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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Default Headlight bulb?
Is it HD specific or can it be bought anywhere? My low beam bulb is dead.

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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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autozone etc.

think about a silverstar or other premium bulb--- but be aware that the "best" bulb in the line has a shorter service life, there is a little chart on the package

some States it's legal to use high beam in the day--- evens out the wear between low and high

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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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It's an H-4 bulb. Any parts house has H-4.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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Check www.danielsternlighting.com He's the man!!! read about the blue tint on bulbs.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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I use an H-4 bulb that's 65w/100w, their used on dirt/street bikes. pretty cheep, and lots of light on HI.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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You may want to consider going from the sealed one piece unit to a 2 piece (bulb and lens) unit. You will find your lighting will be much improved. I recommend susquehanna motorsports - find them at www.rallylights.com. I went with the Hella brand HL79562 7" lens paired with the Osram 70H/65L H4 bulb. Huge difference.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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I would look at upgrading if you're already gonna replace. Search the forums for posts on bulbs - I took user "iClick" 's advice and went with the setup below:

MUCH brighter than stock, and a lot cheaper than LED...

http://www.rallylights.com/detail.aspx?ID=271
http://www.rallylights.com/detail.aspx?ID=350
 
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Try a PIAA bulb. It's tons better and brighter than the stock bulb. Chances are your local moco or indy carries them.

http://www.piaa.com/Bulbs/Bulbs-H4.html
 
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Im running the Hella E code housing for $30 and the Osram 80/100 bulb for $12. like stated earlier, huge difference
 
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http://www.germanautoparts.com/Hardware/Bulbs/H4

4th one down (Osram H4 80/100) - you'll be amazed at how bright this bulb is...
 
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