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From: mikey@trsvax.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: re: parking light law question - (nf)
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Date: Wed, 5-Sep-84 10:00:00 EDT
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Posted: Wed Sep  5 10:00:00 1984
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trsvax!mikey    Sep  5 09:00:00 1984



The argument against non-sealed beam headlamps was based on what I
believe is a false claim that they can not be focused reliably
and repeatably.  My 78 CBX came with a non-sealed H-4 that is the
brightest light I've ever seen on any vehicle in my life.  It's
brighter than my dads Plymouth with 4 lights of sealed beam
halogen.  My bike light also has the finest focus that I've ever
seen off of a theater stage.  On low beam there is a distinct
line of light across the highway.  However, I recently popped
my high beam (took 6 years) and the replacement cost about $15.

There are candle-power limits for cars and bikes.  The limits
are different depending on how many lights you have for cars.
I don't know what they are, but I  know they were raised in the mid
70's.  Thats why the newer Japan cars have bright lights and 
BRIGHT tail-lights.  I have no idea what the limits are for bikes,
and personally I wouldn't care.  To me the brightest/best focused
light is the safest and I'll put up with the very few inspection
stations that even check the intensity level.

BTW, most big Hondas since 79 now have the new H-4 lights. 

mikey at trsvax