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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 01:22 AM
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Guys my stock headlight sucks. Anyone using a different bulb and if so what type , brand , wattage etc. I ride solo and 2 up and if I set it for one then it sucks for the other. I am hoping to find a bulb that has a little more spread and reach. Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 05:12 AM
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I've heard great things about HD's led unit. Both for day and night. Expensive but might be worth it.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 06:45 AM
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I just jammed my HID's in my 2003...
Tight fit.... Took about 4 minutes...
40 bucks....
 
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 07:25 AM
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I've been running these for years in both my bikes. Getting great service life out of them as well.

http://www.jpcycles.com/Product/3100405
 
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 07:54 AM
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If Ur bike/light is moving that much up and down between solo and 2 up, I'd think U shocks need adjusted up to a higher load so it doesn't move so much.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 08:00 AM
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Just changed mine to a xeion bulb.much brighter cost me $6 with shipping
 
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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i have the h4 xtreme white and seems to be very good.

http://www.amazon.com/PIAA-70456-Xtr...3845961&sr=8-2
 
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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I put the HD LED on and couldn't be happier.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 08:42 AM
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Be sure it's adjusted correctly. Mine is the same bulb that's in my truck. Did have to replace the inner shell reflector that was quite messed up with age. As usually got a new take off off e-bay. What ever you do watch the amp draw. Think you only have 35 amps alternator. May even be 30 on an 01. Clunk still gone?
 
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by rob i
i have the h4 xtreme white and seems to be very good.

http://www.amazon.com/PIAA-70456-Xtr...3845961&sr=8-2
+1 on this one
 
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