Being more visible from the front during daylight
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If you have the 5-1/4 headlamp like the Deuce, consider the Cibie flat face headlamp replacement. I put that in my deuce, it sticks out the front of the shell about a half inch, and makes it quite noticeable from the side. The other benefit is that it is really a good lamp, throws a really usable pattern in front of the bike. IMO it was a major upgrade from a stock or a Adjure headlamp. I got it from Daniel Stern lighting.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/p.../products.html
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From: Silverdale, WA
My bad, 5-3/4 is what I meant. He was very helpful, the light is a legal motorcycle light, and he has a wide selection of bulbs for it too. I put the 7" in the ultra since the 5-3/4 worked so well in the Deuce, I wasn't disappointed.
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Much brighter...hmmm...I dunno. and they last about 6 months. Better carry a spare.
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I heard that the Silverstar wont last long in a bike, but I have had the Silverstar Ultra in the Deuce for 11,000 miles now, and it still works. YMMV...
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As with any lamp it is critical that you don't touch them with your hands when installing. Use a non-oil rag or gloves. Any contminent on the lamp will shorten its life.
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Last summer I added two aux lights to my Deuce. They are the Kuryakin Large Silver bullets. The placement of them was chosen for two reasons.
#1-making me more visible to others.
#2-adding more lighting for me.
They are on a separate power wire with relay and switch.
I achieved #1 with a triangular pattern. My thinking is that it's not a normal pattern, and therefore more noticeable.
#2- Well, it's better but not as much as I had hoped for.
Overall I'm happy with it. Next project just may be the Cibie lights.
#1-making me more visible to others.
#2-adding more lighting for me.
They are on a separate power wire with relay and switch.
I achieved #1 with a triangular pattern. My thinking is that it's not a normal pattern, and therefore more noticeable.
#2- Well, it's better but not as much as I had hoped for.
Overall I'm happy with it. Next project just may be the Cibie lights.
Last edited by Deucedog; Feb 5, 2013 at 07:03 PM.
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My history with the Silverstar; 2005 RK, 2007 E/glide and a 2011 Heritage, all upgraded the 1st week I bought 'em. All 3 never went out. Lamp is much brighter as far as rider sight forward and much wider. I dont spend $100's of dollars on an upgrade unless there is a "marked" benefit. $12 for a good upgrade for me is a value. The OEM lamp and a couple screwdrivers are in the bag, in case. Another box store usually avail for a new one if I would need another. As with any lamp it is critical that you don't touch them with your hands when installing. Use a non-oil rag or gloves. Any contminent on the lamp will shorten its life.
As with any lamp it is critical that you don't touch them with your hands when installing. Use a non-oil rag or gloves. Any contminent on the lamp will shorten its life.It used to be listed on Sylvanias website that the ultrastars life expectancy was 1 year...100hrs....can't find it now. But I did recently see it in the product guide or packaging at the autoparts store when I was buying headlight bulbs for my wifes car.
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Funny, mine lasted a lot longer than that on my car too.