Hi Beam
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Hi Beam
Any one else find the high beam totally useless? Yet again tonight I was riding at dusk and could have used a functional high beam.
It should continue to light up what the low beam does just as well, but spread more light to the sides and further ahead. What it does is spread the light, but it's like it just spreads the same amount of light over a larger area, making it harder to see everywhere.
Maybe I need a headlight upgrade, but man the stock one is crap.
Steve
It should continue to light up what the low beam does just as well, but spread more light to the sides and further ahead. What it does is spread the light, but it's like it just spreads the same amount of light over a larger area, making it harder to see everywhere.
Maybe I need a headlight upgrade, but man the stock one is crap.
Steve
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If you can get a HID light kit, its the way to go. Makes for much better night riding and daytime visibility is better as well. found this one through Google. Don't know anything about it or the seller but thought I would offer it up as an option. http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=5397229. Good luck!
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I picket up a Sylania H4 SilverStar bulb from a local auto parts retailer for less than $25.00. The difference in visibility and light output is drastic.
A comparison of the difference is offered in the link below. The results I experienced were similar to what is shown.
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...ar/default.htm
A comparison of the difference is offered in the link below. The results I experienced were similar to what is shown.
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...ar/default.htm
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From: Central DE
I picket up a Sylania H4 SilverStar bulb from a local auto parts retailer for less than $25.00. The difference in visibility and light output is drastic.
A comparison of the difference is offered in the link below. The results I experienced were similar to what is shown.
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...ar/default.htm
A comparison of the difference is offered in the link below. The results I experienced were similar to what is shown.
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...ar/default.htm
Thanks for posting that. Was it just a straight up "Bulb Swap?"
Or...
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From: Music City
Got to agree on the stock light- I was night riding and the visability went to hell when I hit the high beam.
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Heres another couple of tricks you might consider.
First, upgrade to a 7" bucket
Second, get rid of the diffuser in the reflector (makes the biggest difference overall)
Third, adjust the headlight downward if you plan on using the high beam (brings the high beam into a more useful area)
Fourth, add passing lights (any manufacturer you want)
Fifth, Siverstars are a great addition, but keep a spare bulb. They blow a little too often. (Vibration)
Sixthly, if you have the money, go for HID. If you want high and low, you'll have to buy 2 units. But dont get frustrated when it wont come on every time. Several people I know have an issue there and I dont have an answer for it other than tickle the switch. Small price to pay for the best there is.
First, upgrade to a 7" bucket
Second, get rid of the diffuser in the reflector (makes the biggest difference overall)
Third, adjust the headlight downward if you plan on using the high beam (brings the high beam into a more useful area)
Fourth, add passing lights (any manufacturer you want)
Fifth, Siverstars are a great addition, but keep a spare bulb. They blow a little too often. (Vibration)
Sixthly, if you have the money, go for HID. If you want high and low, you'll have to buy 2 units. But dont get frustrated when it wont come on every time. Several people I know have an issue there and I dont have an answer for it other than tickle the switch. Small price to pay for the best there is.