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Apr 23, 2014 | 05:52 AM

RSDUDA

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From: CHESHIRE MA /WAKEFIELD RI

brighter head light

the wife is not very happy with the stock headlight on her street Bob I know there are are a lot of options so I was looking for ideas on what to go with
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Ron

Apr 23, 2014 | 06:02 AM

dupmaronew

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Not to sound like an *** but how about you change the bulb. I haven't done it yet but I know I've read about people putting in a brighter bulb

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...-low-cost.html

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...on-a-dyna.html

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Apr 23, 2014 | 06:36 AM

RSDUDA

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I will check into that thanks

Apr 23, 2014 | 06:43 AM

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If your bike takes an H4, you could try a a 100/80 watt bulb. Stock is a 60/55. At NAPA, it's part # BP1210H4, $9.50.

Apr 23, 2014 | 06:48 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dupmaronew

Not to sound like an *** but how about you change the bulb. I haven't done it yet but I know I've read about people putting in a brighter bulb

I was disappointed with the brightness of the headlight on my SG as well. When it blew out on my way home from work recently, I stopped into a automotive parts store and got one of the most expensive direct replacement bulbs they had, around $50, and was very surprised and super pleased with the serious increase in brightness it provides.

Apr 23, 2014 | 07:28 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Warp Factor

If your bike takes an H4, you could try a a 100/80 watt bulb. Stock is a 60/55. At NAPA, it's part # BP1210H4, $9.50.

As I am sure you know, one needs to upgrade the bulb socket pigtail to handle the extra current pulled by the higher wattage bulbs or you may fry the OEM socket/wiring.

Apr 23, 2014 | 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by modular

As I am sure you know, one needs to upgrade the bulb socket pigtail to handle the extra current pulled by the higher wattage bulbs or you may fry the OEM socket/wiring.

I have a ceramic socket and pigtail ready and waiting, but have seen no signs of needing it so far.