Bulb Upgrade
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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and besides, if I need to flash someone, I just blip the throttle.
#22
I've ordered an HID kit sometime ago, never installed it though because the high/low bulb itself didn't fit into the stock housing on my street bob. I've since returned it and plan on just going with a low beam (I never used the high beam on my bike before, so I figure with an HID low I wouldn't need it). So in my situation, should I bother with the high? I only ask because you seem pretty adamant on getting a high-beam.
and besides, if I need to flash someone, I just blip the throttle.
and besides, if I need to flash someone, I just blip the throttle.
#23
Steve......I apologize If I offended you by my wording. I have the PIAA bulbs installed on my Low Rider and 2 Heritage Softail Classics. We did a Lighting test as well, but didn't take photos as you did. All I'm saying is that it's physically impossible for a Stock Harley headlamp bulb to produce the bright white light as your photo 1 shows, and for the PIAA to produce the noticeably yellowish cast dimmer light as shown in photo 2.
Again, I apoligize if I've "pushed your buttons"......and never in my posting did I suggest you were dishonest or "incompetent". I still stand by my personal experience having 7 PIAA bulbs installed on 3 bikes that they ABSOLUTELY put out a Brighter and Whiter Light than stock bulbs....regardless of what your photos show. No disrespect intended.
Again, I apoligize if I've "pushed your buttons"......and never in my posting did I suggest you were dishonest or "incompetent". I still stand by my personal experience having 7 PIAA bulbs installed on 3 bikes that they ABSOLUTELY put out a Brighter and Whiter Light than stock bulbs....regardless of what your photos show. No disrespect intended.
As I mentioned before, even though I was underwhelmed with the noticeable difference, it clearly does allow further vision down the road, as is clear in the pictures if you look at the center lines. So the bottom line is that it is better - just not as much as I was hoping.
I appreciate your response.
Steve
#24
custom dynamics is high/low. they also have 3 versions for the same price, the diferent versions produce different light... white, blue white, blue.
#25
been reading this thread and another about aftermarket headlight housing... thinking that the Accessories Unlimited Chrome Cobra II Headlight 5.75 x 9 with the HID Headlight Kit H4 Bulb 4300k. Seems that this should be an easy fit on the 2010 Wide Glide, but I'm still very new to HD modifications... Basically 260 bucks for a new headlight look and much increased light, seems like a good deal to me anyway. Anything special/different about the Wide Glide that might inhibit this combo?
thanks!
Brian
thanks!
Brian
#26
BULB Upgrade
Great discussion on Bulbs and HID systems. I for one am very happy with the install of Sylvania Silverstar H4 Ultra Night Vision Bulb in my stock headlight 2700 miles ago. I did read somewhere that there is a model of the Silverstar rated specifically for high vibration like on Scooters. Its been said already but it is so very important to NOT touch the Glass on these bulbs.
Now I'm on the lookout for a good set of Driving lights for the Lindby Multi Bars....due to the Rubber rests on top of bars, the HD MoCo lights don't appear to be able mount on the Multibars....DARN.
GARY
Now I'm on the lookout for a good set of Driving lights for the Lindby Multi Bars....due to the Rubber rests on top of bars, the HD MoCo lights don't appear to be able mount on the Multibars....DARN.
GARY
#27
been reading this thread and another about aftermarket headlight housing... thinking that the Accessories Unlimited Chrome Cobra II Headlight 5.75 x 9 with the HID Headlight Kit H4 Bulb 4300k. Seems that this should be an easy fit on the 2010 Wide Glide, but I'm still very new to HD modifications... Basically 260 bucks for a new headlight look and much increased light, seems like a good deal to me anyway. Anything special/different about the Wide Glide that might inhibit this combo?
thanks!
Brian
thanks!
Brian
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I got that headlight a few years ago and like it. I put a Flash2Pass garage door module inside the bucket and had plenty of room. You should be good to go. On my 05' I had to use a mount that moved the light forward as it's a fairly deep unit. Should look good on a 10'
thanks!