Need a Better Headlight Bulb
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Need a Better Headlight Bulb
Crappy lighting on my Ultra. Yellow, dull, I need a better bulb. On the old bike, I used to run a OSRAM Silverstar H4. I was a great bulb. I bought it online, but can't remember where. Do they make this bulb to fit an Ultra? Anybody run this bulb? I did a google search, but everything was vague as to what models the bulb fit. Plus, they were sold in pairs.
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From: Po-Dunk Looziana
RE: Need a Better Headlight Bulb
Mixed feelings in this thread here https://www.hdforums.com/m_1501645/tm.htm
I use the HD one HERE and love it.
I use the HD one HERE and love it.
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RE: Need a Better Headlight Bulb
I slid a Hella HI4 in the light socket. My buddy hates being leadman!
Bitches about my light being so bright...and I only run it on LO beam!
Price was kinda steep though, but when it comes to seeing/being seen...money well spent!
Bitches about my light being so bright...and I only run it on LO beam!
Price was kinda steep though, but when it comes to seeing/being seen...money well spent!
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RE: Need a Better Headlight Bulb
Low beam was out on my ultra when I bought it in spring. I replaced it and the damn low beam went out last time I rode it. Gotta wonder what the hell is going on to have it die that quick, but then it may have been a cheapy part cause I got it from a old time biker mechanic that specializes in 'rigging' things. I think I'll try this silver star next.
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RE: Need a Better Headlight Bulb
We can get blue xenon bulbs here in the UK - have them in my Buell and wife's Dyna. They give a colder, whiter light than all previous types of bulb - should be available from any auto shop.
On my Glide I have fitted a Harley HID headlamp kit, which is even whiter and brighter on dip and a great daytime light, but main is very poor and dip does not give a very good pattern on the road in the dark. Very expensive and I cannot recommend it, unless you want to look cool, but not see!
On my Glide I have fitted a Harley HID headlamp kit, which is even whiter and brighter on dip and a great daytime light, but main is very poor and dip does not give a very good pattern on the road in the dark. Very expensive and I cannot recommend it, unless you want to look cool, but not see!
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RE: Need a Better Headlight Bulb
H4 SilverStar Headlight
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RE: Need a Better Headlight Bulb
What bulbs do the dual headlight kit take?
I have the kit in the garage, but I haven't installed it yet. I figure it's a good time to throw in new brighter bulbs before I install it.
Steve
I have the kit in the garage, but I haven't installed it yet. I figure it's a good time to throw in new brighter bulbs before I install it.
Steve