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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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Default RE: brighter Head lights

Kuryakyn sells 90/100W H4 bulbs for $9, which is something any HD dealer can order. My dealer stocks them.

www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=metric&ci=2963

I used 85w100W and 90W100W on my old RK for nine years without any problems, including the last few years with a Kisan modulator. I transferred the bulb and modulator to the new SG and it still works fine. I find these bulbs lasted about three years without the Kisan modulator before the high-beam would burn out, which is the filiment used about 90% of the time on my bike. With the modulator I've had better results, primarily because the 20-100% modulation makes the bulb run cooler, according to Kisan. Based on my experience I now believe what they're saying.

I would recommend staying away from any bulb with a blue tint. The blue spectrum is less visible to our eyes, and having them tinted to a higher color temperature than the standard ~3200°K H4 is counter-productive.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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Thanks Glide
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Default RE: brighter Head lights

I also use the Piaa anti vibration bulb. Big difference. Bob.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Hey Motown Hog
Which of the 3 models of PIAA H2's are you using
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 01:26 AM
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Default RE: brighter Head lights

Found this site. Got 2 of the PIAA H4 super ***** anti-vibration bulbs delivered for less than $80. Anyone find a better price???

http://www.bikerhiway.com/index.php?...roducts_id=259


Cheapest I found on Ebay for thesame bulb is $51 each shipped.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/xTrem...spagenameZWD1V


 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 02:59 AM
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Default RE: brighter Head lights

I have put about 7,000 miles on my Silver Stars and have not had a problem. They really light up the reflective stuff on the strpies and signs especially on brand new signs they really shine.

ORIGINAL: Neckball

Yep. SilverStar bulb.
Makes for a nice light. My problem was, I can't get them to last for more than about 12-15,000 miles. I've gone through two, package said "For motorcycle use'. Two was enough, I put the stock bulb back in.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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Default RE: brighter Head lights

My 02 and 06 both have the same bulbs and they are plenty bright.Could yours be not adjusted correctly.Try that first.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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Does anyone know what bulbs are in the New Dual Light Halogen Headlamp that Harley Sells?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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I have the HID version and the high beam is an H8 35watt. Not sure what the Low beam on the non HID unt is.-- Tom
 
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