Xenon on a scooter - detailed installation instructions, advantages and disadvantages

How to install xenon on a motorcycle

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A man tells from Ufa. “Of course, I don’t know about you, but our guys dig right on the road if they see that the lamps do not correspond to those previously installed by the manufacturer. They also look at the exhaust pipe if tuning, then admin. protocol. In addition, it is very easy to find out what should be in the headlight according to GOST. There is a marking on the headlight glass indicating which lamp should be installed.

The category designation for halogen incandescent lamps, shown on their base or bulb, begins with the letter “H”. Gas-discharge light sources (including xenon), the category marking of which, indicated on the base, begins with the letter “D”, in accordance with the requirements of UNECE Regulation No. 99 and GOST R 41.99-99 “Uniform regulations concerning the official approval of gas-discharge sources lights for use in officially approved gas-discharge optical elements of motor vehicles" are intended for use only in headlights of types DC, DR, DCR. Based on the clarifications of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Research and Experimental Institute of Automotive Electronics and Electrical Equipment" (NIIAE), the use of light sources in external lighting devices that do not correspond to the type of the given lighting device violates the conditions for ensuring road safety due to a number of physical factors (dimensions of the spark discharge, length waves, scattering angle of reflected radiation) and technical (class of reflective surface of the reflector, presence on the vehicle of an automatic light beam corrector and headlight washer) factors. Thus, the use of gas-discharge light sources in headlights intended for use with incandescent lamps, including halogen ones, should be qualified as a discrepancy in the operating mode of external lighting devices (a set of technical characteristics of headlights corresponding to a particular light distribution that ensures road safety depending on road situation and weather conditions) to the requirements of the vehicle design. Driving a motorcycle with an unauthorized xenon lamp installed in a headlight not intended for its installation entails deprivation of the right to drive a motorcycle for a period of six months to a year with confiscation of this lamp and devices for their operation (Part 3 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation). Just like that, but there is no fine - you immediately lose your license for xenon. Devices for operating xenon lamps are devices designed to ensure their functionality (ignition units and other equipment directly servicing the operation of xenon lamps). Among other things, the operation of such a motorcycle is prohibited, the state registration plate is removed until the reason for the prohibition of operation is eliminated, that is, until the lamp is replaced (Part 2 of Article 27.13 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).” Continuation. “But deciphering the markings on the glass is mainly for cars, but for bikes it’s the same.

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Xenon on a scooter - detailed installation instructions, advantages and disadvantages

Immediately after the creation of xenon, this type of lighting gained incredible popularity due to its exceptional brightness characteristics and low energy consumption. Any self-respecting automaker currently equips its cars with various modifications of xenon lamps in order to keep up with the times and not lose its position in the market. Everyone knows that at night it is impossible to get the same view of the road as during the day. Hence, a lot of accidents happen at night. This point is especially important for scooter owners, since standard lighting on a scooter (usually a regular 35w light bulb or two light bulbs of lower power) cannot provide even half of the required indicator. Installing xenon on a scooter will help solve absolutely all problems with lighting, but not everyone can afford it, both financially and technically. Before we move on to the practice of installing xenon on a scooter, let's determine the main advantages and disadvantages of xenon on a scooter, and also find out whether it is necessary install xenon specifically on your scooter, whether you need it at all.

Advantages of xenon on a scooter:

1) A xenon lamp installed on a scooter produces a beam of light more than twice as bright as a conventional light bulb. On some scooter models, the difference compared to the original light bulb is colossal.

2) The service life of xenon lamps is significantly longer than its conventional counterparts (incandescent lamps). On average, this difference is about 10 times. That is, xenon will last 10 times longer, and this is a decent indicator. This is due to the fact that there is no filament in a xenon lamp, which burns out. 3) Passive safety. 4) Xenon lamps heat up less than usual and do not harm the optics.

Disadvantages of xenon on a scooter.

1) To install xenon on a scooter, you will need a special ignition unit, which will need to be shoved somewhere.2) To install xenon on a scooter, you will need to redo the electrical equipment (more on this below), otherwise the efficiency of xenon will not be the same.3) And one of the main disadvantages is the high cost. Indeed, to convert a scooter to xenon (along with the kit, of course), you will need to allocate about $100, and most likely, use the services of an electrician who knows a lot about installing xenon on a scooter.

Xenon lamps for installation on a scooter.

Basic parameters of the ignition unit.

Current in the circuit at the moment the lamps start: 10-15A

in operating mode:

3.2A Allowable voltage range: 9-16V

Acumen ballasts: 8-32V
Protection:
from voltage drops below 5±1, from voltage surges above 28±1 from open circuits from short circuits from reversed polarity Operating conditions: -30ºС

+85ºСStorage conditions: -30ºС

+105ºC As you can see, the blocks are sufficiently protected from possible negative influences.

Selection of xenon lamps for scooters.

Another important point when installing xenon on a scooter is variations with a base. Sometimes you can find something suitable specifically for your scooter. Below are all the main xenon lamps with markings:

How to install xenon on a scooter?

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Bi-Xenon installation.

Bi-Xenon installation.

I'll start with a description of xenon itself: Xenon light arises from an arc discharge created by a strong electromagnetic field permeating xenon gas. Gas molecules, under the influence of the field, accelerate to incredible speeds and begin to glow. In a halogen lamp, light is emitted by a tungsten filament heated to high temperatures.

Xenon is 2 times more powerful than a halogen lamp. The xenon luminous flux reaches 3200 lm, while the maximum that can be squeezed out of a halogen lamp is 1550 lm. At the same time, xenon is much more efficient than a halogen lamp: power consumption is 35 W (instead of 55 W consumed by a halogen lamp), while heat transfer is only 7% of the energy consumed (for a halogen lamp it reaches 40%). Xenon light is as close in spectrum as possible and corresponds to daylight. The fact is that the human eye sees best in daylight. Nature created man in such a way that his vision was most effective in the conditions in which he lives. Sunlight is the normal condition in which the eye feels comfortable. If the lighting is different from sunlight, then the eye muscles work more actively and get tired faster. Daylight approximately corresponds to the color temperature of xenon 5500K, the maximum temperature of a halogen lamp is 3200K (deviation from the norm is more than 40%). Installation - installing xenon in a motorcycle takes no more than half an hour. The price of xenon - over the years of its existence on the market, its price has become much more affordable. Safety - Stay safe, be visible!

1. To install xenon H4 we will need a headlight box from an Alpha (round), optics from a VAZ 2106 (there is also a halogen light) This is how I did it:

2. Buy Bi-Xenon itself. I bought Bi-Xenon sho-me 5000 kelvin (bright white light) Color temperatures: 4300 - yellow-white. Better visible on wet asphalt 5000 - bright white - most people take it (the best option.) Both show-offs and shines perfectly 6000 - blue 8000 - blue The kit includes wires, 2 ignition units and 2 lamps. I took everything separately. The price was 1,600 rubles (all for 1) Here is my xenon:

Remember Bi-Xenon - near/far, Xenon - only near.

I will add to the topic when I make myself a xenon

Should do it this weekend. There will be pictures and description

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How to install xenon on a scooter and motorcycle

A xenon kit for a motorcycle consists of one lamp and an ignition unit. There are no differences between xenon for cars and motorcycles. In all respects, these are identical lighting devices. The process of installing xenon is quite complex, since it comes down to more than just replacing incandescent lamps. An ignition unit must be installed. The quality of the lighting and its service life depend on how well the installation is done.

The difficulty of installing xenon on a bike is that it requires a certain amount of space, which is often not available on a motorcycle. To solve this problem, ultra-thin ignition units have been developed that do not take up much space. When choosing the color temperature of motoxenon, you should not exceed 5000 K. This is the most optimal option for various weather conditions. Higher temperatures have proven to be ineffective in difficult weather conditions. And since riding a motorcycle becomes more difficult in rain or fog, inadequate lighting can cause an accident.

When installing motoxenon, a number of problems arise. Firstly, you need free space to place the ignition unit. Secondly, many lamps have a base designed for cars, and this requires additional modifications. A negative result of the “rework” may be depressurization of the system.

Thirdly, the motorcycle reacts more strongly to shaking and in a situation where the system is not completely sealed, the unit may not withstand the level of vibration

When installing xenon yourself, you should pay attention to such points as: choosing a unit in accordance with the size of the free space and ensuring complete tightness of the equipment. If necessary, a voltage stabilizer should be supplied

A scooter differs from a motorcycle in its characteristics, so we will consider the xenon installation process separately. On many scooters, the headlight system, as well as the battery charging system, are designed in such a way that installing xenon is not possible. Provided that this system can be redone, the first step is to replace the generator relay. The wiring and generator should not be left unattended. The problem may also lie in selecting the size of the base. Most scooters have a non-standard headlight bulb, and xenon lamps are designed to fit the size of car headlights.

Therefore, the selection process can be quite lengthy. The problem lies not only in the selection of the lamp, but also in its further fastening. It should be taken into account that the lamp must not only be firmly fixed, but also be in the focus of the reflector. Otherwise, the flow of light will be disrupted, which is unsafe both for the motorcyclist and for oncoming vehicles.

Since the lighting system plays a decisive role in ensuring traffic safety, replacing incandescent lamps with xenon lamps should be approached very carefully. If you have the slightest doubt about your ability to perform this task well, it is better to leave the motorcycle in the hands of professionals.

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Hello guys, I have a Honda Dio Af 27, I can’t understand what it is, if you give it full throttle it stalls and then full throttle and it doesn’t move, what should I do? please tell me

Igor replied: September 11, 2015 at 10:50 pm

Stool for scrap metal has a small motor life

the gas mixture is bad shots if it's the end of the piston I also had shots jerking and the piston stops jamming the rings so look at the piston))

I have a Yamasaki Cobra moped and I don’t know what base I have (((there’s a pear-shaped lamp) please help me, I really want to put xenon there) and they also say that xenon can melt the headlight. Is it true or not?

Igor replied: September 11, 2015 at 10:48 pm

According to these ideas, Ash 4 should stand, look and see if it stands like on a car, say a VAZ 2106 in the form of a scraper and a cartridge, then this Ash4 will be suitable

Guys, I have an Orion, it costs 6000K xenon under H1, I didn’t do anything with the electrics, it shines great, the fog lights are with diode lamps on the low beam, the headlight heats up less than with a halogen, I advise you to install the result, you will be pleased)))

Igor replied: September 11, 2015 at 10:45 pm

Dmitry replied: May 7, 2021 at 10:10 pm

Hello, can you tell us in more detail how you installed the xenon?

Hello ! I have a Chinese moped "Delta" I want to install xenon brand Sho-Me H4 (H/L) 35W 4300K, tell me how and what needs to be altered or just forget about xenon?

Igor replied: September 11, 2015 at 00:03

Xenonon can be installed on a 4t scooter on 2x, it is not recommended to install the ignition and lamp wiring and will keep in mind the moped generator will withstand 1 powerful lamp on ordinary non-devils do not light if you install it, then put LEDs on the device, stops, on the collars because there will be less load on the chain

Igor replied: September 11, 2015 at 10:20 pm

Roman There is one way to install xenon on a scooter: 1. install a lamp, 2 install an ignition unit, 3 the wiring needs to be completed (1 wire 2 pieces red and black so that 2 M6 terminals can be reached to the battery, 2 pieces take which are made of aluminum, closed, very convenient for connecting ground and plus 3 thermal tape) (I’m telling you to remove the terminals from the battery and cut off the xenon wiring, clean them 1 from the xenon wiring to the electrical ostator and fuse wiring, how to clean it, twist the red one and seat it with black thermal tape, also if there are 2 of them, twist it just like with the red one if there are 2 blocks for the chip in a bag and You twist it with a clamp so that moisture doesn’t get in, so you reach the battery and you hide the wires that you will connect and twist them with a ball, inappropriately, protect the new terminals and drown them in the dokant and with pliers 3, you clamp them so that the wire is clamped everywhere, if the original fuse is worth changing it to the car. inexpensive in the author and in wholesale, the latter when you installed the wires in their rightful place, cut off from the battery 1 terminal from the bolt while you are not in a hurry so that the moped is energized from the battery, install it to the xenon wiring for ignition and turn the lamps back and install the wire on the battery and start it up, it shines very brightly, then everything is in order if it goes out or there is a damaged circuit, if everything is normal then the charging relay will remain

Separate classes of lamps

Separate classes of lamps include daytime running lights. As for Europe, they have been used here for a long time, but in the CIS countries they appeared on sale relatively recently. Today they are spelled out in all documents.

Why do you need this type of headlights? They are necessary in order to maximize the visibility of a car or motorcycle during daylight hours. Quite often, such material is confused with so-called dimensions, but this should not be done.

Many car manufacturing companies have long adopted such headlights and supply their models only with them. As for motorcycle manufacturers, they have only just begun to use them more widely. And this is quite strange, because we all know how bikers like to install a lot of headlights, right down to the handlebars of the motorcycle. All this is done to attract attention to your product. It is worth remembering that such headlights must be taken care of and turned off in time.

Xenon installation

The question of how to install xenon on a motorcycle is asked by many people who want to have this type of headlights. And this is not strange, because they definitely live up to expectations. Such headlights will improve both road illumination and the personal safety of the driver. Xenon for a motorcycle is perfectly visible to other drivers at any time of the day.

Xenon for a motorcycle has a large number of differences from the HID installation. For example, you cannot install an incomplete xenon kit on your vehicle. It is also worth knowing that some kits do not apply to motorcycles, and their installation is not advisable.

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Ventel (10/13/2009, 10:49 am) wrote:

strong master. A xenon lamp is cooler and less energy-intensive (except for starting, you need to be insured) than a standard one, and even more so a halogen one.

The second question is that the light on the dio is often very controversially adjusted - it must be adjusted so as not to blind oncoming drivers.

#9 Ventel

Gruz (MOTOUA) (10/13/2009, 12:42) wrote:

strong master. A xenon lamp is cooler and less energy-intensive (except for starting, you need to be insured) than a standard one, and even more so a halogen one.

The second question is that the light on the dio is often very controversially adjusted - it must be adjusted so as not to blind oncoming drivers.

#10 LINCORN

The following question: I have a Venta 150 cc, on the front there are 2 double-spiral lamps of 25 watts each with an adapter for H4, I want to install bisenon. what is the current when starting these lamps? I will have a couple of them, it won’t happen that they simply won’t be able to start. and what power is the generator in my moped.

The question is probably not in this post))

Post edited by LINCORN: 22 April 2010 - 19:18

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LINCORN (22.4.2010, 20:38) wrote:

The following question: I have a Venta 150 cc, on the front there are 2 double-spiral lamps of 25 watts each with an adapter for H4, I want to install bisenon. what is the current when starting these lamps? I will have a couple of them, it won’t happen that they simply won’t be able to start. and what power is the generator in my moped.

The question is probably not in this post))

Recently, Kent got 2 xenon lens units installed on his Kiwi 125. It turns out there is no distant one. Initially, there was 2 * 35 watts of light shining on the near side and switching to the far side (2nd spiral), so now one lens unit is only on fire, it turns out that the second one does not have enough power to start. The battery has 6 amperes, that is, you need at least 7, but it’s not a fact that it will start normally.

Advantages of installing xenon on a moped

In addition to the excellent characteristics of the practical use of xenon, happy owners of scooters and motorcycles have turned this attribute into an integral element of tuning. As a rule, in order to transform your iron horse it is enough to equip it with such a xenon element as “angel eyes”. When combined correctly, such tuning will give your moped or motorcycle a slightly aggressive and very impressive appearance.

But, despite all the splendor of xenon lighting, its main function is high-quality illumination of the roadway. A very important point on the road is the quality of the high or low lighting, as this can literally prevent a possible accident.

Among motorcyclists and scooter riders, xenon lighting has long been no longer considered something new and out of the ordinary. Also, many motorcycle manufacturing companies already equip their products with xenon at the factory.

Mopeds are the least fortunate in this regard - as a rule, most mid-priced models are equipped with conventional 35 W lamps.

Thus, there are more and more people who want to install xenon lighting on their favorite scooter every day! Naturally, this requires some effort and investment. The pricing policy here is quite different and ranges from several tens to hundreds of dollars. But the optimal solution to the issue would be to choose a budget option for xenon lighting for your moped. Our motorcycle parts store will be happy to help you resolve this issue!

Of course, it would not be entirely logical to install cheap Chinese-made xenon headlights on an expensive motorcycle. However, for simpler devices, the current solution would be to purchase Chinese or Korean lighting kits. The cost of such kits is relatively small and, according to statistics, the quality is in no way inferior to more sophisticated models.

For those lucky owners of modern mopeds who have decided on such tuning, it will be very interesting to get acquainted with the advantages of xenon lighting:

1. The xenon lamp provides illumination twice as powerful and brighter as a traditional moped lamp.
2. The performance characteristics of xenon bulbs are eleven times superior to standard scooter headlights.
3. The lamps are absolutely safe for long-term use.
4. Xenon lighting has characteristics that are as close as possible to sunlight, so when traveling long distances your eyes will be less susceptible to fatigue at night with the headlights on.
5. High-quality xenon bulbs practically do not heat up and the optics are not affected by them.
6. A moped equipped with bright xenon lighting quickly catches the eye of other road users, which plays an important role in ensuring the safety of the driver and his passengers on the road.

But, despite all the undeniable advantages of this type of lighting, there are also some disadvantages:

1. Installation of xenon requires the installation of a special ignition unit, which in turn requires some space.
2. Almost all electrical equipment of the moped must be converted to xenon to achieve the maximum effect of such lighting.
3. The lion's share of xenon installation work is only possible with the participation of a professional electrician, thus this implies additional capital investment.

Before carrying out work on installing xenon lighting on your moped or motorcycle, it is imperative to carefully check the reflectors and the tightness of the optics.

If you decide to carry out such work on high-quality tuning of your iron horse, then our motorcycle parts store will be very happy to help you in resolving this issue!

Auto xenon for motorcycle

He, in turn, sorted it out, reported, and on February 20, 2010, the same clarification from this department appeared. History is silent about whether this is good or bad and how NIIAE conducted the examination, but many citizens have new questions. Next, we will try to shed “xenon” light on these issues, touch a little on the topic of the relationship between traffic police officers and road users, and also try to understand the intricacies of the legislation.

Before you continue reading the next paragraph, I want to warn you about this: do not take it to heart. Treat this as if all this were happening in a fictitious Fairytale Land, where the Letter of the Law is fulfilled, the human factor is not taken into account, unicorns are frolicking everywhere and pooping rainbows.

Traffic police inspector

Everything is OK with the documents.
The Fairytale Land traffic police officer looks at you disapprovingly like you’re shit. Until we get to the “xenon” itself, I would like to touch on another topic: the relationship between traffic police officers and road users. In no way do I want to say anything bad about the traffic police of this Fairytale Land as a whole, but many who communicated with them encountered what is called “arbitrariness on the road.” These are those employees whose behavior disgraces both their department and the entire management. There are also employees who conscientiously carry out their duties, who honestly live on their salaries, but further discussion will not be about them. Most of the problems, disagreements and abuses of power on the part of traffic police officers stem from the fact that many do not even know what these same employees are allowed to do and what is not. If you are going to thoroughly approach the issue of interaction with the traffic police, then you should study their regulations for the performance of official duties. You can read them in full here: Order dated March 2, 2009 N 185

General information

The driver can install xenon on a 50cc scooter independently or at a service center. The main task of xenon headlights is to illuminate the road at night. After all, the presence of light helps prevent accidents on the road.

Some motorcycle manufacturers install xenon lamps during production. For scooters, you can only use regular 35-watt lamps.

There are many difficulties during installation. High-quality, branded lamps are not cheap, and installing cheap ones is a violation of safety rules.

You can use xenon from China or Korea, but you should make sure that the quality is maintained at a high level.

Necessary concepts

Terms that the owner of a moped or scooter should know:

It is better to entrust the installation of xenon, in the absence of skills, to professionals.

Basic parameters of the ignition unit

Using the ignition unit, you can use xenon on a 150 cc scooter. Most often, ignition units with the following technical parameters are used:

Protection is provided against voltages above 5V, as well as against sudden voltage surges or open circuits. This is one of the main advantages of xenon lamps.

The legislative framework

Regulations that must be followed when installing xenon on a scooter:

1. Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1090 “On traffic rules”.
2. UNECE Rules No. 99 and GOST standards R 41.99 - 99 “Uniform provisions concerning the official approval of gas-discharge light sources ... elements of motor vehicles.”

Bi-Xenon installation.

Bi-Xenon installation.

I'll start with a description of xenon itself: Xenon light arises from an arc discharge created by a strong electromagnetic field permeating xenon gas. Gas molecules, under the influence of the field, accelerate to incredible speeds and begin to glow. In a halogen lamp, light is emitted by a tungsten filament heated to high temperatures.

Xenon is 2 times more powerful than a halogen lamp. The xenon luminous flux reaches 3200 lm, while the maximum that can be squeezed out of a halogen lamp is 1550 lm. At the same time, xenon is much more efficient than a halogen lamp: power consumption is 35 W (instead of 55 W consumed by a halogen lamp), while heat transfer is only 7% of the energy consumed (for a halogen lamp it reaches 40%). Xenon light is as close in spectrum as possible and corresponds to daylight. The fact is that the human eye sees best in daylight. Nature created man in such a way that his vision was most effective in the conditions in which he lives. Sunlight is the normal condition in which the eye feels comfortable. If the lighting is different from sunlight, then the eye muscles work more actively and get tired faster. Daylight approximately corresponds to the color temperature of xenon 5500K, the maximum temperature of a halogen lamp is 3200K (deviation from the norm is more than 40%). Installation - installing xenon in a motorcycle takes no more than half an hour. The price of xenon - over the years of its existence on the market, its price has become much more affordable. Safety - Stay safe, be visible!

1. To install xenon H4 we will need a headlight box from an Alpha (round), optics from a VAZ 2106 (there is also a halogen light) This is how I did it:

2. Buy Bi-Xenon itself. I bought Bi-Xenon sho-me 5000 kelvin (bright white light) Color temperatures: 4300 - yellow-white. Better visible on wet asphalt 5000 - bright white - most people take it (the best option.) Both show-offs and shines perfectly 6000 - blue 8000 - blue The kit includes wires, 2 ignition units and 2 lamps. I took everything separately. The price was 1,600 rubles (all for 1) Here is my xenon:

Remember Bi-Xenon - near/far, Xenon - only near.

I will add to the topic when I make myself a xenon

Should do it this weekend. There will be pictures and description

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How to replace a scooter headlight bulb

A procedure such as replacing a light bulb in a scooter headlight can be done even by inexperienced owners. Replacing the light bulb is necessary in a number of cases when operating the scooter at night becomes impossible, uninformative or dangerous. Among the main prerequisites for this, the following should be highlighted:

• The low beam filament is burnt out.
• The high beam filament is burnt out.
• The low and high beams on the scooter do not work.
• The light bulb contacts are melted or damaged.

Let's proceed directly to replacing the light bulb in the scooter's headlight:

1. We install the scooter on the central support.
2. We remove the head part of the scooter's trim (if the headlight is located in the steering part) or the front plastic (if the headlight is located below). Sometimes you will need to unscrew the mirrors.
3. The light bulb is often installed in the reflector on the reverse side. The design usually involves installing a light bulb in a reflector along with a socket, using a spring-loaded element and antennae. To dismantle, just press on the cartridge and turn the structure clockwise or counterclockwise.
4. We install the new light bulb in place in the same way. As stated above, it is imperative to adhere to the power rating specified by the manufacturer. When using halogen lamps, touching the bulb with bare hands is not allowed. Use a dry cloth or the protective polyethylene cap included with the lamp.
5. The reflector usually has the same design with the front plastic of the steering wheel, which, in turn, is simply attached to the steering wheel and the reverse plastic with latches, screws and bolts. Collecting all the elements is very simple.
6. We check the operation of the lamp and the scooter is ready for use.

Regulator

Next, let's look at the regulator; many people confuse it with a switch; the switch relates to the ignition and has nothing to do with the rest of the electrical system. It is also called a voltage relay or a relay-regulator; this is also not correct; relay-regulators are used in conjunction with generators with an excitation winding; scooters do not have them. In scooters, a modern regulator does not contain any relays and consists of a low-power rectifier-stabilizer and a simple electronic circuit, usually based on a thyristor or triac, which regulates the voltage on the control winding. Fully adjustment looks like this: at startup, the voltage on the rectifiers reaches the required 13.8 volts, as soon as this happens, the stabilization circuit on the main winding is started; part of the voltage from the main winding is supplied to the regulating winding by pulses through a thyristor or triac; as a result, the action of induction and antiphases reduces the EMF in the coils and reduces voltage in the main winding. This scheme has many advantages: simplicity, compactness, low cost, low heat generation, and greater reliability. But there are also disadvantages: low efficiency, variable output voltage, voltage fluctuates greatly from 6 to 17 volts

All this is not important for the incandescent lamp in the headlight, for which the main winding is actually made, so the circuit can be considered ideal simply for a scooter, without tuning. To charge the battery, turn signals and instruments, a constant voltage is used produced by a low-power rectifier-stabilizer in the regulator, the same one that provides the reference voltage for controlling thyristors

Usually this current is no more than 2-3 amperes.

People who have no idea about the principle of operation of the regulator suggest connecting all additional equipment to the battery; the result is disastrous; first, everything works; the battery gives up its energy instead of being charged; then, as the battery discharges, the load on the regulator increases, and when the maximum is reached, the regulator overheats and burns out. . Modern regulators cannot be repaired, and buying a new one costs a lot of money. But what’s more, many manage to burn more than one regulator in this way until it reaches them. The only good thing about this situation is that many modern regulators have protection against overloads, both thermal and power, so that usually everything ends only with a discharged battery.