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Old Jan 6, 2015 | 11:34 PM
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Has anyone used these bulbs? Thinking about the H4 Extreme White Plus.

Wondering how it compares to a stock bulb.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 12:04 AM
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Used one for awhile, but it did not last as long as I had hoped. Less that stock by a fair amount.Light output was pretty good, but nothing exceptional.Went to a TL P7 first chance I got. Never looked back. Was the PIAA worth it? not to me, but to each his own. Of course YRMV.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 12:40 AM
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I have a set of the PIAA Extreme White + on my Road Glide. A lot brighter then the 14 year old Harley bulbs they replaced. If I had the single 7" lamp like you do I would look at LED options.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 10:35 AM
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I ran them before. PIAA makes a good bulb. Lots more light for sure. Check out candlepowerinc they make a great bulb for 25 or so bucks.

If light is what you seek go LED, no halogen comes close.

I am a certified light nut and want to see as well as possible. I was hesitant to drop the $$ on the LED but now there is no way I would ever go back to a Halogen.

I am using the trucklite stuff.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 11:47 AM
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They are much brighter than stock. An easy cost effective upgrade IMO.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 12:36 PM
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They were on my bike when i bought. They were okay but on one the 3 pronged base broke off. I have the Headwinds LED lights now which are much brighter than the PIAA were. If you ride in the dark I'd advise an LED over the PIAA.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 12:56 PM
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You know what they say about opinions.....
Here's mine:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...a-upgrade.html
Still running them, on second headlight bulb but no complaints here.
Clif
 
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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 03:15 PM
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Cibie headlamp lens with the Osram Ralleye 70/65 or 85/80W Osram Rallye bulb ... !!!!!
See Daniel Stern Lighting for the scoop! He is the AUTHORITY!

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Originally Posted by Fatboy1389
Cibie headlamp lens with the Osram Ralleye 70/65 or 85/80W Osram Rallye bulb ... !!!!!
See Daniel Stern Lighting for the scoop! He is the AUTHORITY!

danielsternlighting.com __________________
Add a relay kit from www.easternbeaver.com to get the most out of this combo.
 
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Have been running PIAA in my SG for 2 years (same bulb). Great improvement over stock at a reasonable price.
 
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