Brighter headlight replacement
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Brighter headlight replacement
Just wanted to add my 2 cents about headlight bulbs. I just installed the Sylvania H4-ST replacement bulb in my '05 Ultra headlight, as suggested in one of the other threads. I have been following all the recent threads about changing out the headlight bulb for something brighter, and finally bought the bulb tonight and installed it. Very nice! What a difference! I highly recommend it.
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RE: Brighter headlight replacement
I just replaced my Sylvania for the second time, looks like it continues to fail due to vibration.
This time I went with the PIAA Super White H4 80W/80W in the head light and the Super White 55W H3 in my driving lights. What a difference in the light output. Very, very bright white light.
The PIAA is is a direct replacement motorcycle bulb and is designed for the vibration on a bike, has the same amp draw as a stock light and runs cooler, but puts out a lot more light. It's real close to HID lights.
Check it out>>> http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup...All&page=1
SteveO
This time I went with the PIAA Super White H4 80W/80W in the head light and the Super White 55W H3 in my driving lights. What a difference in the light output. Very, very bright white light.
The PIAA is is a direct replacement motorcycle bulb and is designed for the vibration on a bike, has the same amp draw as a stock light and runs cooler, but puts out a lot more light. It's real close to HID lights.
Check it out>>> http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup...All&page=1
SteveO
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RE: Brighter headlight replacement
Thanks, SteveO, I was wondering what to do about the driving lights. They look pale yellow next to the H4. I will probablyorder the PIAA bulbsand keep them as backup if mine fails from the vibrations.
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RE: Brighter headlight replacement
ORIGINAL: SteveO
This time I went with the PIAA Super White H4 80W/80W in the head light and the Super White 55W H3 in my driving lights. What a difference in the light output. Very, very bright white light.
The PIAA is is a direct replacement motorcycle bulb and is designed for the vibration on a bike, has the same amp draw as a stock light and runs cooler, but puts out a lot more light. It's real close to HID lights.
SteveO
This time I went with the PIAA Super White H4 80W/80W in the head light and the Super White 55W H3 in my driving lights. What a difference in the light output. Very, very bright white light.
The PIAA is is a direct replacement motorcycle bulb and is designed for the vibration on a bike, has the same amp draw as a stock light and runs cooler, but puts out a lot more light. It's real close to HID lights.
SteveO
Even PIAA's site says that it has a slight blue tint.
I will not use a blue light headlight, ever.
Can you please confirm or deny whether any blue is actually present?
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SteveO were did you get the Piaa super white H4 80w/80w? I saw on the link the driving lights but not this one.
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RE: Brighter headlight replacement
ORIGINAL: Dogwood
I'm concerned, dispite the name, that this blub will produce light with a blue tint.
Even PIAA's site says that it has a slight blue tint.
I will not use a blue light headlight, ever.
Can you please confirm or deny whether any blue is actually present?
ORIGINAL: SteveO
This time I went with the PIAA Super White H4 80W/80W in the head light and the Super White 55W H3 in my driving lights. What a difference in the light output. Very, very bright white light.
The PIAA is is a direct replacement motorcycle bulb and is designed for the vibration on a bike, has the same amp draw as a stock light and runs cooler, but puts out a lot more light. It's real close to HID lights.
SteveO
This time I went with the PIAA Super White H4 80W/80W in the head light and the Super White 55W H3 in my driving lights. What a difference in the light output. Very, very bright white light.
The PIAA is is a direct replacement motorcycle bulb and is designed for the vibration on a bike, has the same amp draw as a stock light and runs cooler, but puts out a lot more light. It's real close to HID lights.
SteveO
Even PIAA's site says that it has a slight blue tint.
I will not use a blue light headlight, ever.
Can you please confirm or deny whether any blue is actually present?
They are more white than blue. I have PIAA bulbs in my dual headlight and H3 silverstars in my passing lamps and am very pleased with the results.
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RE: Brighter headlight replacement
Here is the link for the 80/80>> http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup...All&page=1
Also, my passing lights are replacement lamp holders that match my 05 Ultra, they have replacaeable bulbs. Make sure you insulate the wire clips when you install or they will ground out on the housing. The rubber backing is tricky to get off to get at the bulb, but it can be removed and secured back on with a wire tie.
They are a very bright white with a slight blue tint same as the Lexus, BMW HID lamps from a distance. You don't notice the tint while driving, only the great white light they put out!
See and be seen!!!
SteveO
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