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Seen on e-bay some tinted blue 60% brighter neon bulbs....worth a go??
 
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Do you have the Ebay link?
 
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Seen on e-bay some tinted blue 60% brighter neon bulbs....worth a go??
A friend got a "blue" bulbon eBay and it was a disaster. There was no focal point to the beam and dead (no light) spots in many areas. Not saying they all are like he got, but the brand-name H-4 halogens are a known quality, and available in higher wattages than stock,inexpensive, so I'll stick with 'em...
 
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Sorry Xenon[:@]
 
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I don't trust those blue bulbs to be honest, I have a Silverstar H4 put in 2 months ago, pretty happy with it. I was thinking to go HID but not sure if I have enough room to mount the module, have seen one on ebay $89us.
 
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Harley itself sells two bulbs that are better than the OEM bulb. The $10 one has highe wattage lo and high beam, The $20 is Xeonon (blue tint) I think.

So any one upgrade to these bulbs?

I was thinking of getting the $10 and in the future the $300 auxilary (sp) front lighting kit.
 
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Harley itself sells two bulbs that are better than the OEM bulb. The $10 one has highe wattage lo and high beam, The $20 is Xeonon (blue tint) I think.

So any one upgrade to these bulbs?

I was thinking of getting the $10 and in the future the $300 auxilary (sp) front lighting kit.
Just replaced my Original with the $10 and plan as you, to sooner or later get the Aux set up.
 
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h4ST sylvania is $20 and works great.
 
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I second the Sylvania H4sT. Much better than factory and its a quality bulb too that will last awhile. The blue bulbs sold on Ebay are CRAP. Stay away from them...

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h4ST sylvania is $20 and works great.
 
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