Headlight Bulbs!
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Bare in mind that a single partial fingerprint (or just about any other spot) on a halogen bulb will greatly reduce its life.
I've seen guys push in a halogen bulb and have it burn out the same day.
I've seen guys push in a halogen bulb and have it burn out the same day.
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From: Chattanooga, TN
Silverstar are automobile bulbs, not designed for vibration and shock from motorcycle use.
You need a motorcycle bulb like a PIAA motorcycle bulb that is made to withstand vibrations and shock. I had a set of PIAA bright white bulbs I used on two Harley's for over 4 years and 40,000 miles before I purchased my Goldwing. I plan to use them again if I am crazy enough to get another POS Harley.
DON'T TOUCH THE BULB, clean with alcohol before installing, as mentioned a single fingerprint can reduce the life considerably.
Steve
You need a motorcycle bulb like a PIAA motorcycle bulb that is made to withstand vibrations and shock. I had a set of PIAA bright white bulbs I used on two Harley's for over 4 years and 40,000 miles before I purchased my Goldwing. I plan to use them again if I am crazy enough to get another POS Harley.
DON'T TOUCH THE BULB, clean with alcohol before installing, as mentioned a single fingerprint can reduce the life considerably.
Steve
Last edited by SteveO; Dec 16, 2009 at 06:21 PM.
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If your riding 8-10K per year that makes sense on only lasting 18mo. I still think 20.00 is cheap to be seen. I ride with the same group of guys alot and I am the only one who uses a Silverstar, manytimes have been told wow are your lights brighter than the rest There is no comparison between a Silverstar & regular H4 lamp Day or Night.
I waste 20.00 on alot of things every 18 mo. that wont help me be seen.
I waste 20.00 on alot of things every 18 mo. that wont help me be seen.
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From: Oregon / AZ
I run a 80/100..it is from a local rice shop.I get two for 20 bucks,yeah they don't last that long,one a year but who cares I look like a frieght train coming down the road,super bright
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From: Middle of Kansas
I'd hate to add up all of the $20's I waste in 18 months!!!
I like to see were I'm going so I guess I'll keep ponying up the $1.11 a month so I can see what I could/would have hit without finding out the hard way
I like to see were I'm going so I guess I'll keep ponying up the $1.11 a month so I can see what I could/would have hit without finding out the hard way
