Headlight question
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Headlight question
The low beam went out on my 03 ultra classic and I know it's been asked a few times on here but can anyone recommend a replacement bulb that will be brighter than the original one and where I can get one at. Thanks
Upgrade to the later style headlight from Harley 2005-Later #68342-05
(if you haven't already), and you can use the Recon Xenon #264H4PB-H4 9003 (5600KELVIN) Headlight Bulb in Platinum Blue 65w/45w = 110w/90w , that's what I use.
(if you haven't already), and you can use the Recon Xenon #264H4PB-H4 9003 (5600KELVIN) Headlight Bulb in Platinum Blue 65w/45w = 110w/90w , that's what I use.
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1.) alot of the "blue tint" lights do not display contrast, and may not provide an increase in vision down the road.
2.) high wattage bulbs may burn up your ignition switch, and may possibly melt the bulb connector and wiring ( if you want to go this way build a new harness from the battery and uses relays- you can do this for less than $15 in parts)
3.) a sensible option is a SilverStar bulb at your local autozone/pepboys/napa, the wattage won't strain the bike's electrics and you'll be OK with DOT. As mentioned above the bulb type is a 9003 ( sometimes called H4, the old name)
4.) IF you can swing it, the optics on the recent bikes are much improved and headlights may be found cheap from the guys who spend $500 on an LED.
5.) if Ohio allows ( some States do) run your high beam in the daytime, it evens out the wear ( perhaps) and makes you more visible to traffic.
Mike
2.) high wattage bulbs may burn up your ignition switch, and may possibly melt the bulb connector and wiring ( if you want to go this way build a new harness from the battery and uses relays- you can do this for less than $15 in parts)
3.) a sensible option is a SilverStar bulb at your local autozone/pepboys/napa, the wattage won't strain the bike's electrics and you'll be OK with DOT. As mentioned above the bulb type is a 9003 ( sometimes called H4, the old name)
4.) IF you can swing it, the optics on the recent bikes are much improved and headlights may be found cheap from the guys who spend $500 on an LED.
5.) if Ohio allows ( some States do) run your high beam in the daytime, it evens out the wear ( perhaps) and makes you more visible to traffic.
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Jan 17, 2012 at 02:49 AM.
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The H4(9003) bulb is also what comes in the 2001-2005 Honda Civic. So you might look at shops that specialize in fixing up import cars for brighter bulbs also. APC used to make some hyper whites that would **** off oncoming traffic. 
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i went through this myself. stock bulb burnt out, replaced with a silverstar. liked the improved lighting at night. didn't like that the silverstar cost $25 bucks and didn't last a year. when it went, i replaced it with a $9.00 phillips and 2 years later, it was still burning bright.
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Don't burn your main beam during the day, that just dazzles and annoys folks. If you seldom or never ride at night, a cheap auto bulb will be fine. If you want a great light for night riding, there are dozens of different H4 bulbs out there you can chose from. I just bought a Ring Xenon Ultima, although I must admit I haven't ridden at night with it yet (too darned cold - sorry!).
On the subject of names for these things, H4 is also known as P43t!
On the subject of names for these things, H4 is also known as P43t!
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