Post by: tj189 on May 31, 2015, 10:19:10 AM
They have a large number of LED product and lighting systems.....worth the look
http://d2daccessoriesshop.com/ (http://d2daccessoriesshop.com/)
Post by: ST2UP on May 31, 2015, 11:11:12 AM
Post by: Biggles on May 31, 2015, 09:39:37 PM
This from their website:
"ABOUT US
Welcome to D2D Accessories, we are Australian owned and operated and source high quality lighting and accessories for the motorcycle and automotive markets distributing throughout Australia and New Zealand.
D2D Accessories sources its products from the USA and around the world. We continually look for a high level of craftsmanship."
If the prices are right, it's good to keep the money here and have ready access to products in short wait times and reasonable shipping costs. International carriage from the USA seems to be run by cartels who have no fear of competition.
Post by: martinc on August 05, 2015, 04:53:37 PM
http://d2d-accessories.myshopify.com/collections/d2d-led-headlight-replacement-kits (http://d2d-accessories.myshopify.com/collections/d2d-led-headlight-replacement-kits)
Post by: Pezzz on August 06, 2015, 12:24:17 AM
Post by: alans1100 on August 06, 2015, 10:40:23 AM
See D2D now have GEN 6 H4 headlights replacement plug and play bulbs, these are fanless and only draw 1.6 ampsIf these are plug and play then why doesn't the OEM wiring connect to the directly to the globe?
Post by: saaz on August 06, 2015, 04:50:05 PM
Post by: martinc on August 26, 2015, 04:56:06 PM
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0837/8529/products/h4-4_1024x1024.jpg?v=1440229463)(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0837/8529/products/G6_LED_headlight_kits_advantage_1024x1024.jpg?v=1440572071)
http://d2d-accessories.myshopify.com/collections/d2d-led-headlight-replacement-kits/products/d2d-gen-6-led-h4-2800-lb-3000-hb-lumen-headlight-bulb (http://d2d-accessories.myshopify.com/collections/d2d-led-headlight-replacement-kits/products/d2d-gen-6-led-h4-2800-lb-3000-hb-lumen-headlight-bulb)
Post by: martinc on August 30, 2015, 10:17:24 PM
Installation of the Gen6 LED headlights
Post by: StinkyPete on August 31, 2015, 11:46:32 AM
Post by: martinc on August 31, 2015, 03:34:11 PM
Thanks Martinc. These look very good, and I like the absence of a fan and separate starter, the simple installation as shown in the video, choice of colour temperature, and no need to cut the rubber boot and compromise the integrity of the waterproofing for the reflector housing. What bike have you fitted them to, and how good is the low beam horizontal cut-off?
My bike is a KTM 990 SMT so not a lot of room (that was the assembly in the video) and a number of varying makes and models in the group I ride with. I will be posting a video up in the next few days of a night ride. I will pin it here for you and the group to see.
Also D2D now have a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/D2D-Accessories/1496305060662031?view_public_for=1496305060662031 (https://www.facebook.com/pages/D2D-Accessories/1496305060662031?view_public_for=1496305060662031)
Thanks Pete
Cheers
Martin
Post by: Biggles on August 31, 2015, 05:32:55 PM
And if they do 50,000 hours like other LEDs claim, they'd pay for themselves easily compared with several filament bulbs.
Post by: alans1100 on August 31, 2015, 05:54:39 PM
compared with the knuckle-scraping usual battle to get the wretched spring clip back over the flange.Getting the spring back on is the easy bit....making sure the adapter ring (RH side only) stays on is another thing.
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I'd be tempted to pay the premium.........And if they do 50,000 hours like other LEDs claim, they'd pay for themselves easily compared with several filament bulbs.They'd want to last the life of the bike for that cost
Post by: martinc on August 31, 2015, 06:31:15 PM
compared with the knuckle-scraping usual battle to get the wretched spring clip back over the flange.Getting the spring back on is the easy bit....making sure the adapter ring (RH side only) stays on is another thing.QuoteI'd be tempted to pay the premium.........And if they do 50,000 hours like other LEDs claim, they'd pay for themselves easily compared with several filament bulbs.They'd want to last the life of the bike for that cost
with a 2 warranty and 50,000 hours they may well outlast the bike! ;-*
Post by: martinc on September 01, 2015, 05:33:25 PM
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1496766173949253.1073741829.1496305060662031&type=1 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1496766173949253.1073741829.1496305060662031&type=1)
Post by: tj189 on September 02, 2015, 08:00:23 PM
Post by: StinkyPete on September 03, 2015, 04:23:56 PM
If anyone is interested in the Gen 6 headlights here are images on the beam pattern
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1496766173949253.1073741829.1496305060662031&type=1 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1496766173949253.1073741829.1496305060662031&type=1)
Thanks for posting the information. I share TJ189's concerns about the low bean cut-off not being particularly obvious. How have you got on with on-road testing and are you getting drivers flicking their lights at you, thinking you are on high beam. I'm lining up to buy a set of these if the pattern is right.
Post by: martinc on September 03, 2015, 11:49:33 PM
If anyone is interested in the Gen 6 headlights here are images on the beam pattern
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1496766173949253.1073741829.1496305060662031&type=1 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1496766173949253.1073741829.1496305060662031&type=1)
Thanks for posting the information. I share TJ189's concerns about the low bean cut-off not being particularly obvious. How have you got on with on-road testing and are you getting drivers flicking their lights at you, thinking you are on high beam. I'm lining up to buy a set of these if the pattern is right.
Hi Pete
I have just put up a night ride I did tonight... It shows the beam pattern and also the Low Beam cut off. My camera is not the beast for night shots but it shows clearly the cutoff. I do not get any flashing from oncoming drivers, I never have with these LEDs, used to get it with the HIDs.
I have put the video up on the D2D facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/D2D-Accessories/1496305060662031?ref=aymt_homepage_panel (https://www.facebook.com/pages/D2D-Accessories/1496305060662031?ref=aymt_homepage_panel)
Cheers
Martin
Post by: StinkyPete on September 04, 2015, 07:47:57 AM
Post by: STroppy on September 04, 2015, 08:14:07 AM
Post by: StinkyPete on November 09, 2015, 04:32:03 PM
:popcorn :popcorn
Post by: Gadget on November 09, 2015, 05:56:26 PM
opcorn(Translation, ) :popcorn
Post by: StinkyPete on November 15, 2015, 08:02:23 PM
There is a disturbing high spot, above where I would hope the low beam cut-off would be, and unfortunately on the right side of the light field. In the attached photos of the light pattern, there is a tape measure against the wall, with the tip illustrating the centre of the height of the bike headlights. The photos show the Low Beam, High Beam and High Beam with my Dually LED spot lights.
I have not yet undertaken a dark o"clock road test.
Post by: richo on November 15, 2015, 08:46:23 PM
Post by: Gadget on November 15, 2015, 09:07:07 PM
From memory, cars designed for driving on the left left hand have a high spot on low beam to the left to light up sign posts and the opposite for those designed to drive on the right. This usually built in to the lenses. I first noticed it on a VB Commodore.
*edit
A second look at the top photo looks like the errant LED could be in at an angle.
Post by: StinkyPete on November 15, 2015, 09:09:50 PM
First I would disconnect one side to see which one is causing the high spot. Then I would try swapping the LEDs from one side to the other to see if that fixed the problem.
From memory, cars designed for driving on the left left hand have a high spot on low beam to the left to light up sign posts and the opposite for those designed to drive on the right. This usually built in to the lenses. I first noticed it on a VB Commodore.
Thanks for the tip. I was going to do a bit of investigating to find the cause, and you've given me some ideas. My clearance light are now LED as well :thumb
Post by: Gadget on November 15, 2015, 09:10:37 PM
Check my edit above as well.
Post by: Gadget on November 22, 2015, 08:23:49 AM
Post by: StinkyPete on November 22, 2015, 08:50:12 AM
How did it go Pete?
I didn't get a chance to have a fiddle before I went to the Vic Logan RTE, but did a reasonable amount of night riding on the way over and back. The beam pattern looks like crap, and there's no cut-off which may be influenced by the reflector shape. I did lots of fiddling with the adjuster for beam height and when it was OK on Hi Beam, Lo was far too high. I need to work out which side is throwing the high spot on the right, and check for even the seating of the LED globes as a possible cause. They are certainly not twisted as the photos seem to suggest, and are both nicely horizontal in the housing. I reckon I had better forward penetration and a decent cut-off with my H4 65/55 +120's. The LED position lights are fantastic.
If I can't resolve this, it might turn out to have been an unfortunate self-education expense. I wonder if I could claim it on tax?
Post by: Gadget on November 22, 2015, 09:31:27 AM
Shiney had one of the ones like the ones I had on my bike fitted on the left yesterday and the standard bulb on the right. I'm still amazed how much difference it makes.
Post by: Shiney on November 22, 2015, 06:46:35 PM
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Post by: Gadget on November 22, 2015, 08:53:23 PM
Post by: cravenhaven on November 23, 2015, 08:05:13 AM
From memory, cars designed for driving on the left left hand have a high spot on low beam to the left to light up sign posts and the opposite for those designed to drive on the right. This usually built in to the lenses. I first noticed it on a VB Commodore.I agree and think that they may be designed for Right Hand Drive countries. You might have been shipped the wrong globes accidentally.
*edit
A second look at the top photo looks like the errant LED could be in at an angle.
Post by: StinkyPete on November 23, 2015, 09:09:11 AM
I agree and think that they may be designed for Right Hand Drive countries. You might have been shipped the wrong globes accidentally.
That thought had occurred to me, but they are an Aussie company , shipping to an Aussie address, and I see no options on their web site for vehicles driving on the left or right. I will persist in seeking a satisfactory solution.
Post by: Brock on November 23, 2015, 05:59:19 PM
Post by: Gadget on November 23, 2015, 06:22:09 PM
I'm pretty sure that the globes arent country specific, its the headlight lenses the determin the light patternThat is what I was trying to say before.
Post by: cravenhaven on November 23, 2015, 08:00:45 PM
Post by: Gadget on November 23, 2015, 08:18:42 PM
I don't think motorbikes had the same set up. I haven't noticed it, on any I've seen, it was just that StinkyPete's light pattern reminded me of it.
Sorry if I've confuse anyone.
Post by: alans1100 on November 23, 2015, 10:13:27 PM
As well the normal low beam protecting forward Car headlights (back in the VB Commodore days anyway) had the glass lens on the left with a diagonal thickening of the glass which projected low beam up to the left to illuminate road signs. The right lens also projected up to the left as well.Don't know about the 1300s but the 1100 has three headlights depending on the market it's sold in. Europe is tinted (yellow) with low beam aimed to the right. UK is clear and uses a standard H4 60/55w globe and why we don't have that instead of the flat beam which is for the US, Canada and us. Flat beam just means the bike can be sold in either LH or RH drive markets.
I don't think motorbikes had the same set up. I haven't noticed it, on any I've seen, it was just that StinkyPete's light pattern reminded me of it.
Sorry if I've confuse anyone.
Post by: StinkyPete on December 07, 2015, 11:06:14 AM
Post by: richo on December 07, 2015, 12:39:26 PM
Post by: Gadget on December 07, 2015, 01:33:57 PM
Post by: Shiney on December 07, 2015, 01:47:59 PM
I'm hot on the trail of the light pattern problem. The dud pattern was coming from the right side, and it appears that I had installed either one or both D2D globes upside down. With that problem corrected they now show a nice pattern against the wall of the shed, with a good differentiation between high and low beam. Night testing is still to be done, and I'll take some more photos of the corrected beam pattern like I did before. With a forecast max of 38 today, and dripping humidity, it's time to vacate the shed. :H
Isn't there tabs on the base that only allow the bulb to go in one way?
Still, it's good to hear that you have gotten it sorted out :thumbs
Post by: StinkyPete on December 07, 2015, 01:56:26 PM
Isn't there tabs on the base that only allow the bulb to go in one way?
There is a plate which has the three tabs, and the globe inserts into a bayonet mount through the middle of the plate. The plate is fitted first and held in place with the globe spring clip. The globe can then go in either way up, as the bayonet lugs are 180 degrees apart.
A brief video of how the globes fit can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1HJRv0qtrw&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1HJRv0qtrw&feature=youtu.be) which "martinc" poster earlier in this thread.
Post by: Shiney on December 07, 2015, 02:11:05 PM
Isn't there tabs on the base that only allow the bulb to go in one way?
There is a plate which has the three tabs, and the globe inserts into a bayonet mount through the middle of the plate. The plate is fitted first and held in place with the globe spring clip. The globe can then go in either way up, as the bayonet lugs are 180 degrees apart.
A brief video of how the globes fit can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1HJRv0qtrw&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1HJRv0qtrw&feature=youtu.be) which "martinc" poster earlier in this thread.
I must have missed seeing that vid :||||
It looks like a interesting way to install a bulb (as long as you know it can be installed upside down :fp) :thumbs
Did you find it to be easier to install then a normal bulb?
Post by: StinkyPete on December 07, 2015, 02:16:22 PM
Post by: Shiney on December 07, 2015, 02:50:49 PM
It's much the same as fitting a standard bulb, not difficult at all, and can easily be accomplished without removing tupperware. The most challenging part is that the rubber boot compresses a bit when the globe is inserted, and thus it's a bit tight as it locks into the bayonet mount.
Sounds good :thumbsup
I look forward to seeing what the lighting is like with the bulbs refitted :thumbs
Post by: alans1100 on December 07, 2015, 03:21:43 PM
Post by: StinkyPete on December 07, 2015, 03:58:39 PM
With At least the ST having Honda's H4 globe non standard tab locations did you have any issue when fitting the LED globe mounting ring?I cut off the two bottom ones, just like you would do with any H4 globe. :thumb
Post by: LindsayGT on December 08, 2015, 10:43:37 AM
It must be sweet relief to have a much cooler day today.
I'm really looking forward to viewing some updated pictures of the low beam cutoff. I have been holding off getting a pair of these "globes". The light might be showing the end of the tunnel.
Post by: StinkyPete on January 10, 2016, 08:46:43 PM
I'm hot on the trail of the light pattern problem. The dud pattern was coming from the right side, and it appears that I had installed either one or both D2D globes upside down. With that problem corrected they now show a nice pattern against the wall of the shed, with a good differentiation between high and low beam. Night testing is still to be done, and I'll take some more photos of the corrected beam pattern like I did before. With a forecast max of 38 today, and dripping humidity, it's time to vacate the shed. :H
I've finally got around to photographing the beam patterns with the D2D LED globes installed correctly on my ST1300. I've done a reasonable amount of night riding with the D2D globes and find them somewhat disappointing. The LED arrays for Low and High beam work independently and the Lows turn off when the Highs come on. Have a look at the patterns in the attached photos. The extended tape measure in the middle of the light field against the carport door is showing the height of the middle of the headlight glass. In my view there is no decent low-beam cutoff, and with the High Beam set at the elevation that gives the best penetration down the road, the low beams are far too high and I keep getting "flashed" by oncoming traffic. There is still a high spot on low beam beign thrown to the right. Overall, the D2D have given me a rather unsatisfactory beam pattern, and I'm going to go back to my Narva H4 +120's which I think give better penetration down the road without upsetting on-coming traffic. Bugger..... :fp
I'll take another series of photos with the Narva H4 +120's for comparison.
Post by: Biggles on January 10, 2016, 08:59:11 PM
Even spending over $1000 a pair for Kristas doesn't give you the beam HIDs gives, but sure punches out a bright "glow".
Post by: tj189 on January 12, 2016, 11:17:07 AM