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02-15-2008
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Moto Grand Prix
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Stuart Fl
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Headlight
I had it w/ the stock Bonne Headlight. Hi beam constant & noone notiiced!! Tells ya how good it worked!! Couldnt see sh**!! Gotthe xenon bulb for her & can ligjht up the world w/ it! Major difference. Besides seeing where I am going @ nite- people coming the other way can tell if I have the Hi's on!! Works great for $9?? NB -get 2 for $18. I am sure they are avail all over? I give itA 2 THUMBS UP!!!
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02-15-2008
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Moto Grand Prix Favorite Bike: Definitely my 2007 Black
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Stamford, CT
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Cappy - I can do you one better. Go to any European Auto Parts store and just get a Hella H4 100/55 bulb and plug that bad boy into your bucket and your good to go! 
BTW - I stumbled onto this idea when I was powder-coating my bucket. At that time I pulled the factory bulb just to have a look at it and I realized that it looked very similar to my old Porsche H4 Bulbs. So I went to my old Porsche Inventory and found 4 boxes of brand new Hella Bulbs and tried one and it fit perfectly. I fired her up and it was like turning on a flamethrower!  |
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02-16-2008
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Super Sidecars Favorite Bike: 70's BSA/Triumph triple's
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Central Florida & Marin County, CA
Posts: 66 Other Motorcycle: many in past...way past Extra Motorcycle: I wish!
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Here's another thought on bulbs. IPF makes a "super low beam" bulb with 80 watts on the low beam side. It actually makes more light on low beam to get you noticed in the midst of all the cages.
http://bestrestproducts.com/celestia...form/?recno=60
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'07 Black-no ai, airbox mod w/K&N, tach, K&Q,Thrux gel & Corbin seats, TOR's, Ikon shocks/springs, 19/43 sprockets,Highlander bars, PIAA 510'S
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02-16-2008
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Moto Grand Prix Favorite Bike: Definitely my 2007 Black
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Stamford, CT
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Originally Posted by ridesouth
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I think I'll pass on that $45 bulb! |
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02-16-2008
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Moto Grand Prix Favorite Bike: '05 Bonnie Black
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: NE Ohio
Posts: 3,087 Other Motorcycle: '06 Vulcan 500 LTd ~Sue's
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How much load can the wiring take without overheating?
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02-16-2008
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World SuperBike
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Location: Leeds, AL - Motorcycle Heaven
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I went to Advance Auto and got areally great 7" car headlight-cant remember what it is , but it is really good and was like $16.00 I think-pops right in there.
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02-16-2008
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Supersport 600 Favorite Bike: 2005 Triumph Bonneville
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Solon, Ohio
Posts: 191 Other Motorcycle: 1968 BSA A65L Lightning Extra Motorcycle: 1972 Triumph TR6R
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I remember in high school there were guys that put aircraft landing lights in their grill for high beams. They made trees wilt!
I wonder if they would fit on a Bonneville?
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02-16-2008
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World SuperBike Favorite Bike: '06 T100
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Republic of Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HiVel
I went to Advance Auto and got areally great 7" car headlight-cant remember what it is , but it is really good and was like $16.00 I think-pops right in there.
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Sylvania H6024XV (Xtra-Vision) Halogen. 200% better than stock... at least.
I got mine from Amazon... http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-H6024.../dp/B000C18Q44
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02-16-2008
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Moto Grand Prix
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Location: Stuart Fl
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Light
I heard about the sylvanis sealed unit. Suppposed to be real good! After putting on the visor ,I didnt want to break apart the the unit frame again!!! What a pain. The xenon bulb is a 200% improvement for now. Easy to change as well! Got an extra bulb in the pkg so it will be a while before I will do much more- however the sealed beam unit is supposed to be real good! For the $$ - go for it! The reflector in the stock unit is kinda crappy, so it will surely be a MAJOR improvement!! Anyone that has ever put a visor on their light will know what a PIA it is to dissamble- re the HL frame ! The sealed unit will also be a + when it comes to moisture.
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02-17-2008
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Super Sidecars Favorite Bike: '07 T100
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: London ON CA
Posts: 76 Other Motorcycle: Also like '07 BMW R1200R, Extra Motorcycle: Would like Street Triple
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Quote:
Originally Posted by road_dog
Sylvania H6024XV (Xtra-Vision) Halogen. 200% better than stock... at least.
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+1 for the Sylvania
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