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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 09:49 AM
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2005 ultra,, want to get a lil brighter bulbs,, headlight,,and driving lights,, thinking about sylvania's ultra,, does anybody know the size of the bulbs??? headlight 9004,9005,9007???/ driving lamps,,t-4,,h3,,h4??? want to buy some in advance so i can have in hand for the job,,
wattage also dont want ot burn any wireing or something like that,,
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 11:12 AM
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A almost hate to say this but.... Harley sells "upgraded" headlight bulbs. $25. Better than OEM. You would think they would just put it on the bike at the factory.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jmn1960
thinking about sylvania's ultra,,
They suck. Put them in my Shadow. Gave me a different beam pattern, not better
 
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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I'm having good luck with a hell h4,its 85/100 watt and very bright.got 2 years and about 20,000 miles on it and a set of 35 watt passing lamps.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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Don't mind if I tag this for the info instead of searching for prior links on this, it's easier this way, thanks
 
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 08:59 PM
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I put a sylvania ultra in my VTX. It was much better than the stock bulb. It was in there when I sold the bike 25,000 miles later.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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This is what I use. And it is very much difference from the stock bulb.

They make it on H4 and H3 for your bike.

A real easy and cost effective way to improve visilbility at night on the scoot.

PIAA 70456 Xtreme White Plus H4 Anti-vibration Bulb : Amazon.com : Automotive PIAA 70456 Xtreme White Plus H4 Anti-vibration Bulb : Amazon.com : Automotive
 
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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I just hit that Amazon link and it popped up that it didn't fit my 2010 FLHX or my 2009 Subaru, or my my 2007 Silverado, or my Ninja 250, which is my kids bike.
Next link I click on they will probably tell me the last time I took a dump.LOL
 
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by arlinsg
I just hit that Amazon link and it popped up that it didn't fit my 2010 FLHX or my 2009 Subaru, or my my 2007 Silverado, or my Ninja 250, which is my kids bike.
Next link I click on they will probably tell me the last time I took a dump.LOL

You have an H4 light bulb

This will fit your FLHX

Well worth the money.
http://www.piaa.com/store/c/21-Autom...?Attribs=61+38

Another thread on this subject. Believe me these bulbs are AWESOME

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-question.html
 

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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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I believe H4 is all you need. I bought a pair of these off EBay and seems to work great. Brighter than OEM but I can't tell how long it's going to last. So far I have about 2,000 miles on mine and is fine. Worth a shot for $4.50. I bought a pair. http://www.ebay.com/itm/281087299400...84.m1439.l2649
 
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