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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 06:25 PM
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What headlight bulb are y'all running. About to change out the bulb and looking for bulb options. Kinda want something with a blueish tint.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 08:42 PM
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PIAA H4. Works we'll for me. Too cheap to get the HD LED bulb.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by USMC_ech110
PIAA H4. Works we'll for me. Too cheap to get the HD LED bulb.
The hd bulb was $29... but, its great!!!!! I'm glad I did it instead of going daymaker. I aimed it straight and wow.... thank god... light! My question is. ... why is this not stick on all bikes with the option to go led?

Im sure the PIAA is just as good. If not better, I just got tired of not being able to see on these country back roads. And didnt feel like doing tge research.

I have seen a 70% increase in bugs hitting me in the face.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 11:07 PM
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yea i ended up going with a PIAA 70456 Xtreme White Plus H4 Anti-vibration Bulb. Hopefully it was a good choice....
 
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mrredline05
yea i ended up going with a PIAA 70456 Xtreme White Plus H4 Anti-vibration Bulb. Hopefully it was a good choice....
That's the one I got. I wouldn't say it's really bright but it is noticeably brighter than the stock bulb.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 08:41 PM
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running a yellow bulb. much better than the basic clear bulb. much more noticeable.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 08:21 AM
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When I said I was too cheap for the HD LED, I meant the Daymaker. The PIAA does me well on the upstate backroad's of NY.
 
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I use the PIAA shown below:



It's their H4 "Super Plasma GT-X Anti Vibration" bulb, which as they state burns bluish/purple on low beam and literally SCREAMS white on the high beam. I liked the idea of it burning a different color, because I always notice very quickly when another vehicle is heading towards me with even the slightest difference in standard bulb color [which is usually on the yellowish side 'cept for those douchebags with HIDs]. No problems with it thusfar [knock on wood]. They're a little pricey so look around for the best price and give one a try...

=8^)
 
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