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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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I run with my high beam on about 95% of the time and it went out today. It's been 14 months since I've had it. How long do they usually last and is it covered under the 2 year warranty?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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Warranty - NO - they consider it a maintance item (like brakes - plugs - tires etc...)
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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Cool. Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Try replacing it with a Sylvania Silverstar or a PIAA Super White. Nice upgrade if you want better lighting.
 
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Try replacing it with a Sylvania Silverstar or a PIAA Super White. Nice upgrade if you want better lighting.
Where do you get them?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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H4. Sylvania Silverstar at AutoZone, PepBoys or similar auto store. PIAA can be purchased from any bike shop that deals with Drag Specialties.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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Does it help on low beam lighting?
 
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H4. Sylvania Silverstar at AutoZone, PepBoys or similar auto store. PIAA can be purchased from any bike shop that deals with Drag Specialties.
Is H4 the part number for the SSS?
 
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Osram Sylverstar part number is H4 ST.
 
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Lost my low-beam in 5 months . . .
Stuck a standard H4 in, but from what I hear the Sylvania Cool Blues do just about the same output as the expensive Silvers or PIAAs at about 15$ instead of 40$.
Thinking I'll order one now and have it ready . . .
 
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