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Headlight bulbs ?
- Thread starter C_Henry
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C_Henry,
HID is the way to go. A less expensive mod, than HID, that is an upgrade from stock is to put Sylvania Silver Stars in the bike. Same power ratings but a whiter light.
I personally wouldn't run anything higher wattage than stock simply because motorcycle wiring harness aren't typically all that tuff.
Don
HID is the way to go. A less expensive mod, than HID, that is an upgrade from stock is to put Sylvania Silver Stars in the bike. Same power ratings but a whiter light.
I personally wouldn't run anything higher wattage than stock simply because motorcycle wiring harness aren't typically all that tuff.
Don
I'm now heading into my 3rd year on the same Sylvania SilverStar White Light halogens. Prior to installing them, I dreaded riding at night and always made every effort to arrive home just prior to sundown.
After installing the SilverStar White light halogens (and adjusting the beams somewhat higher), I no longer worry about night time riding. They made a HUGE difference and were well worth their cost.
Most Hayabusas arrive with their low beams directed excessively low, which is useless for anything other than looking for your keys at 20 feet away.
The SilverStar White Lights I use are stock wattage, so there's no charging system or electrical issues to fear, and there are no legal issues to fear as they are stock wattage. The SilverStar White Light's are brighter than the Cool Blue's.
After installing the SilverStar White light halogens (and adjusting the beams somewhat higher), I no longer worry about night time riding. They made a HUGE difference and were well worth their cost.
Most Hayabusas arrive with their low beams directed excessively low, which is useless for anything other than looking for your keys at 20 feet away.
The SilverStar White Lights I use are stock wattage, so there's no charging system or electrical issues to fear, and there are no legal issues to fear as they are stock wattage. The SilverStar White Light's are brighter than the Cool Blue's.
I failed to mention that I also installed SilverStar White Light halogens in my 01 GSXR1000 just a couple weeks after I installed them in my Hayabusa. So they're also heading into their 3rd season of use.
Any filament type bulb is susceptible to premature failure but I'm not finding these SilverStars prone to early failure with as many years and thousands of miles as I've already gotten from them.
Your bulb's connector should be making a tight fit to the halogen's terminals and the contacts should be clean. Likewise, the halogen's glass should never be handled with your fingers, as the oil from your fingers will cause excessive heating of the halogen which can result in premature failure. I always clean the halogen's glass with alcohol and a clean cloth prior to installing them just in case some idiot at the plant where they were packaged had previously handled the halogen by its glass.
Naturally, severe highway bumps, hard wheelie landings, poor physical connection or dirty electrical connection of the halogen's terminals will contribute to the halogen's premature demise as well.
Any filament type bulb is susceptible to premature failure but I'm not finding these SilverStars prone to early failure with as many years and thousands of miles as I've already gotten from them.
Your bulb's connector should be making a tight fit to the halogen's terminals and the contacts should be clean. Likewise, the halogen's glass should never be handled with your fingers, as the oil from your fingers will cause excessive heating of the halogen which can result in premature failure. I always clean the halogen's glass with alcohol and a clean cloth prior to installing them just in case some idiot at the plant where they were packaged had previously handled the halogen by its glass.
Naturally, severe highway bumps, hard wheelie landings, poor physical connection or dirty electrical connection of the halogen's terminals will contribute to the halogen's premature demise as well.
Try the Osram H7's with H9 burners. 2100 lumens at 65W. Standard H7's are 1400 lumens at 55W. You can get them at RallyLights.
CP64217
H7 Bulb, 12V, 65W, H9 Burner, 2100 Lumens by Osram, each
$23.15
RallyLights
CP64217
H7 Bulb, 12V, 65W, H9 Burner, 2100 Lumens by Osram, each
$23.15
RallyLights
