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Re: Brighter lights
Reply #15 - 05/18/08 at 13:54:57
 
Replaced both the  H4 head light with the Sylvania Super light cost $9.24 tax incl at Advanced Auto Parts.  Auto Zone did not have them, but Advanced Auto Parts is next door.  They did not have it in their store, but told me to come back in three hours and they would get if from another store.  

Also replaced the brake light and know I am much more visible now.  Still will ride as if I am invisible however.
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Reply #16 - 05/18/08 at 20:08:47
 
Is there a "right" way to install the bulb, meaning an up or down orientation? I see there is a cupped metal piece on one side of the top element. I took the old bulb out but didn't bother to see how it was installed. After I put the H4 in, the glow of the headlight looks to be only on the top of the lens as I stand in front of it. The farther I back up, the more the whole lens fills up with the glow.

Is this right? Man what a dumb question but I have to ask. Embarrassed
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Reply #17 - 05/19/08 at 02:40:43
 
Rather than taking the headlight apart again, shine it on a wall. When you switch from low beam to high, the bright spot should move up the wall if you have it in correctly. If it moves down, you have a problem.  Grin

Besides, you'll probably want to check the alignment anyway.
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Reply #18 - 05/19/08 at 03:00:29
 
H-4 bulb has tabs that engage the sheet metal of the holder -- you can't put it in wrong as the tabs are different spacings/widths and can only go in the one way.
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Reply #19 - 05/21/08 at 16:51:13
 
I put an H4 in, but I haven't had a chance to ride yet.  I noticed that the low beam seems "flat" on top when shone on the garage.  I think the bulb is painted to create a masking effect.  I probably have the alignment wrong too.  I noticed that the headlight shell was cracked when I did the replacement  Smiley.  I fixed it with epoxy putty for now.  That's another part I did not realize was plastic.
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Reply #20 - 06/14/08 at 05:12:36
 
Just a quick question... I picked up a 2397 bulb for the rear light but wanted to ask if anyone has run this upgrade for a period of time. It seems logical that if it emits more light, it will also generate more heat. In other words, will it melt the tail light lens? I believe someone also mentioned a tail light modulator... does this bulb work with it ok?
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Reply #21 - 06/14/08 at 06:16:45
 
PhotoProf wrote on 06/14/08 at 05:12:36:
Just a quick question... I picked up a 2397 bulb for the rear light but wanted to ask if anyone has run this upgrade for a period of time. It seems logical that if it emits more light, it will also generate more heat. In other words, will it melt the tail light lens? I believe someone also mentioned a tail light modulator... does this bulb work with it ok?
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I also installed the 2397 brighter bulb for my tail/brake light when I put in the brighter headlight bulb.  As the lights are on whenever the bike is running, there appears to be no heat problem with either bulb and heat is a problem here in Texas.  I guess this could be considered a very strigent test for this problem and both bulbs passed brilliantly Wink
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Reply #22 - 06/14/08 at 11:01:29
 
Great Pun!
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Reply #23 - 06/26/08 at 06:16:24
 
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Re: Brighter lights
Reply #24 - 06/26/08 at 11:55:01
 
Becarefull,
1) HID lights for our bike aren't factory issue and can be illegle
2) The light pattern shown is for a HID light
3) These are Halogen lights with a zennon mix and a blue filter to get white light.
4) How can lights of the same wattage with a filter be brighter than regular lights?
5) Make sure the lights are DOT approved for no hassle use.
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Reply #25 - 06/26/08 at 14:59:49
 
Thanks Verslagen.  For 10 bucks I thought it was worth testing at least. Not sure about DOT regs but will read up  on them.  I guess getting pulled over for lights that are too bright isn't the worst thing in the world but if illegal I will avoid it.

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Reply #26 - 06/26/08 at 15:21:56
 
The other thing about these lights were that they didn't last too long, but that was with the earlier ones, don't know about the present crop.

I'd stick with the major brands, unless you've heard otherwise.
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Reply #27 - 06/26/08 at 18:12:24
 
Good to know. I rarely ride at night so I was just thinking they might be more visible for safety during the day.
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Reply #28 - 06/27/08 at 07:36:06
 
J Mac wrote on 05/17/08 at 19:20:08:
I got some replacement brake lights yesterday at Auto Zone made by a company called JamStrait. They're LED, and they replace a bunch of different numbers (including ours).  I put one in, and it seems pretty bright with even illumination.  I'm sure it will last a lot longer than a bulb.

Pep Boys has a LED stop/tail light replacement but is no where near as bright the 2397 or even the OEM bulb. The focus of the LED points right at the red lens and the chrome reflector inside the tail light doesn't get any light anymore.. Returned the LED one because on the package it bogusly claims to be twice as bright (or something) HA!!!  

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