Best Headlight Bulb?!

[Gobbie]

Hi,

I like my bike to be very visible so upgrading the headlight bulb seems like an obvious start. Any suggestions on the best bulb to go for? I know there's likely to be mixed opinions on this. I also know that I might be thinking about this too much!.....but I'd rather buy one over-priced bulb than try several!

Osram Night Breakers
Philips X-treme Power
Etc

Or, a bit blue like...Philips Blue Vision H7

And, why do they only sell these things in pairs?!

[beeblemaster]

There's a topic about the Osram's on the TDM forums that me and my shadow frequent. They seem to have the opinion that they're worth it.

I know the Philips have been mentioned as good too.

By the way, you need H4 bulbs. With H7, it might be a loose fit and main beam won't work

Aug 13, 2008 14:39:28 GMT Gobbie said:

And, why do they only sell these things in pairs?!

So you've got a spare

[Gobbie]

I forgot to mention the Philips MotoVision. Designed specifically for bikes. Anyone tried them?

And, they come in a pack of.....1!

[chunk166]

Hi gobbie, i have been using these bulbs for a few months now, i find that the beam offers a good spread of light on both dip/high beam.

cgi.ebay.co.uk/YAMAHA-XJ600-XJ900-XENON-HEADLIGHT-BULB-HID-UPGRADE_W0QQitemZ280253953778QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280253953778&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A4|65%3A1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1318

hope this helps you.

ray

[pinkunicorn]

Aug 13, 2008 21:30:07 GMT chunk166 said:

Hi gobbie, i have been using these bulbs for a few months now, i find that the beam offers a good spread of light on both dip/high beam.

cgi.ebay.co.uk/YAMAHA-XJ600-XJ900-XENON-HEADLIGHT-BULB-HID-UPGRADE_W0QQitemZ280253953778QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280253953778&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A4|65%3A1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1318

hope this helps you.

ray

Are these easy enough to fit? I feel that I could do with better headlight bulbs but dont have a clue about them

[sotirisp]

Yes they are just easy to fit as any ordinary H4 bulbs.

For those interested check out these "plug and go" headlight relays too:

easternbeaver.com/Main/Products/H4_Kits/body_h4_kits.html#modulators

They certainly give stronger beam as they minimize voltage drop.

I plan to fit one of them in autumn... (no money for toys during the summer) ;D

[HRHpenfold]

50w H4 HID

Like having a 150W halogen bulb but draws less current, should last the life of the bike, expensive but worth it,

cgi.ebay.co.uk/H4-3-6k-50w-Hi-lo-beam-HID-KITS-BULB-ALARM-CANCELLER_W0QQitemZ320267725986QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320267725986&_trkparms=72%3A984|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1318


This is a car set, so you get 2 at that price,I have had 50w HID fitted to my Gs and its amazing

[bobh]

I've got a Philips Xenon bulb in, and it does make a noticeable difference, though it's still not ideal.

Halfords have them at about £15 each - I bought a pair when they had them on bogof.

[Gobbie]

Update........I went for the Philips Motovision in the end. I haven't been out in the dark yet but I could see some improvement in my garage. The orange effect they mention is definitely clear to see in the headlight & I reckon it would attract someone's attention more than a regular white light......and that's the main thing I'm after really.

[CD]

I'm hoping to add some small gas discharge lamps inside the front fairng either side of the front forks (D900). The triangle of lamps would be distinctive to other traffic. The only snag is the spots don't dip so cant have better visibility AND be better seen.