Headlight bulb
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Headlight bulb
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Would this fit? Any reason not to try it?
My knowledge of electrics is even less than my mechanical knowledge
I don't want to fry anything, I have enough trouble with the temperamental indicators! Just figure I need something better than I've got - put in a halogen bulb last winter but it's still pretty crap
Would this fit? Any reason not to try it?
My knowledge of electrics is even less than my mechanical knowledge
I don't want to fry anything, I have enough trouble with the temperamental indicators! Just figure I need something better than I've got - put in a halogen bulb last winter but it's still pretty crap
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It's H4 so it'll fit.
I know nothing of those bulbs though, it may or may not be better than others that you can get elsewhere. But if it's cheap enough.
Hein-Gericke do Philips H4 MotoVision bulbs which are supposed to be 40% more light than a standard H4 for 7.99. That might actually be a better deal.
Is that auction for one bulb only?
I know nothing of those bulbs though, it may or may not be better than others that you can get elsewhere. But if it's cheap enough.
Hein-Gericke do Philips H4 MotoVision bulbs which are supposed to be 40% more light than a standard H4 for 7.99. That might actually be a better deal.
Is that auction for one bulb only?
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It will fit, IMO those color coated bulbs don't give as much light as a clear one.
If you really want to see in the dark (I was going to add a joke here...), you might want to look into some HID kits. Tetsu has one he rigged up on his old ZXR750RR that is amazing at night. Like driving a cage with high beams and fog lights on.
If you really want to see in the dark (I was going to add a joke here...), you might want to look into some HID kits. Tetsu has one he rigged up on his old ZXR750RR that is amazing at night. Like driving a cage with high beams and fog lights on.
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My guess, is that since the blueish colour is because of the tinted glass, it will not produce more, but less, light than an ordinary high-performance bulb. I guess (again) that this is something that the kids put into their cars for looks rather than performance. Did I say i am only guessing?
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Damn - and there was me hoping I'd found a cheap and simple solution!
These bulbs came up in a discussion on another forum where one of the guys is buying a HID kit. A mate uses these blue bulbs and reckons they're great.
Max - as if I could fit one of those kits more chance of me cleaning the bike more than twice a year I'd love to have the time to do it myself - last day off I had was in August though! (my boss is a slave driver )
These bulbs came up in a discussion on another forum where one of the guys is buying a HID kit. A mate uses these blue bulbs and reckons they're great.
Max - as if I could fit one of those kits more chance of me cleaning the bike more than twice a year I'd love to have the time to do it myself - last day off I had was in August though! (my boss is a slave driver )
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Kev wrote
Yeh! I remember being on the Gingers Creek run and his light would throw your shadow onto the trees ahead. During the day!John M has a Phillips crystal vision H4 bulb in his bike and dam it's bright. Certainly know which bike he's on when he's behind. Original bulbs look yellow in comparison.
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