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Old 07-02-2008, 10:59 PM
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Default Headlight bulbs?

I used to get Xenon bulbs real cheap from ebay and have found some that are supposed to fit the Sporty.

They worked beautifully on my car and were quite a bit brighter than the regular bulbs.

Anyone have experience with them or have a suggestion about what replacement bulbs I should keep around?
 
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Old 07-02-2008, 11:05 PM
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On most of my previous bikes I always replaced the stock bulb with a higher wattage bulb... not for me to see better but for me to be noticed by others better.... haven't gotten around to doing that on the sporty yet.... plus, technically it's illegal to install a higher wattage bulb, at least where I live.... sorry... just babbling here.
 
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Old 07-03-2008, 12:06 AM
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I use Sylvania silverstar, super bright.

 
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Old 07-03-2008, 12:28 AM
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+1 on the Silverstar bulbs.&nbsp\\; You won't believe the difference it makes.
 
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I use the PIAA Extreme White bulbs. They have very high lumen output, similar to the Silverstar, at the same amperage rating as the stock bulb. I found the Silverstars ran much hotter, didn't last very long on high beam and drew to many watts for my liking.&nbsp\\;
 
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