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CHarley can you provide a link showing where the Silverstar uses more power than that PIAA bulb? The H4ST Silverstar bulb for motorcycles is rated at 55/60W just like the PIAA bulb you linked to.
Hey, I do the same as GYMRAT523. I ride all the time with the high beam on. Unless I have to be right behind someone on the highway I stay on High beam. I have never been flashed. I only go to low so I am not blinding the car in front of me. In the daytime I am on high beam also. Figure if I am to bright for oncoming traffic maybe they will see me and not pull out? Thanks Mark
I think the headlight on my 08 Nightster is pretty darn good compared to my 2000 Shadow I had. I think the headlight is ugly, but, it seems to throw off a lot of light. When I turn the brights on, it's brighter than the 3 headlights I had on the shadow.
After putting the nacelle on mine, I've noticed my headlight lights up the road a lot better. I'd imagine because it's a bit lower now. Surprising side effect.
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I think the headlight on my 08 Nightster is pretty darn good compared to my 2000 Shadow I had. I think the headlight is ugly, but, it seems to throw off a lot of light. When I turn the brights on, it's brighter than the 3 headlights I had on the shadow.
I agree. My headlight is as bright as I would want it to be.
I have a Buell Blast 7" headlight on mine. I still would like more light!
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Have been having the same problem with poor lighting on my 2005 Custom. Was so bad I would rarely ride it at nite, especially when the deer are running. Pulled the lamp, removed the diffuser, and installed a Sylvania silverstar 9003ST. Also cleaned the lens interior well before reinstalling.
That is a severe difference. The color and reach is surprising. Can't believe the difference from OEM bulbs. The H4ST that I looked all over for has been replaced by the 9003ST and can be found at O'reillys, Walmart, and most any Auto parts stores. Worked for me.
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Actually the H4ST has not been replaced with the 9003ST, they are both being made. I looked on Sylvania's site and they look about the same except Sylvania recommends the H4ST for motorcycle use and it also has a longer rated life of 150 hours on low and 50 on high vs 140 and 46 for the 9003ST.
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