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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Hello again,
I have an 08 Street Glide and I want a brighter headlight.&nbsp\\; I don't want to change the whole headlight assembly.&nbsp\\; Anyone got any suggestions on a good bulb replacement that would be brighter than the standard one.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; Oh, and where I can get one from?
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Willie
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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I got a set of the Sylvania Ultra they are bright and have a further projection.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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I posted a similar thread a while back, and many suggested the PIAA H4 bulb. You can find it for about $20 online.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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&nbsp\\;PIAA H4 bulb.&nbsp\\;
+1 60/55w
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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Got a H-4 halogen for a snowmobile (it is very resistant to shock &amp\\; vibration ) Low beam= 55 Watts , High beam=100Watts . Kept same reflector, same wiring and paid a grand total $ 6.99 .

Works great.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:11 AM
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Either the PIAA H4 or the Sylvania H4 ST available at most auto supply stores.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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For much better lighting convert over to HID. My unit comes with a converter to change the optics of your stock lens. Both Hi and Lo beam with the same bulb. For what many have to say about the product {HERE} with photos of both Halogin and HID in the same bike. Long lasting &amp\\;_spare/replacement bulbs are available if ever needed + shipped anywhere the transportaion delivers in the world just in case. Once you go to HID you will never go back.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.
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I would like to do the HID setup but I don't do much riding in the dark.&nbsp\\; I am looking for a low cost solution to improve over the stock Harley bulb setup.
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Anyone got the part numbers that an autoparts store would use for the PIAA or HD bulbs or is the H4 the part number?
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Once again thanks,
Willie
 
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+1 Sylvania Ultra
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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Here is what I'm running in my 07 Ultra

http://store.candlepower.com/64205.html

$22 plus shipping.
 
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