Upgrading headlight bulbs to LED

[Oldtimer79]

Getting to replace HS5 12V 35/30 headlight bulbs on my PCX. Was wondering if it possible to upgrade the HS5 with an LED bulb. It would be brighter. Is it a good idea?

Oldtimer79

[Mel46]

Good luck finding LED bulbs that have the watts you need (35/30W). Any higher than that will fry your system. Every website I have looked on no longer has them, except one, which must have purchased the remaining lot and requires orders to be 200 pieces minimum.

[Gil]

I'm with Mel46, there is no direct replacement for the Halogen bulb, so the light pattern will never be right and they will give lots of light glare to oncoming drivers. I had LED bulbs on my scoot for a while, but took them out because they used too many watts and the light pattern was never right. I ultimately added LED auxiliary lights for night riding and daytime running lights, when on two lane roads.

[Oldtimer79]

Thanks for the info on the LED bulbs. I'll definitely stay with the Halogen. I appreciate your opinions. --Oldtimer79

[Oldtimer79]

Getting back to the HS5 12V35/30W bulb, what would be the best and brightest replacement bulb to use?
---Thanks, again.----- Oldtimer79

[pcx888]

Getting back to the HS5 12V35/30W bulb, what would be the best and brightest replacement bulb to use?
---Thanks, again.----- Oldtimer79

I replaced my whole headlight unit. From ebay. Which uses h4 bulb. which can be switched to led.