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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 05:47 PM
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Looking to increase the road light for the dyna...Whats the easiest cheapest solution?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Ridgerunnr
Looking to increase the road light for the dyna...Whats the easiest cheapest solution?
Have a C7 Corvette tailgate you with the high beams on...

Well, it IS easy & cheap...as long as someone else owns the car!
 
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 07:11 PM
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First try a Sylvania Silverstar bulb.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 07:11 PM
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That's too broad a question man,
What do you expect? $2.95 for a new bulb?
It's a Harley, aka: HD,, you know what that stands for don't ya?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 08:03 PM
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OK wise guys....Lol
Thinking LED lighting to replace the single lamp...There are quite a few out there, what's the best bang for the buck? I mean yea..Could add a candle to my helmet but that'd highlight my ugly bearded mug l
 
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnMn
That's too broad a question man,
What do you expect? $2.95 for a new bulb?
It's a Harley, aka: HD,, you know what that stands for don't ya?
stands for shop online and get a silver star or osram nightbreaker H4 bulb at walmart.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 08:07 PM
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I was serious about the Silverstar.
LED's are costly, there are aftermarket Daymaker knock offs from China some guys are happy with, some are not.
What are you running for a headlight 7" or 5 3/4"?
 

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Originally Posted by RANGER73
I was serious about the Silverstar.
LED's are costly, there are aftermarket Daymaker knock offs from China some guys are happy with, some are not.
nah. an led h4 cost about 17-70 depending on source. my sporty is back to the led H4. works well. before the i went led i was running the hd high performance bulb... way better than stock. just don't know what it really is. i bet osram
 
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 08:38 PM
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The Silverstar is just a higher wattage bulb. Not all H4 direct replacement LED's work well do to the reflector fluting.
He was looking for a cheap upgrade.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 08:48 PM
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Check out Amazon.com. Look for Opt7 LED for motorcycles. H4 direct plug in and 3400 lumens! I bought a pair for my 07 Dyna & the Wife's 04 Sportster. I LOVE it, she LOVES it. AWESOME lighting. The small power supply fits very tightly in the headlight shell. Cost - $50 each and well worth it. Also a VERY WHITE, BRIGHT light in the day light.
 
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