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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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Default Brighter headlight bulbs question
I know that this have likely been asked before but I am wondering if anyone knows of a brighter headlight bulb and passing light bulbs that I can pick up that are a direct swap out from stock (09 FLHT). I don't want to do any rewiring, or change the lens, just looking for brighter bulbs that I can pick up at my local auto care place (Auto Zone, Advance Auto, Napa, etc). I don't know anything about what type, wattage, power, color, etc that I need, so all help is greatly appreciated. If you could please either give model # or post a link it would help alot.

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Sylvania Silverstar 9003 or h4st.

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Since my headlight configuration is different from yours, YMMV--but re-aiming mine according to the manual did wonders for my ability to see.
 
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I could not believe the difference for $12.45. Best safety upgrade on my ride.

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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
Sylvania Silverstar 9003 or h4st.

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I want to put the Silverstar Ultras in my new RGU...now those are bright bulbs!
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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Of these options offered up, which ones have the traditional light color and which ones have the white look?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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+1 on the Silverstars. I had them in my 05 and now in my 10. They are brighter and whiter than the stockers by a mile!!
 
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+ 2 On Sylvania. However, Now there is the Ultra, I just put in a couple of Months ago. and Wow! Yeah $27.99 at Kragen is not cheap. But this is a bright One Folks. Was considering Passing lamps until I put in this bulb. Saved $300 no need for the passing lamps and very happy with the Sylvania Ultra. Highly recommend.
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Been thinking of going brighter. Thanks for the tip.
 
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
Sylvania Silverstar 9003 or h4st.

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Is this for the main headlight or the passing lamps? Looking to up grade all 3.

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