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Feb 12th, 2009, 10:57 PM
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#1 | | Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Middle Tennessee
Posts: 8 Model: 2007 Harley FLSTN Interests: Motorcycles, Jetskis, Golf Occupation: business owner
| I wnat that headlamp brighter
Fellows, I would like to learn from your experiance. I want to put one of the bright headlamp bulbs in My FLSTN DELUXE. I want that bright white light you can see comming. Some of you that have tried them give me a heads up please. | 
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Feb 13th, 2009, 11:40 AM
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#2 | | Has posted 500+
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| Sylvannia Silverstar H4 for the main head light
H3ST for the passing lamps
about $19 a bulb, wall mart, autoparts stores etc.
Unless you have that dual bulb headlight like the cvos then it's different
but for Stock HD reflectors with the changeable bulb
If you have the sealed beam bulb you'll first need to replace it with a bulb housing that accepts H4 bulbs.
The Newer HD's already have this, you can get the new HD Reflector headlight it's a very good unit with one of the best reflector design patterns or Kuryakyn etc. Chicago Harley-Davidson 20% off
or
call Jenny at www.tri-countryharleydavidson.com 20% off and shipping is always reasonable.
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Feb 13th, 2009, 03:07 PM
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#3 | | Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: hingham, ma.
Posts: 8 Model: 1997 XL 883 Interests: guitar and riding Occupation: machinest
| try gothidzenon.com 'hid isn't legal but everybodies using them anyway. You just have to know what kind of bulb you need since their bulb finder only lists autos. The 10,000 is the brightest. That's what I got and I don't see anyone failing to see me coming anymore.  | |
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Feb 13th, 2009, 07:20 PM
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| i went to the local autoparts store with my bulb.....got a 100w/100w bulb and love it........
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Feb 16th, 2009, 01:25 PM
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| be careful with 100/100 bulbs in HD they can overheat and burn up wireing harnesses, Your's may not but more often than not they will.
The Silverstars will do what you want
You can put HID bulbs in but you have to get the ballast etc and wire it in, hide the ballest etc, Also HID is brighter but if your reflector isn't made for HID then it's never going to put out the light volume or pattern (not that the one you have guitarman isn't brighter) that it should.
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Feb 16th, 2009, 07:24 PM
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#6 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| i put the 100/100 in about 6 months ago.....so far so good......getting ready to add 2 aircraft landing lights to the package also......i want to see!!!!!!! 
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"FLAGS AND HANDLEBARS SHOULD NEVER TOUCH THE GROUND"
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen." We plan to meet next week to talk about planning a strategy session to discuss the next step towards forming a consensus to start the development of the rough draft for the implementation of our intention to develop a plan. | |
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Feb 17th, 2009, 07:12 AM
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| just keep an eye on it, over time the wires may not be able to hang with the draw of the bulb...
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Feb 17th, 2009, 01:14 PM
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#8 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ohio
Posts: 525 Model: 02 wide glide Interests: harleys-jack daniels-that "one thing" Occupation: trying to make a living
| first thing I changed
After getting blasted by an old lady pulling out in front of me with an estimated 18 to 20 yards to react, the first thing I change is the front headlight bulb. I use a PIAA powersport bulb for my headlight Extreme White H4 60w/55w.
It is anti vibration and brightest bulb I saw out there. So at the time I found out about them then got one. The shop where I picked it up even said that was an awesome bulb and had started using it on their rides. The heat issue is not a problem, as far as melting the harness inside the housing.. It puts out limited heat versus light. It has been in there now for a couple years.
i got an 02 HD wide glide. But I bet they carry others.
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Mar 24th, 2009, 06:17 PM
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#9 | | Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: hingham, ma.
Posts: 8 Model: 1997 XL 883 Interests: guitar and riding Occupation: machinest
| Hid
you're right Hotroadking, the HID is gonna have to come out as it shines everywhere, high, low and all around so that I really was blinding oncomers. Good thing I was only riding daylight hours mostly. Think I'll try the PIAA's next.  | |
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Mar 24th, 2009, 08:07 PM
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#10 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nebraska
Posts: 167 Model: 2008 FLHX Interests: 4 Wheeling, Riding, Camping Occupation: Electrician
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Originally Posted by hotroadking  Sylvannia Silverstar H4 for the main head light
H3ST for the passing lamps
about $19 a bulb, wall mart, autoparts stores etc.
Unless you have that dual bulb headlight like the cvos then it's different
but for Stock HD reflectors with the changeable bulb
If you have the sealed beam bulb you'll first need to replace it with a bulb housing that accepts H4 bulbs.
The Newer HD's already have this, you can get the new HD Reflector headlight it's a very good unit with one of the best reflector design patterns or Kuryakyn etc. Chicago Harley-Davidson 20% off
or
call Jenny at www.tri-countryharleydavidson.com 20% off and shipping is always reasonable. | HRK:
I think you mistyped. It should be tri-countyharleydavidson.com. Just thought you might like to know.
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Mar 25th, 2009, 07:27 AM
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