BRIGHT headlight Who????
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02-01-2009, 12:53 AM
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02-01-2009, 04:33 AM
Any of you guys have an issue with the chrome on the inside reflector with these hotter bulbs?? I bought an aftermarket light from EP and within a few months the chrome bubbled on the inside. They replaced it, and within 3 weeks I could see it happening again. I swapped out the piece with my stock one and it seems to be ok. Just wondering...
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02-01-2009, 04:55 AM
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02-01-2009, 06:11 AM
got a part number or link for this bulb?
hopefully not as expensive as this one. http://*******.com/bstf2f
Thanks
hopefully not as expensive as this one. http://*******.com/bstf2f
Thanks
I got the PIAA Super White Bulb. WORKS GREAT!!!!!! Well worth the investment. It's a little more expensive since it designed for a motorcycle and the vibration it endures. The element is much thicker.
Be sure NOT to touch the bulb when installing. It has a bluish tint to the beam. But it will LIGHT THE ROAD.
Others are using the Silverstar H4. It's $20 cheaper.
Be sure NOT to touch the bulb when installing. It has a bluish tint to the beam. But it will LIGHT THE ROAD.
Others are using the Silverstar H4. It's $20 cheaper.
Last edited by yoseppi; 02-01-2009 at 06:14 AM.
#15
02-01-2009, 07:13 AM
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I have had PIAA and they are a great bulb but i found a cheaper one a candelpower bulb
i have them in both bikes they are a german bulb they work very good also
when you install these type of bulbs i was told to take the rubber boot off and leave it off it trapes heat and that is a bulb killer and could melt
i have them in both bikes they are a german bulb they work very good also
when you install these type of bulbs i was told to take the rubber boot off and leave it off it trapes heat and that is a bulb killer and could melt
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#16
02-01-2009, 09:08 AM
Here,s a link to Knee Draggers where I got mine. I was concerned about "heat" & "vibration" also. This bulb only draws enough current for 60W(H-Beam) & 55W(l-Beam). A high current draw will heat your wiring and put a lot of heat into the headlight.
Also, my Dyna had vibration problems but the bulb has held up. The price of the bulb is $48.50. The FatBob with it's twin 4" light and closed nacelle might be a different issue.
I have not seen any damage to my reflector, but I will pull the headlight nacelle to check the rubber boot. Had mine for 2 years now.
[url]http://www.kneedraggers.com and do a search for "PIAA H4 Extreme White Headlight Bulb - 60w/55w"
Also, my Dyna had vibration problems but the bulb has held up. The price of the bulb is $48.50. The FatBob with it's twin 4" light and closed nacelle might be a different issue.
I have not seen any damage to my reflector, but I will pull the headlight nacelle to check the rubber boot. Had mine for 2 years now.
[url]http://www.kneedraggers.com and do a search for "PIAA H4 Extreme White Headlight Bulb - 60w/55w"
Last edited by dlstanf2; 02-01-2009 at 09:10 AM. Reason: change link location & added search
#18
02-01-2009, 04:41 PM
Fat Bob headlights
Haven't opened up my headlight bucket yet, but looking in the "parts manual", it looks like two different lights: one straight plug - left (68329-03) and one L-shaped plug - right side (2 part #'s 69838-08 or 68881-01). I think the euro light doesn't have both light up at once, so the euro right might be single filament high beam.
Looking in the "service manual" they list domestic (69838-08 x 2) and international (68881-01 x 2), so the 68329-03 no clue.
Guess need to open the housing and what is true
left/right - sitting from rider position
As someone mentioned, the bucket size in a FatBob might be of concern for using some of the aftermarket lights. Usually the higher quality brands like PIAA put out less heat.
Any comments?
Looking in the "service manual" they list domestic (69838-08 x 2) and international (68881-01 x 2), so the 68329-03 no clue.
Guess need to open the housing and what is true
left/right - sitting from rider position
As someone mentioned, the bucket size in a FatBob might be of concern for using some of the aftermarket lights. Usually the higher quality brands like PIAA put out less heat.
Any comments?
Last edited by reesmicm; 02-01-2009 at 07:27 PM. Reason: more info
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02-01-2009, 06:40 PM
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