[&o]OK friends,

Without spending a fortune for HID lights (~$500), this is ABSOLUTELY the next best thing to really improve your lighting/lumens.

Your headlight AND spot/passing lamps will shine like the sun .

And the BEST part is, there is NO ADDITIONAL wattage or current draw from the stock setup. No relays. No melting wires......

These are not blue lights, but more like super bright white lights (4000K). Very noticeable in daylight and you'll have more light at night.

I researchedthis topic on forum for hours/days - the more I looked into it, the more confusing it got.

Be careful - there are many many erroneous comments and posts on this subject in the forum. Misleading, but not deliberately.

All bikes are different,this is EXACTLY how to do it on an '05 ULTRA.


HEADLIGHT:

This one is a breeze - get a Silverstar H4ST- that's it.$20. Direct replacement.

H4 SilverStar Headlight[/align]High Performance Halogen Headlight - Dual filament for both high beam and low beam - For Motorcycle Use - part number: H4ST[/align]

Low 910 +/- 10%; High 1500 +/- 10%

Low 55watts High 60watts~4000K (wattage same as stock)

http://www.sylvania.com/cgi-bin/MsmG...;hiword=880st+



SPOT/PASSING LAMPS:


There are a slew of experts and DIY's on the forum with all kinds of suggestions here because there are so many different scoots.

Iresearched the Silverstars specs, called themandwent to the dealer for a little help tooand finally got it all figured out.

For an '05 Ultra, the passing lamps are sealed beams - they gotta go period. Chuck 'em.

Buy these lampsfrom Harley -#68348-05 = $60. (I think '06's and '07's may already have this lamp???)

Yes kinda pricey but WORTH IT!!! Wiring "plug and play" adapters are included too.

You won't have to cut/splice any wires, rubber boots, gaskets.... nothing funky - straight upbulb swap. Simple. Piece of cake.

Just twist and remove the stock GE 881L bulb in these lamps-it is designed to be replaceable. Chuck it.

Buy Silverstar 880ST's ~ $20 each.THEY FIT PERFECTLY. Exact match.THAT IS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


880 SilverStar Fog light[/align]High Performance Halogen Fog light - part number: 880ST[/align]

565 27watts ~4000K (wattage same as stock)

http://www.sylvania.com/cgi-bin/MsmG...;hiword=880st+


BOTTOM LINE:

 

Dave,

Where did ya get the Silverstars?

Dan

 

H4ST and 880ST are stock items at any AUTOZONE.
And specifically designed for heavy duty motorcycle use = ST.

 

All those bulbs are also available at Advance Auto Parts stores and see I told you so that they were the greatest. At least in a different thread I told you so...

 

Wow, Thanks for the info. Looks like you went to a lot of trouble so that I can upgrade the lights on my '05 Ultra![sm=icon_cheers.gif]

 

Great info. Thanks for sharing your hard work!

 

Great information. Thanks for sharing it.

 

I forgot to ask: Does the H4ST fit in the '06 too?

 

Randy - I think most of us have an H4 halogen- check with your dealer or just pull the lamp and have an H4ST ready to install.

You got lots of time - Tomahawk must have the white stuff too









Halogen Headlamp - Clear Smooth Lens with Reflector Optics

Original Equipment on '05-later Harley-Davidson® models, these headlamps feature crystal clear lenses, mirror-finish reflector optics, and replaceable halogen bulb.

This product is available in multiple variations. Be sure to look for the one that fits the specific model and year of your motorcycle.

68342-05

7" Domestic

Fits '00-later FL Softail® and Touring models equipped with 7" headlamp. Some '00-'04 Touring models may require Retaining Ring P/N 67726-71A for installation. See your Dealer for details.

 

Great info, thanks for posting!