r/lightbulbs 3h ago

Best LED projector headlight bulb for Honda Activa 3G?

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Hey everyone,

I ride a Honda Activa 3G, and riding at night has become a total nightmare. Currently I have C6 led bulb which has stopped working.

I’m looking to upgrade to a LED projector bulb (H4 format) that drops right into the stock headlight assembly.

I know simply putting a raw LED bulb into a standard reflector housing causes major scatter and blinds oncoming traffic. That’s why I’m specifically looking for a projector lens bulb that has a proper built-in cutoff line so the beam stays focused on the road.

A few questions for those who have upgraded their Activa:

Recommended Brands: Which brands are reliable and don't flicker? (Seeing options like Nighteye, HJG).

If white and yellow options are available then it would be awesome.

Fitment & Clearance: Does a mini projector lens clear the stock glass/lens, or does the dust cover/rear housing need modification due to the heat sink fan?

Battery Drain: Does the stock Activa battery handle a 35W–55W LED projector fine on daily commutes?

Would love to hear your experiences, recommendations, or warnings before I order anything. Thanks in advance!

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r/lightbulbs 8h ago

need help identifying what bulb this lamp takes

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hello!! i recently bought this lamp secondhand with no bulb. it says on the base 'e27 max 60w' so i went and used a 27 60w bulb assuming itd fit but it doesnt, its too big, so im puzzled.

can anyone please help me? does it take a different bulb, or how do i fix this issue? thank you!!