Headlight bulb reflector

[Edvalk]

While changing out my headlight  bulb I noticed that the  (bulb refector bullet ) is removable .. That is the small cone shape thing that  the bulb nests into . I took mine off to see if it would improve  the beam. I've got a sylvania silver star. It's my second one and I was going to try something different but got the second on warranty because the low beam burned out in 10 months.  It  always seemed to have a dead spot in the high beam . Just wondering if anyone else tried this ? The end of the bulb is blacked out anyway I just thought I'd see what happens.  I will report back   

[98valk]

after reading this it seems total removal is not the way to go. I plan on shortening it to raise the light cutoff.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?270504-Purpose-of-quot-cups-quot-inside-headlight-reflector

[Edvalk]

Thanks for the link . I haven't tried it yet   The article does say something about the blacked out tip and it acting as a shield   . It's about dark here and I may go out and drive around a bit.

[Edvalk]

Just want to give an update . I have ridden my valk for 2 nights and tonite I adjusted the angle of the beam . I think it's better , before there was a dead spot in the high beam .Now the high beam is solid light no dead spots.  I'm using a sylvania silver star  9003 and it has the black tip.  I don't know what other riders are using. I may put the cone back on and see what happens.  But for awhile I'm going to leave it off. 

[98valk]

thank's for the update. looking forward to more reports.