Touring Passing Light Bulbs
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Cruiser
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From: Wichita, KS
Touring Passing Light Bulbs
I have read in the forum that some people have replaced their passing lights on Touring bikes with another brighter bulb. Not looking to go to LEDs just yet and ya I know they are much brighter. I was just wondering what specific brand, bulb # people have used in the passing lights to make the passing lights whiter and brighter. Any suggestions?
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From: Rochester N.Y.
If you have a standard 881 bulb in your 08 Ultra , there are a few different bulbs you can go with.
The 881 is a PGJ13 right angle bulb , so here are a few alternatives
881 27.5 watt
886 50 watt
889 27 watt
894 37.5 watt
896 37.5 watt
898 37.5 watt
A couple have clear tips but the standard is usually black tipped.
All are PGJ13 and will pop right in the housings.
I have safely run 37.5 watt in mine and had no problems , 50 watt might be a little high for the stock wiring.
Aim is critical ( and a real pain) for the best results.
I personally run amber passing beams with the thought that oncoming traffic "sees" me better.
Mick
The 881 is a PGJ13 right angle bulb , so here are a few alternatives
881 27.5 watt
886 50 watt
889 27 watt
894 37.5 watt
896 37.5 watt
898 37.5 watt
A couple have clear tips but the standard is usually black tipped.
All are PGJ13 and will pop right in the housings.
I have safely run 37.5 watt in mine and had no problems , 50 watt might be a little high for the stock wiring.
Aim is critical ( and a real pain) for the best results.
I personally run amber passing beams with the thought that oncoming traffic "sees" me better.
Mick
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From: In the flatlands!
I believe the OP was talking about Passing Lights.
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Cruiser
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From: Wichita, KS
Mick - thanks for posting the bulb numbers. This helps a lot.
Now what have people used (Brand, model)? Is Sylvania Ultra's good or some other brand.
Now what have people used (Brand, model)? Is Sylvania Ultra's good or some other brand.
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From: The Desert SouthWest
I'll be watching this thread also as I'd like to change bulbs to get just a little more brightness out of them as I do alot of riding at night.
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