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Old 08-27-10 | 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mazdaspeed
Would there be a market for old looking lights with LED's retrofitted into them? I am capable of doing this... lol
Probably. I love my B&M Retro, but because it is a 2.4w halogen it is basically worthless with the ~1.8 watt out put from a vintage dyno hub.

To the OP. Consider a B&M retro and add a bottle generator. You will get the better quality light and still have that retro look. FWIW on my Superbe I use the stock head light (very weak BTW) and a clip on battery powered LED. I take the LED off during the day and leave it in the saddle bag.

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