I run the Silverstars in my truck and love them... I put one on my spinger softail and love it to,,,

 

I also use the Silver Star bulbs, but I learned a long time ago that just YOU didnt touch the glass envelope of the bulb, someone else may have or a spec of dirt could have gotten on the glass during shipping. Before I install any halogen bulb, I always make sure to wipe the glass clean with a cotton gauze pad and rubbing alcohol. Using this method, the Silver Strars in my Ford Bronco, and in both of my bikes last much longer than a year. The pair I have in the Bronco have been in there for over two years now.....and the one in my 03' SE-Deuce has been working just fine since spring of 07.

 

Consumer reports tested quite a few bulbs(9005's? )a couple years ago.The silverstars were no brighter than any other bulb (and put out a few less lumens than a few tested also).The blue tint gives the perception of a brighter light cause it appears whiter,it ain't. The only way to get a brighter light is to get a 65/70 watt bulb and wire it through a relay and 12 ga. wire..............or a DOT H.I.D

 

great..I'll get one...do I need to replace the socket or other too?

 

Last summer I put a pair of Silverstars in my RG and was very pleased with how they lit up the road at first but after just a couple months one went out so I replaced it thinking maybe it was a fluke. But after a couple of months more another went out. I'm thinkin about just going back to the HD replacements since the ones that were in the bike when I got it lasted several years before one went out and the RG fairing is a pita to r & r.

 

I'm a Silverstar fan and have had them in the bike and truck for 1 year each. I'm 'waiting' for one to go out as I got the brightest one they had, which is suppose to have the shortest life also...

 

Does anyone know the Silver Star# I need for the fog lights. I have a 2011 Ultra. It's not the 880 like everyone says. It has to have the 90degree angle connector

 

Mine did not last 4 months. I ame going to buy 2 at Harbor Freight today and if one goes out in a short amount of time I will use the second for a backup and go with Harley's brand.

 

Keep your original bulb in your bag. Silverstars are notorious for short life.....

 

I've had all the PIAA's with the different Kelvin Temperature (color rating) and I've used the Silverstar and Silverstar ULTRA (because I ride an Ultra, just kidding) however, The life span is DEFINITELY shorter than anything I've ever used. When they worked they were very nice though. I'm using LED's now. I actually have 2 brand new Phillips Xtreme Power bulbs for sale if anyone wants them. $25 shipped. PM me