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Mar 16, 2014 | 07:59 AM

Houston_t

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Looking for a better headlight bulb

Just looking for a bulb that's brighter and more of a white color anyone have any suggestions. Not looking to add on a HID kit or spend 500+ dollars on LEDs just want to replace the stock bulbs. Thanks

Mar 16, 2014 | 08:14 AM

crimson13

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I got Sylvania Silver Star Halogen Headlight bulb from Advanced Auto Parts works great and is considerably brighter than stock. Harley also offers a brighter light.

Mar 16, 2014 | 08:19 AM

shakrr

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Just google in the number of the bulb you have say H8 4200 kelvin that's the bulb I ended up with, I have tried other higher k but like this one

Mar 16, 2014 | 08:20 AM

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Silverstar ULTRA
You will wonder why you never have used one before

Mar 16, 2014 | 08:26 AM

northeimcustom

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i put in an OSRAM h4 bulb. the stock bulb i removed was also an OSRAM, just lower wattage. the new one is brighter and less yellowy looking than stock, yet not completely white. cant remember the specific wattage off the top of my head, i will post it this evening after work.

i do know i got 2 of them off ebay or amazon for 15$ ish shipped and it did help out with being brighter and seeing a bit further high and low beams with a great light pattern. i also wanted to have a reliable bulb that wasnt gonna be popping on me. im happy with it

Edit: its a 80W/100W

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Mar 16, 2014 | 08:55 AM

Houston_t

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What's our bulb H4?

Mar 16, 2014 | 08:56 AM

ironhead3fan

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I like the brightness of the Silverstar bulbs, but I was replacing them every year. Just a nuisance to have to pull the headlight assembly apart every year. I put the one in just lower in just below the Silverstar on the chart, and it has been in there about 3 years now. Sorry I don't remember the model or specs.