I've got a blown bulb and am looking for a brighter alternative to the stock 881 style bulb. It appears that a 898 bulb will fit and is a 37 watt bulb as opposed to the 27 watt 881 and also draws an additional 2 amps. Has anyone had any experience with a higher watt bulb. I'm concerned about possible excessive heat and wire damage. Thanks.

 

I put 38's in mine with no problems, been mabe two years

 

Ditto ... I put 37.5 bulbs in mine ( 4 years ago ) and they're still doing the job with no problems what so ever

 

What bulbs are you using? Are they the 898s?

 

mine are the par 35 style ,, but the higher wattage did not hurt the switches , or wiring any

 

par 35 are sealed beams...correct?

 

yes they are ,, mine is a 2005 ultra classic

 

OK thanks, I'll give the 898's a try and let ya'll know if anything blows up.