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Old 11-23-11 | 08:20 PM
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Wilbur Bud
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Originally Posted by hotbike
I too am using an Halogen MR-16 bulb for the headlight.
Well, I've converted to LED 12V headlights after finally finding a warm color temperature narrow bulb I liked in the 5W-6W range, although it took me a few tries. So, I run a 24 degree bulb almost straight ahead and down as a "see me" light, and then a 15 degree bulb almost horizontal but slightly to the right so that I can see several seconds ahead on a dark and rainy morning. Unlike most higher power LED MR16 bulbs, these fit in the Optronix metal housings without modification to the housing.

I also run an automotive taillight plus a 12V xenon strobe for my "blinky"

Working on a 12V electroluminescent flashing panel (bumper sticker size) that I'll mount on a 7 foot mast as an additional see me, but haven't found a way I like yet to protect it from the elements.
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