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Jul 15, 2011 | 09:50 PM

#31

pjciii

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From: Lawrenceville Ga

this one work very well for OEM replacement. order a couple because of shipping.
http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Numbe..._2439488A.aspx

patrick

Jul 15, 2011 | 11:09 PM

#32

iclick

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From: Baton Rouge, LA

Quote:

Originally Posted by barkster99

Personally, I got a Cibie unit. It cost about twice the Hella that iclick suggests and probably isn't much different. (Iclick - where were you years ago when I did this?)

Your thread from April 2008 was started a few months before I researched and bought the Hella E-code headlights. I've had the Hella headlight installed since Sept. '08 and although I had run E-code lights on my cars I had never researched it for a MC until that time. My old RK had a Bosch fluted DOT headlight (stock HD) which worked well, but I wasn't happy with the non-fluted HD light that came on my '07 SG. It looked good but the cosmetic appeal was gained at a loss in performance. I did some checking and found that Hella (German) was no less reputable than Cibie (French) in enthusiast circles, and the price was the clincher for me with the Hella coming in at half the price of the Cibie. I would've considered Marchal, Carello, or Auteroche if I could've found them, as I used most of these as well as Hella and Cibie at one time or another in my cars, long before H4 was standard equipment or well-known with the public. I quickly learned to respect the E-code pattern, which is superior to the DOT-code variant, and I think they are a very underrated option for HD owners.

Aug 12, 2011 | 09:24 PM

#33

Red Rider 2010

Stage IV

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From: Columbus, Ohio

PIAA H4 Headlamp

I just installed a PIAA H4 "Intense White" bulb in the headlamp of my 2010 Electra Glide. Almost immediately the headlamp began to fill with smoke (or what appeared to be smoke). Anyone have any idea why?

Aug 18, 2011 | 01:16 PM

#34

dsw1519

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From: Bucks County PA

subscribing to this thread. thanks.

Aug 18, 2011 | 01:29 PM

#35

reh13

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From:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twinrider

Color Temp (K) Color Description:
3000k: Yellow light (suitable for fog lights)
4300k : White light with tinges of yellow (closest to daylight, used in OEM applications)
5000K: PURE WHITE LIGHT.
6000K: White light with tinges of blue
8000K: Distinct blue color light
10000K: Bluish-green light
12000K: Bluish-purplish light.

Interesting info...thanks

Aug 29, 2011 | 07:42 PM

#36

dsw1519

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From: Bucks County PA

Thanks for the info guys. I bought a PIAA Extreme white bulb. The improvement in brightness is significant compared to the cost.

Aug 29, 2011 | 08:27 PM

#37

wheelman38

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From: NY-NC

Trucklite 7" LED Kury LED passing lamps. Bright and white.

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Aug 29, 2011 | 08:49 PM

#38

pargenz

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From: Fennario

I've usually replaced the stock bulbs in my scoots with lamps from Walter's Workshop. Good products and prices.

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Aug 31, 2011 | 12:05 AM

#39

thereal142

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Joined: Sep 2007

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From: central MN

Quote:

Originally Posted by iclick

Hella 80/100w bulbs

If you don't mind taking another five minutes, install this for another $38 or so. It's worth it.

Hella 7" E-code headlights

I am running exactly this, and I wouldn't trade this combo for anything. The E-code reflector/lens is the secret. My low-beam is super wide and bright, and my high beam is absolutely positively devastating to anything in it's path. A true flame thrower!

Oh, yeah, and no goofy weird novelty blues and purples...

PS: Yes, they are available for the Roadglide. http://www.rallylights.com/detail.aspx?ID=733 Somebody correct me if these won't fit the Fugly.

Last edited by thereal142; Aug 31, 2011 at 12:11 AM.