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Jimmer Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 497 NewportPa. Gender:	Head light change 10/14/08 at 08:59:42 Does anyone know of a brighter head lamp for my 2000 savage? I'd like to get a little more illumination for night riding. Is there a replacement bulb for the existing lamp. Jimmer
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mikestrikes Ex Member	Re: Head light change Reply #1 - 10/14/08 at 09:29:57 Most all headlights have a H4 bulb.......... you can get many upgrades for it for little cash,, I think I pay'd $10 and got a Silver Star bulb and it was WAY brighter... Go to your local Wal-Mart or any Auto Parts store....
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BurnPgh Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1732	Re: Head light change Reply #2 - 10/14/08 at 13:06:12 The silverstar is great. The high beam, as my friend put it, is "like...wha-BAM!"
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dropoutjohn Ex Member	Re: Head light change Reply #3 - 10/14/08 at 15:35:34 careful though, i put one brighter bulb in mine and it melted the wiring harness socket to the bulb! 6.00 replacement, but what a pain in the a$$.
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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6240 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Head light change Reply #4 - 10/14/08 at 15:57:27 be mindfull of the wattage 55/60(stock) wont burn up the wires or the plastic pieces parts.. brightness is rated by the kelvin scale the higher the brighter.. aux lighting helps for closer in side to side illumination..
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Head light change Reply #5 - 10/14/08 at 17:17:55 I have a 50/100 in mine when you have the brights on your moving so the air flow keeps it cool.
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Rogue_Cheddar Serious Thumper Offline Hang up the phone and drive! Posts: 725 Haverhill, Massachusetts Gender:	Re: Head light change Reply #6 - 10/14/08 at 18:40:51 I recently did the Silverstar bulb upgrade. Worth it! Also don't forget to clean inside the reflector and lens. Mine were pretty fogged up. What a huge difference! I have no problem riding at night with this upgrade.
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Re: Head light change
Reply #7 - 10/14/08 at 23:45:27

i've thought about an upgrade, but i grew up with vw's, i'm quite comfortable with braking and illumination systems that are somewhat lacking. and often over ride both systems capacity.

i too am looking to upgrade the whole assembly, just need to find something that's right of ole thumper.

speaking of light, it's the full moon, midnight, and still sixtyfive degrees. time for a ride i reckon.

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SV og LS Full Member Offline Kawasaki ZZR 1200 Posts: 236	Re: Head light change Reply #8 - 10/15/08 at 01:20:36 I reckon the proper way of upgrading is rewire & relays. Now I only loose 0.11 volts between battery and bulb socket.
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Jimmer Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 497 NewportPa. Gender:	Re: Head light change Reply #9 - 10/15/08 at 04:02:39 Thanks for the Information> I think I'll go with the Silverstar and try to stay in the wattage range . Jimmer
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Bear_Rider Senior Member Offline Posts: 289	Re: Head light change Reply #10 - 10/15/08 at 13:53:50 Which Silverstar are we talking about here? I've looked around in stores in a haphazard manner and found all sorts of Silverstars, none of which appeared to be for motorcycles, if you went by the labeling on the box/shelf. A little light in the darkness, please.
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Rogue_Cheddar Serious Thumper Offline Hang up the phone and drive! Posts: 725 Haverhill, Massachusetts Gender:	Re: Head light change Reply #11 - 10/15/08 at 15:47:37 It's an H4. It'll say for ATV's and motorcycles on the blister pack. Most auto stores will carry it.
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mikestrikes Ex Member	Re: Head light change Reply #12 - 10/15/08 at 19:09:55 Yes look for an H-4 .... Also when upgrading to a whole new unit whats the best over all "Size" of light the Savage looks the best with ? Bigger than stock. Stock. Smaller than stock.
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Trippah Serious Thumper Offline I ride, therefore I am. Posts: 2517 central Mass Gender:	Re: Head light change Reply #13 - 10/15/08 at 20:35:41 Bigger is better (at least so I've heard.)
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KwakNut Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 332 Sheffield, England, mostly. Gender:	Re: Head light change Reply #14 - 10/17/08 at 01:06:23 mikestrikes wrote on 10/15/08 at 19:09:55: Yes look for an H-4 .... Also when upgrading to a whole new unit whats the best over all "Size" of light the Savage looks the best with ? Bigger than stock. Stock. Smaller than stock. I have to say that, in terms of looks, Suzuki got the headlight size just right.
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