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Old 08-31-2010, 03:52 PM
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I know that this have likely been asked before but I am wondering if anyone knows of a brighter headlight bulb and passing light bulbs that I can pick up that are a direct swap out from stock (09 FLHT). I don't want to do any rewiring, or change the lens, just looking for brighter bulbs that I can pick up at my local auto care place (Auto Zone, Advance Auto, Napa, etc). I don't know anything about what type, wattage, power, color, etc that I need, so all help is greatly appreciated. If you could please either give model # or post a link it would help alot.

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Sylvania Silverstar 9003 or h4st.

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Since my headlight configuration is different from yours, YMMV--but re-aiming mine according to the manual did wonders for my ability to see.
 
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I could not believe the difference for $12.45. Best safety upgrade on my ride.

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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
Sylvania Silverstar 9003 or h4st.

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I want to put the Silverstar Ultras in my new RGU...now those are bright bulbs!
 
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Of these options offered up, which ones have the traditional light color and which ones have the white look?
 
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+1 on the Silverstars. I had them in my 05 and now in my 10. They are brighter and whiter than the stockers by a mile!!
 
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+ 2 On Sylvania. However, Now there is the Ultra, I just put in a couple of Months ago. and Wow! Yeah $27.99 at Kragen is not cheap. But this is a bright One Folks. Was considering Passing lamps until I put in this bulb. Saved $300 no need for the passing lamps and very happy with the Sylvania Ultra. Highly recommend.
Here is the YouTube Video

Here is the manufacturers before and after photos of the ultra


 

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Been thinking of going brighter. Thanks for the tip.
 
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
Sylvania Silverstar 9003 or h4st.

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Is this for the main headlight or the passing lamps? Looking to up grade all 3.

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