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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Question for anyone who may know the answer to this. When riding at night my stock headlight just isn't cutting it for me, anyone have a suggestion. I don't want to drop a ton of cash in it just want more light.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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Passing lamps with 55W bulbs! I have mine sitting here to put on when my bike is rideable again. Also a Sylvania Silverstar bulb! Be aware tha my experience with the bulbs is taht while they are brighter they burn out quick (silverstars). Bulb=$20. The passing lamps cost depend on the deal you find. I got the whole setup with signals and all for $100 off a forum member.

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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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+1 on the passing lamps. I had a set of National Cycle brand on my Sportster and rewired the ones on my Heritage to stay on when I want them on, not just when the headlight is on low beam.

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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 01:28 AM
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HID kit put one on my bike and man it puts out some light!!! You can pick them up on ebay anywhere from $30 to $100
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 04:22 AM
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head lamp lens. best $20 mod
http://www.ratwell.com/technical/BoschH4.html
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 04:26 AM
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My wife and i changed the bulbs on the headlamp and passing lamps to 100/90w bulbs. Makes a huge difference...
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