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JC19
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Posts: 51
Rush City, Minnesota
As Much Light As Possible
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April 18, 2017, 07:05:15 AM »
I have an Interstate and just ordered the SmartSwitch. I would like to get as much light as I can without adding lights. I think I'm leaning toward non-LED lights (but open to suggestions), and wonder what size bulbs can be used to replace the stock units. Can I use (2) 130/90's? There are a lot of deer in my area and I frequently ride at night. Thanks.
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Valkorado
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Posts: 10493
VRCC DS 0242
Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.
Re: As Much Light As Possible
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April 18, 2017, 08:40:41 AM »
After struggling with LEDs on my IS, I went back to halogen. I like these
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-X-treme-Vision-Headlight-Bulbs/dp/B00QJWUPC6?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00QJWUPC6
more than Silverstars I've used in the past. I'm guessing they'd look even better with Bon's Smartswitch.
Another
item on my wish list!
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good,
there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood?
- John Prine
97 Tourer "Silver Bullet"
01 Interstate "Ruby"
Gavin_Sons
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Posts: 7109
VRCC# 32796
columbus indiana
Re: As Much Light As Possible
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April 18, 2017, 10:59:48 AM »
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-120W-H4-HB2-9003-12000LM-LED-Light-Headlight-Hi-Low-White-Beam-Car-Bulbs-N1-/142053794177?hash=item211310e181:g:qEMAAOSwSv1XmHUA&vxp=mtr
I bought these and they are 3 times brighter than stock lights. I'm happy with them.
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JC19
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Posts: 51
Rush City, Minnesota
Re: As Much Light As Possible
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April 20, 2017, 04:28:02 AM »
Thanks for the input. I'm still a little in the 'dark' about what I'll do. In the sixteen years we've lived in our home, our family has hit 21 deer--all with cars/trucks. Fortunately none with bikes. (I have two sons who ride also.)
After a conversation with MarkT about his pipes (very helpful and friendly guy by the way) he suggested that (2) 130/90 bulbs would probably put out too much heat but wasn't sure if maybe someone on here has done it.
I'm considering both suggestions given so far but want to weigh all options.
Any more thoughts?
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Gabriel
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Posts: 224
Near Galveston
Re: As Much Light As Possible
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April 20, 2017, 07:34:00 AM »
There are suitable LED's available now. I'm running one and really like it...
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