Headlight Bulb

[psycledelic]

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.

[kopfjäger]

Silverstar H4 is one.

[hackers2r]

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.

[bunnyman666]

I 3rd the SIlverstar suggestion!

[Rameses]

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?

[Jaman]

^^ +1 to trying hi beam...  odd that they would both burn out at same time...

[Latinbalar]

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!

[junior varsity]

i got one from tpo years ago, and it keeps surviving on.

[battlecry]

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.   

[psycledelic]

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!