Head light bulb replacement \ best brand

[harpo]

I have a burned out head light bulb on my 03. Whats the best way to get to the bulbs and what is a good brand of replace bulb.

 

[Bustanut joker]

Try here..

Headlight bulb replacement - Parts and Accessories

 

[Wlfman]

I use Sylvania SilverStar Ultra (gold bulb tip) bulbs in all my vehicles.

 

[El Toro Joe]

This is what I use...

https://www.amazon.com/PIAA-70856-Xtreme-White-Antivibration/dp/B003D5J0AK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1412597987&sr=8-2&keywords=piaa+xtreme+white+plus+h4

 

[Mihalis fjr]

I use Philips blue vision and i am verey happy with these light bulbs!

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=philips+h4&_from=R40&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xphilips+blue+vision+h4&_nkw=philips+blue+vision+h4&_sacat=0

https://www.philips.co.uk/e/motorbike-lights/headlights.html?int_origin=2_LI_all_slot1_gb_en_motorlights_motocategory_whatsnew

This:

https://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/12342BVUBW/bluevision-moto-h4-12-v-60-55-w

Or this:

https://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/12342XVBW/x-tremevision-moto-h4-12-v-60-55-w

 

[lonerider]

My old XS650 (two wheeled paint mixer) went through bulbs due to the vibration. Though I didn't keep an exact record of how long different headlight bulbs lasted, the Hella 78158 bulbs https://www.rallylights.com/h-412-hella-h4-9003-hb2-12volt-halogen-bulb.html seemed to outlast all others.

 

[Mihalis fjr]

SMELL:

Never-Ending, Pointless, or Recurring Thread

 

[Twigg]

Before spending $50 - 60 on "better halogens", especially ones that could overload the wiring, it might be worth exploring the new LED H4 replacements.

Not sure if they are "there" yet, but they are getting very close.

 

[DennisJ]

Phillips Crystal vision https://www.powerbulbs.com/us/store/search/H4 in the UK, free shipping or https://www.bulbs.com/Premium_Headlamps/results.aspx in New Jersey I think or Osram Night Breaker from either supplier

 

[rbentnail]

I use Sylvania Xtravision. Hold up well to the vibrations, good light. Going on the third yr/~30k miles with them.

 

[Bustanut joker]

Unreal.. This is exactly why I don't waste time posting links anymore.

I found 7 pages dedicated to this ****.

 

[RadioHowie]

Yeah but are there REALLY catalytic converters in Gen II exhaust cans???

 

[Mihalis fjr]

Yeah but are there REALLY catalytic converters in Gen II exhaust cans???

CONFIRMED THAT YES!!!

 

[bramfrank]

There is no such thing as a 'better' halogen bulb - watts are watts and, with the exception of true HIR technology you can't get more lumens for a given watt using halogen technology. 'White' or 'blue' 55/60 watt bulbs are dyed and actually put fewer lumens out the front. Higher powered bulbs run hotter AND stress the wiring. They are also no strictly speaking street legal. Neither are HID or LED conversions.

So buy two Osram or Philips H4s and install them (when one goes, the other usually isn't far behind)

For a very detailed report on how well high priced LED replacements (don't) work visit the FB group.

Use a quality H4 - that will retain the integrity of the reflector assembly, compliance-wise. If you need more light use auxiliary lighting - install something that doesn't blind oncoming traffic (think HID in a proper reflector).