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Old 11-03-10 | 01:34 PM
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You may want to read my recent thread about dyno lighting. From what others have said, halogen bulbs don't last very long with a dyno, especially compared with LEDs. See in particur post 34:

Originally Posted by tatfiend
The claims I have seen for LED life are 50,000 to 100,000 operating hours. Depends on how well the LED is cooled and how hard it is driven. The small low voltage halogen bulbs have a reported life of 10 to 100 hours and that seems to be dependent on vibration level they are subjected to and luck. Larger size tires are bulb friendlier due to reduced vibration.
If you already have the light, try it. It should be compatible with the hub. You may want to get a spare bulb and carry it with you though. If it works, that's a great, affordable option, even if you have to buy several bulbs at $3 a pop.
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Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
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