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Title: Headlight Bulb Post by: psycledelic on October 03, 2010, 08:13:54 PM Well, thanks to a burnt out bulb on my Monster, I was forced to ride home from work in the dark (about 4:30am) yesterday morning. Not recommended!
Anyway, I am shopping for a new bulb and had a couple of questions: 1) Are there any aftermarket bulbs that perform better than OEM bulbs without screwing with my electronics? I already have one electrical nightmare on my SBK. I don't need another. 2) Are the bulbs bike specific, or for more general use? (I have an 06 S2R800, not sure about compatibility). Thanks in advance. Title: Re: Headlight Bulb Post by: kopfjäger on October 03, 2010, 08:19:00 PM Silverstar H4 is one.
Title: Re: Headlight Bulb Post by: hackers2r on October 04, 2010, 04:25:26 AM Our OEM bulbs on the S2R bikes is an H4 55/60 watt. I have been told not to go any higher in wattage by a few sources now for the risk of melting wiring. I believe kopfjager's Silverstar suggestion has proven to have the best light output. Good luck.
Title: Re: Headlight Bulb Post by: bunnyman666 on October 04, 2010, 04:47:41 AM I 3rd the SIlverstar suggestion!
Title: Re: Headlight Bulb Post by: Rameses on October 04, 2010, 09:50:05 AM Another vote for the Silverstar here. And just out of curiosity, I assume you tried the highbeam? Both filaments burnt out at the same time? Title: Re: Headlight Bulb Post by: Jaman on October 04, 2010, 10:08:31 AM ^^ +1 to trying hi beam... odd that they would both burn out at same time...
Title: Re: Headlight Bulb Post by: Latinbalar on October 04, 2010, 03:00:18 PM I put one of those super high output bulbs in the bike and kept burning them out. Put a silverstar in it and had the same bulb for about 3 years now. And really bright!
Title: Re: Headlight Bulb Post by: junior varsity on October 04, 2010, 03:26:46 PM i got one from tpo years ago, and it keeps surviving on.
Title: Re: Headlight Bulb Post by: battlecry on October 05, 2010, 06:52:23 AM The Silverstar will give you great service. If you want alternatives to experiment with, try the GE Nighhawk, which is also available in H4 and has some good reviews.
I swapped out the Silverstar for a Hella Yellow Star H4 and I'm happy with the distinctive (but not DoT legal) yellow light. Title: Re: Headlight Bulb Post by: psycledelic on October 06, 2010, 01:41:53 PM Great call on the Silverstar. Brighter then the old light, better peripheral vision, and about the same price. Considering most of my riding is in the dark, I wish I would have converted earlier. Thx for the help!
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