Xenon bulb in headlamp
Road Master
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RE: Xenon bulb in headlamp
ORIGINAL: Biker Bob
Hey Phreak, how much brighter would you say the new bulb is? Thanks, BB
Hey Phreak, how much brighter would you say the new bulb is? Thanks, BB
The white light adds to the appearance of being brighter as well.
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RE: Xenon bulb in headlamp
I had an extra GM 9006 55W Bulb lying around after I put the Blue Lights in my 2K Z/28.[/align] So I drilled a large hole about one inch under the stock HD (Blue) Bulb made it a snug, push-infit - after I filed the plastic ring that's in front of the O-Ring. I then, after cleaning out all the plastic / dust out of the lenswired it into the high beam so both bulbs light. It angles up towards the stock bulb and is about a 1/2 inch from it - tip to tip.[/align] It is BRIGHT... WAY Bright.[/align] I was going to replace the stock headlight housing anyway so I figured if I 'effed it up - no big deal. I added a bead of silicone around the bulb as insurance to keep it in place. Works great - Cheap.[/align] Now I want to replace it with a Blue Bulb - and keep the stock light...[/align]
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RE: Xenon bulb in headlamp
It was worth it in my book. I was taking a *test ride* after installing the bulb, and of course at night. I was able to spot a jack rabbit crossing the road long before I got to him.
Makes me wonder what I have missed in the past.
Makes me wonder what I have missed in the past.
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Road Warrior
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RE: Xenon bulb in headlamp
I finished installing my Silverstar and it is whiter and brighter and only took 15 minutes tops. My estimate is 25% to 50% brighter and a good buy at 20 bucks. The hardest part was finding the little nut that shot across the garage floor when I loosened it too much. I also installed chrome head bolt covers and at 50 bucks, not such a good deal but very cool looking! Those took me 30 minutes to install. Thanks for all the good advice. BB
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