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Mar 23, 2013 | 08:13 PM

#21

Perrysplus

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From: Clovis, NM

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Originally Posted by desertclassic

You can get an adapter so you can run the spots on high beam. When I am running the long roads in the desert I want to be able to see as far as possible. Jim

Is this something I have to make? I'm interested

Mar 23, 2013 | 08:33 PM

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bikerguy1961

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I work for Napa and have installed most every bulb i could find ,every wattage combo , you name it and i have come full circle back to the Napa 9003BL Xenon bulb. Same wattage as stock and the high beam is outstanding , the low beam is pretty good as well. It worked well in my 07 ultra and now i have it in my 2012 streetglide along with aiming the lamp a couple of turns up from the stock setting. I also have this bulb in my 94 sporrtie and it dont do so well, but neither dose anything else . I think its because of the type of old school lens. Any way the Napa bulb is About 10 bucks if i remember right. Hope this helps. Ride on...

Mar 23, 2013 | 08:48 PM

#23

old v twin

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From: the woodlands, tx

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Originally Posted by Perrysplus

Do you have a link to those?

Here you go. Headlamp and bulbs, great seller. Buy two bulbs to have a spare.

Cibie headlamp and Osram Ralley 70/65 bulb, well worth the cost, much less than other options.

http://www.headlightservices.com/Headlamps.html

The replaceable running lamp bulbs, stock, are GE 881L bulbs.

The 881L (L is for long life) is rated at:

Ge Halogen 12v 881L/BP replacement Bulb
Primary Application: Fog/Driving Lights
12.8 Volts, 2.10 Amps, 27 Watts
T-3-1/4 Bulb Type, Right Angle PGJ13 Base
43 Mean Spherical Candle Power from C-6 Style Filament, 1000 Hour Rated Ave. Lab Life

I found and purchased the GE 898 bulbs. The specs are:

Ge Halogen 12v 898/BP replacement Bulb
Primary Application: Fog/Driving Lights
12.8 Volts, 2.93 Amps, 38 Watts
T-3-1/4 Bulb Type, Right Angle PGJ13 Base
60 Mean Spherical Candle Power from C-6 Style Filament, 1900 Hour Rated Ave. Lab Life

Great option for the running lamps.

Last edited by old v twin; Mar 26, 2013 at 06:48 AM.

Mar 24, 2013 | 03:01 AM

#24

emwolb

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From: eastern oklahoma

if you want the best bang for the buck, i highly suggest the E-code Hella headlamp. susquehanna motorsports in fleetwood, pa. sells them and they're around 60 bucks. they're for the european market and they claim a 400% increase. they do not produce 4x the light your stock light does. what they do is focus the light properly. there is a distinct cut off so they do not illuminate overhead signs and there is no beam splashing across into oncoming traffic. most of the beam goes right down your lane and a little bit off to the right so you can spot critters at night. i've been using them for years, and they're not like the plastic harley stock headlight buckets. they're real glass and have far superior optics. i now have a roadglide ultra and they have a goofy non conventional shape so i can't replace them with the hella's. but i have a pair of 5-3/4" on my rocket III triumph. they use a h-4 bulb of your choice and they are clearly much brighter than the stock headlights. the electraglides all use the 7" housing. they're a 5 minute swap out if you're extremely slow like me. one screw at the bottom for the chrome ring. three screws inside for the retaining ring, one connector to unplug from the old housing and plug into the new light. cheap and easy, what more could you want?

Mar 24, 2013 | 08:47 AM

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Billyram

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From: South Carolina

I'm going to try the E-code Hella. I'm running the Osram 70/65 bulb in the stock Harley reflector and it's plenty bright but a bit too much light where you dont need it. On high beam the signs will blind you. One thing about running the passing lamps on high beam is if you're running up graded bulbs they light up too much right in front of you and this has a effect on your vision down the road. The high beam on the Osram puts out 2000 lumens and lights up the road quite well.
Thank you for the tip on the E-code Hella
Billy

Last edited by Billyram; Mar 24, 2013 at 09:02 AM.

Mar 24, 2013 | 08:57 AM

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grbrown

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From: Bedford UK

Billy, you should find that the beam shape of the Hella is better than the stock reflector, so that bulb of yours will be able to do its stuff! I have a Valeo, a good alternative which is the successor of Cibie and have used Hella in the past.

Mar 24, 2013 | 11:52 AM

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bklynbob

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From: bklyn,ny

The Hella or Cibie are the way to go.Replacing the bulb with a higher out put Osram (65/70) will yield better visibility .You have to remember that whatever bulb you put in will only see 12 volts.All the brighter non dot bulbs are rated at 13.6-13.8 volts ,so you need a relay to get that voltage to the bulb. www.easternbeaver.com sells kits or individual relays. The drawback to this brighter/hotter running bulb is about a 25-40%shorter lifespan. When you factor in the costs,in the long run you might as well go LED. like the old Fram commercial "You can pay me know,or pay me later".

Mar 24, 2013 | 12:02 PM

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fishbust

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Originally Posted by dhincc

I went with the PIAA Extreme White Plus H4 bulb. It made a TREMENDOUS difference. The low beam is about as bright, if not better, than the factory high beam was. The high beam is fantastic. I'm very pleased with the result and it only cost $50 or so.

I put this same bulb in mine = AWESOME.