Ok the lights on my new scooter suck, Ive been researching enough to make my head spin....

I dont like the look of the led lights and don't want to have a low beam only HID... What do you guys recommend for upgrading the bulbs on a 12' ultra? Headlight and passing lamps. Anyone using PIAA bulbs?
Thanks

Steve

 

The PIAA are good but they burn out quick. Before you run off and pay a bunch of money for a new bulb, try using a regular one and just adjust the light up so it shines on stuff you want to see instead of at the ground. It has the same effect as using a brighter bulb.

One more thing. If you have the spot lights and if they were put on by a dealer, there is probably a 100% chance they adjusted your head light way down. Mine did, and it was the same with all my friends that got the spots. The dealer told me they don't want to be responsible for blinding other people so they always adjust the light down, I'll have to adjust it back up myself, so I did. Yours might not be adjusted correctly and even if it is, just point it up a little more. Take it out at night and point it down the road and adjust it until you see what you want to. Forget about the correct way to do it, just do it for what works best for you. You don't need a brighter light, you need to point the light where you need it.

 

I tried the PIAA bulbs and as jjnoble stated they burn out fast. If you do replace the bulbs I found that the Silverstars to last longer and are brighter then stock plus you can get them at most auto parts stores.
As jjnoble said first thing to do is adjust the headlight angle. Mine from the dealer was good for looking at my front fender, but sucked for seeing the road. I adjusted it so I can now see down the road. You will know if you get it too high as you will get flashed a lot. Then just adjust down in stages until the flashing stops, but do this without the spots on as I found out with my Road King that the spots tend to fool drivers into thinking you have your brights on.

 

Osram who I think are made my Sylvania now in the 80/100 watt w/a Kissan Headlight Modulator on it that only works on High in the day. You'll be good to go.

 

e code housing ,about 30$ much better pattern focused light instead of throwing it where its not needed.

 

Exactly... You'd be surprised how well these lights work if aimed to optimum adjustment. Do it on a dark rural road cuz you can get it just right that way, headlight and spots!

 

Ive been running the PIAA bulbs for a while now. No burn outs yet... But I've only racked out about 6k thus far. I know several people using them that I ride with and haven't heard anyone talking about them burning out. Not that it isn't happening I've just not heard of it thus far. I'm very happy with them. Riding at night is SO much better with the.

Ride safe,

T

 

Daniel Stern Lighting, email him. I just put a Cibie housing and an Osram light in the ultra. I have one in the Duece too, big upgrade from the stock light housing which is made for looks apparently, as the Cibie one puts light where you can use it. I didn't use the high watt bulbs, concerned about the wiring ability to handle the current.

 

I will second Daniel Stern Lighting, I dealt with him at Candlepower inc and was very happy with the results.

 

Install a relay kit w/ heavier wiring. More voltage to the bulb = more light .The downside is 25-30% less longevity,but worth it.

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