Brighter Headlight Bulb
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Have any of you gone and traded out the stock bulb for a PIAA, or other aftermarket bulb. I want to increase my noticability as much as possible, and if that means dropping $40 on a bright bulb, i'm all for it. I would also like something that makes the road as bright as possible if i ever go night riding, or get caught in a dusk/evening setting.
What type of bulb goes in our stock headlights? and H3, H4...or something else. Thanks.
Marc
What type of bulb goes in our stock headlights? and H3, H4...or something else. Thanks.
Marc
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RE: Brighter Headlight Bulb
ORIGINAL: HaggisMan14
Have any of you gone and traded out the stock bulb for a PIAA, or other aftermarket bulb. I want to increase my noticability as much as possible, and if that means dropping $40 on a bright bulb, i'm all for it. I would also like something that makes the road as bright as possible if i ever go night riding, or get caught in a dusk/evening setting.
What type of bulb goes in our stock headlights? and H3, H4...or something else. Thanks.
Marc
Have any of you gone and traded out the stock bulb for a PIAA, or other aftermarket bulb. I want to increase my noticability as much as possible, and if that means dropping $40 on a bright bulb, i'm all for it. I would also like something that makes the road as bright as possible if i ever go night riding, or get caught in a dusk/evening setting.
What type of bulb goes in our stock headlights? and H3, H4...or something else. Thanks.
Marc
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RE: Brighter Headlight Bulb
I have Sylvania Silver star (9003ST) and it was a big inprovement. same bulb that is in my car so decided to try it in my bike. go to walmart and pay a little under $30 for 2 of them
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RE: Brighter Headlight Bulb
Pretty sure on a Sporty you will have to pull the lens out of the headlight bucket, then change the bulb.
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RE: Brighter Headlight Bulb
liltrk is correct. Actually, you have to take the headlamp apart starting at the top access cover just as you would if you were simply adjusting the angle of the headlight - you just have to go farther in the disassembly. It's a wise idea to invest in a manual - makes all this stuff a cinch...
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P.S. Keep your fingers off the new bulb and wipe it clean when you install it - the oils from your skin will ruin a halogen bulb.
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P.S. Keep your fingers off the new bulb and wipe it clean when you install it - the oils from your skin will ruin a halogen bulb.
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Thanks. I"ve got the latex gloves all ready for when i handle the bulb. Where a good place to get a manual...just pick it up from the local HD dealership? Or ebay it?
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Personnaly, I'd order it from Chicago Harley or Surdykes - they give 20% off the regular dealer/stealer price of $48.00... Actually, they both give 20% off ALL parts. The manuals aren't expensive, they're priceless!
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