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Old 09-01-2011, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001NightTrain
Where did u get the Phillips ones you talk about? How much?
Car Quest Parts Store. Don't remember price, but it wasn't anything more than a regular replacement bulb price. Crystal Vision Ultra is what they are. Can find them online for $16, $21 for 2.

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Old 09-02-2011, 03:54 AM
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Are those hd xenons and do you recall the seller or any other info to help someone else find the right ones on eBay?

I'm on the way to work but I'll look for you tonight.There are dozens of vendors out there.

Just type Harley Xenon in the EBay search box. You'll see what I mean.
 
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$240 LED
 
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Old 09-02-2011, 07:26 AM
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Silverstars have always lasted about 6 months for me, High Beam always went first but I leave it on high all the time unless I get flashed. Got tired of switching them and bought a PIAA Extreme white. Really bright and has lasted over two years now. http://www.amazon.com/PIAA-17155-Xtr.../dp/B000RUG0IY
Pricey but worth it to me.
 
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Old 09-02-2011, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 131tman
$240 LED
Even at 29$ for the H-D Xenon bulb, I can buy 8 of them for the price of the LED. And form what I can't read they can last over 2 years meaning that it will take over 16 years to reach the price of your LED let alone the H-D one. I know, the LED is brighter but I don't really drive at night. I cant cope with the cost of a Xenon bulb but not the LED.
 
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i just had my headlight out to see where i can mount a slim ballast for an HID.

i had a ballast and bulb laying around and it fires up without problem, but the bulb was the wrong size.
 
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Old 09-02-2011, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by modes
Also I took out the bulb cover when I changed the head light bulb. Cheap impressive change.
Adam,

How difficult was it to remove the bulb cover?

THx
 
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Hella Xenon 60/55w H4+50%, under $11.00, w/ Hella 7" H4 Seal Beam
 
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Originally Posted by Garemlin
Silverstar bulbs are notorious for very short life. May want to get an extra to keep with you just in case.

Ditto,
I've used them for a couple of years. Got tired of the high beam burning out so fast. Thanks but no thanks!
 
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Old 09-03-2011, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Jrsess
Ditto,
I've used them for a couple of years. Got tired of the high beam burning out so fast. Thanks but no thanks!

Same here I had one burn out on my last trip. Make sure you have your original packed with you.
 
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