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I wnat that headlamp brighter

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by TnFatBoy, Feb 12, 2009.

  1. TnFatBoy

    TnFatBoy New Member

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    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.
    TnFatBoy, Feb 12, 2009
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  3. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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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.
    hotroadking, Feb 13, 2009
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  4. guitarman

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    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.:devil:
    guitarman, Feb 13, 2009
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i went to the local autoparts store with my bulb.....got a 100w/100w bulb and love it........
    chucktx, Feb 13, 2009
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  6. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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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.
    hotroadking, Feb 16, 2009
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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!!!!!!!:)
    chucktx, Feb 16, 2009
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  8. hotroadking

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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...
    hotroadking, Feb 17, 2009
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    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.
    voodoo1, Feb 17, 2009
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  10. guitarman

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    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.:(
    guitarman, Mar 24, 2009
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    I think you mistyped. It should be tri-countyharleydavidson.com. Just thought you might like to know.

    Kevin
    08XModel, Mar 24, 2009
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