Headlamp replacement bulb-LED? Halogen?
#1
Headlamp replacement bulb-LED? Halogen?
After about 1,000 miles I replaced my stock Fatboy headlamp bulb with this Harley part:
"Performance Headlamp Bulb" Part # 67074-02
This bulb, pictured below, lasted about 4,000 miles before the high beam blew out. Since I very often use the high beams during the day time, I noticed in the reflection from the truck in front of me that my light was out, so I switched to low beam. Not only am I disappointed by the "longevity" of this bulb, replacing it is a real chore.
Is there a superior bulb, perhaps an LED that fits a 2010 Fatboy? I see plug in LED bulbs for cages on line. Thanks!
"Performance Headlamp Bulb" Part # 67074-02
This bulb, pictured below, lasted about 4,000 miles before the high beam blew out. Since I very often use the high beams during the day time, I noticed in the reflection from the truck in front of me that my light was out, so I switched to low beam. Not only am I disappointed by the "longevity" of this bulb, replacing it is a real chore.
Is there a superior bulb, perhaps an LED that fits a 2010 Fatboy? I see plug in LED bulbs for cages on line. Thanks!
#3
I think some people have used the Sylvania silver stars with decent lifespan.
Might do a search in the touring section for the Sylvania bulbs....
I think the HD LED fits the 7" Fatboy
Might do a search in the touring section for the Sylvania bulbs....
I think the HD LED fits the 7" Fatboy
Last edited by frontiercat; 06-30-2011 at 02:45 PM.
#4
Thank you. What I'm trying to do is get a very bright bulb without having to spend $500 for LED lamps.
#5
Yea, the Sylvanias might be your best bet, plus you should be able to buy them at a local auto parts store...Sylvania has a web site with comparisons on life expectancy and they explain the K values too.
I do have the HD LEDs on my Ultra, pricey, but man it is crazy bright...
Good luck looking!
I do have the HD LEDs on my Ultra, pricey, but man it is crazy bright...
Good luck looking!
#6
Bought 2 Xenon Halogen 100W/90 bulbs ( stock was 60W/55,) from EBay over a year ago, Bright blue/white light, no additional power drain and just over 20,000 miles on them. No heat, no wire damage and cheap!
$10.00 delivered from EBay. ( for 2 )
Please check 'em out. there are dozens of vendors there.
$10.00 delivered from EBay. ( for 2 )
Please check 'em out. there are dozens of vendors there.
#7
The brighter the lite the more heat it puts out. Thus the sooner it will fail. Yes yours should have lasted a lot longer. Did you touch it with bare fingers? The oil from your skin will conduct heat, thus shorting the life. I usually wipe bulbs with a alcohol swath so to make sure it is clean prior to putting the lens on. Most bulbs have a chart on the back that gives life expectancy and brightness. HD does not have either.
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#8
I'm certainly no expert but I believe that the brightness is a combination of wattage plus the type of gas inside.
I asked before I bought because I've seen 100W bulbs melt not only the plastic but even the wires. Anyway they assured me that mine at 5000K brightness, ( whatever that means,) draws no more power and generates no moe heat than my standard 55/60 stock Halogens.
Apparently they were right, as the headlight lens is only warm to the touch and the plastic surround and wiring is fine. ( Voltage meter acts the same also as it did before.)
I'm a Happy Camper way out here in the woods, where it gets really dark!
#9
The brighter the lite the more heat it puts out. Thus the sooner it will fail. Yes yours should have lasted a lot longer. Did you touch it with bare fingers? The oil from your skin will conduct heat, thus shorting the life. I usually wipe bulbs with a alcohol swath so to make sure it is clean prior to putting the lens on. Most bulbs have a chart on the back that gives life expectancy and brightness. HD does not have either.
I installed it as though I were transplanting a live organ into a living patient...no oils.
#10
Thanks all! I was just wondering why, if there are replacement LED tail light bulbs, signal bulbs, headlight bulbs for cars, etc, why not the same for the HD headlight?