check out the following link for info on LED bulbs and conversion of vintage bike lights to LEDs. Some of their bulbs don't require you to switch polarity of the batteries...

http://www.reflectalite.com/LEDpage.html#anchor178437

 

[momo.75]

Thanks for the link. Can't wait to read through it.

 

[Silverbeach]

I bought a single led light one on eBay and it rocks

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[Silverbeach]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=321345722492 don't let the single bulb scare you

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[momo.75]

Thanks man. I have one of those on my watch list so I am glad to know it is a good one.

I love the build of your Gulf bike! That turned out awesome!

 

[Silverbeach]

Thanks

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[NicksGarage]

Here's another one that works good.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281186310511

The trick is to find ones that use the Cree LED. These are small flat square LEDs. Much brighter than the old style. This light is distinctive in that it just has a rocker switch with a clear vinyl cover over it. Cheaper than the one listed above and they also have them in black.

 

[momo.75]

Yeah, i love the Cree LED lights. I have several on my truck.....haha

 

[bleedingfingers]

The reflectalite guys are great to deal with and shipping is very reasonable .
I would just get an old dynamo light and convert it.
I bought a repop 2 d cell fender light and put a 200 lumen maglite bulb in it works great.