SILVERSTAR review
RE: SILVERSTAR review
I hope you all that are running Silverstars have good luck with them. Everyone that I know of that has used them (in cars) have had them burn out in less than 6 months. And with the fact that there is less use and vibration in a car I would think the life of one in a bike would be even less. If nothing else make sure you keep a spare on you so you don't get stranded at night w/o light.
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RE: SILVERSTAR review
ORIGINAL: Monstermile
I hope you all that are running Silverstars have good luck with them. Everyone that I know of that has used them (in cars) have had them burn out in less than 6 months. And with the fact that there is less use and vibration in a car I would think the life of one in a bike would be even less. If nothing else make sure you keep a spare on you so you don't get stranded at night w/o light.
I hope you all that are running Silverstars have good luck with them. Everyone that I know of that has used them (in cars) have had them burn out in less than 6 months. And with the fact that there is less use and vibration in a car I would think the life of one in a bike would be even less. If nothing else make sure you keep a spare on you so you don't get stranded at night w/o light.
This car has been rear ending last Aug 22nd, 05 (it was totalled, I had to buy it back and rebuild the rear end, new seat, fuel pump, dash board, and front hood and grill peice then a paint job). Then some guy in a F-350 pulled out of a bar parking lot and ran into my front fender on the 1st of this month and creased that in.
With all that bouncing around in that small car, it amazes me it still runs. And the head lights still work fine.
I'm sure that some get a bad set, but I've never had any problem. If they burnt out tomorrow, I'd not mind, I've gotten more then my money worth out of them by now.
I'm running them on my RK in the passing lamps and they stay on all the time the bike is running.
Cruiser
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From: O land O, FL
RE: SILVERSTAR review
I've been using them in the family van for over two years and no problems so far. We moved from Upstate NY to Central FL in that van and use it all the time 155000 miles on it now ( not really that many miles for a 1993). Still good advice to carry an extra headlight bulb if your traveling far from home,they don't take up much room.
Mike
Mike
ORIGINAL: Monstermile
I hope you all that are running Silverstars have good luck with them. Everyone that I know of that has used them (in cars) have had them burn out in less than 6 months. And with the fact that there is less use and vibration in a car I would think the life of one in a bike would be even less. If nothing else make sure you keep a spare on you so you don't get stranded at night w/o light.
I hope you all that are running Silverstars have good luck with them. Everyone that I know of that has used them (in cars) have had them burn out in less than 6 months. And with the fact that there is less use and vibration in a car I would think the life of one in a bike would be even less. If nothing else make sure you keep a spare on you so you don't get stranded at night w/o light.
Road Master
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From: The FIRST state, Delaware!
RE: SILVERSTAR review
I've used Silverstars, no problems.
As a matter of fact, I bought some cheapos on Ebay because they were a little higher on the color spectrum and STILL have them in my 2001 Lincoln LS.
As a matter of fact, I bought some cheapos on Ebay because they were a little higher on the color spectrum and STILL have them in my 2001 Lincoln LS.
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RE: SILVERSTAR review
SPOT LIGHTS / PASSING LAMPS:
What part do you need in order to be able to install the 880ST in an '05 Ultra???
Must you have #68208-98A lamps or will stock work?????????? SPECIFICALLY an '05 Ultra.
THANKS a million!!!!!!!!!!!
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RE: SILVERSTAR review
ORIGINAL: dchoran
SPOT LIGHTS / PASSING LAMPS:
What part do you need in order to be able to install the 880ST in an '05 Ultra???
Must you have #68208-98A lamps or will stock work?????????? SPECIFICALLY an '05 Ultra.
THANKS a million!!!!!!!!!!!
SPOT LIGHTS / PASSING LAMPS:
What part do you need in order to be able to install the 880ST in an '05 Ultra???
Must you have #68208-98A lamps or will stock work?????????? SPECIFICALLY an '05 Ultra.
THANKS a million!!!!!!!!!!!
But, SilverStar does not make an 880 bulb! Thats not to say you can't get a Phillips or GE or some other 880 bulb at 55 watts!
If you do not upgrade to the 880 bulb at 55 watts, then your only other choice is to go with the H-D 68208-98A for some $68 or $70 a set. Then you can use the SilverStar H-3 bulbs rated at 55 watts.
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RE: SILVERSTAR review
I looked at my road glide it looks like the fairing does the fairingto come off to change them.
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From: BOSTON originally / APPLETON WI now
RE: SILVERSTAR review
The stock bulb inclosure has a 881 bulb. You can get a 55 watt 880 bulb with the straight in connector contact. Some say that won't close the lenze assy into the lamp back shell and work. Others have said it does work.
But, SilverStar does not make an 880 bulb! Thats not to say you can't get a Phillips or GE or some other 880 bulb at 55 watts!
If you do not upgrade to the 880 bulb at 55 watts, then your only other choice is to go with the H-D 68208-98A for some $68 or $70 a set. Then you can use the SilverStar H-3 bulbs rated at 55 watts.
But, SilverStar does not make an 880 bulb! Thats not to say you can't get a Phillips or GE or some other 880 bulb at 55 watts!
If you do not upgrade to the 880 bulb at 55 watts, then your only other choice is to go with the H-D 68208-98A for some $68 or $70 a set. Then you can use the SilverStar H-3 bulbs rated at 55 watts.
RAM,
Then what is this right off the SYLVANIAwebsite?????
And the 880ST MATCHES the stock lamp draw - 27 watts / 2.1 amps. They match up perfect with the H4ST - same color temp.
880 SilverStar Fog light High Performance Halogen Fog light - part number: 880ST
565 27 ~4000K
~http://www.sylvania.com/cgi-bin/MsmG...p;hiword=880st+
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Even Autozone has got 'em:
About this product:
Part Number:
880ST
Weight:
0.5lbs.
Note:
Silver Star
Pricing:$19.99
Availability: Store: Normally stocked at your local store.
