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Originally Posted by ackptui
The bulbs in a traditional 6v 3w bottle generator bike lighting system are:

6v 3.0w 0.5a headlight only (or)

6v 2.4w 0.4a headlight
6v 0.6w 0.1a taillight

I want to replace bulbs with these three specs with suitable LEDs.
How do I determine which LEDs to use, and how do I match them to
the generator so they will work. I would like to generate as much light
as possible, but I realize that is a secondary goal. Which LEDs should
I purchase for each of these, and how do I match them to the generator
by the selective use of appropriate resistors?

Sources for the LEDs would also be appreciated.

Thanks much for your help.
just visit peter white cycles. they specialize in dynamo lighting systems. they sell led taillights & headlamps with the standlight features. look for the new B&M led fly iq light. it's the brightest dynamo light to date. it blows away the halogen lights by far! it uses a high power luxeon led. they also have a high power 12 volt 6 watt halogen dynamo set...
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