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07-25-2007, 03:24 PM

Replaced my headlight bulb yesterday..... Phillips H4 for the new Sylvania H4-ST... what a difference........ way brighter and "whiter".... $19.99 at AutoZone.

http://www.gadgetjq.com/headlight_replacement.htm

(The color-change option)

**trip** · 07-25-2007, 08:20 PM

I've been thinking about doing that Nico....but I recently bought two replacement bulbs at Wally World, so I hate to waste 'em. Let us know if they work OK.

07-29-2007, 04:38 PM

Noticeable difference with the Sylvania H4-ST.... much brighter..... :)

blowndodge · 07-29-2007, 05:17 PM

I run a Wagner 80/100 bulb from Napa for 6 months and its bright! I've had no heat issues with it so far.

07-29-2007, 05:37 PM

Brad, I was going to go w the 80/100 but I was worried about the fact that I have the spotlights wired to the same fuse..... I'll bet yours is real bright......

socwkbiker · 08-01-2007, 11:05 AM

I've thought about changing my light, but I'm not sure which would be better since I also have a lightbar.

On another note, I just won an auction for Phat II risers, so I'll be riding much more comfortably soon!

blowndodge · 08-01-2007, 12:44 PM

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Brad, I was going to go w the 80/100 but I was worried about the fact that I have the spotlights wired to the same fuse..... I'll bet yours is real bright......

Yea, don't use the 80/100 if you already wired spotlight in it Nico. You would definitely have major issues.

I was told the newer 1600 Nomads could run this super bright bulb with no heat issues but never with spot lights. If my bulb burns out soon I will try the H4-ST bulb your trying. Does this bulb have a bluish tint to it? The Wagner is just clear. Remember I could be headed down that way in a few weeks so maybe a night ride is in order to compare bulbs?

08-01-2007, 01:07 PM

Hey Brad....

The H4-ST is very "bright white"...... big difference fron the Phillips that was in there that looked dim and yellowish in comparison.... and yes, we can definatley do a comparison run!

Nico

ka7aku · 08-02-2007, 02:45 AM

I changed the main bulb to the H4 as soon as I bought my 2005 Nomad. This bulb is very close to daytime light color. Worth every penny.

-- Jeff

08-02-2007, 03:01 AM

Option 2 "color change": http://www.gadgetjq.com/headlight_replacement.htm

Thanks to Gadget and his great tips!

Nico

07-11-2008, 10:35 PM

Look what you started Cadd.... :)

07-11-2008, 11:10 PM

Don't blame me! I gotta stock headlight bulb!

**scion0** · 07-11-2008, 11:31 PM

I changed mine when I first got the Nomad last year. Ran brights all the time... after 10 months the bright burnt out (luckily the dim still worked). Replaced it with the same style but with the TV suffix rather than the ST. Very bright but will see how long this one will last.

**coacha** · 07-12-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by machodc

Replaced my headlight bulb yesterday..... Phillips H4 for the new Sylvania H4-ST... what a difference........ way brighter and "whiter".... $19.99 at AutoZone.

http://www.gadgetjq.com/headlight_replacement.htm

(The color-change option)

I did the same thing about 3 months ago. It does make a world of difference.

doctorgski · 07-12-2008, 02:27 PM

I was having problems with my headlight burning out too soon(6weeks one time). I have changed the bulb trying them all, then I got the big idea that this was a bunch of crap... I think it's a vibration problem ! I unbolted the head light bucket from the inside, took it off and put rubber grommets between the bucket and the mounting area. This provides shock absorption and does appear to be working. I replaced the last bulb after the grommets, close to 8 months (about 13000 miles)ago. And I run it on High all the time during the daylight.

Just food for thought...

07-25-2007, 03:24 PM	#1
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07-25-2007, 08:20 PM	#2
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Odds and Ends I've been thinking about doing that Nico....but I recently bought two replacement bulbs at Wally World, so I hate to waste 'em. Let us know if they work OK. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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07-29-2007, 04:38 PM	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	Odds and Ends Noticeable difference with the Sylvania H4-ST.... much brighter..... :)
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Odds and Ends I run a Wagner 80/100 bulb from Napa for 6 months and its bright! I've had no heat issues with it so far. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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07-29-2007, 05:37 PM	#5
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08-01-2007, 11:05 AM	#6
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Odds and Ends I've thought about changing my light, but I'm not sure which would be better since I also have a lightbar. On another note, I just won an auction for Phat II risers, so I'll be riding much more comfortably soon! __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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08-01-2007, 01:07 PM	#8
Guest Posts: n/a	Odds and Ends Hey Brad.... The H4-ST is very "bright white"...... big difference fron the Phillips that was in there that looked dim and yellowish in comparison.... and yes, we can definatley do a comparison run! Nico
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08-02-2007, 02:45 AM	#9
ka7aku Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunriver, Oregon Posts: 3	Odds and Ends I changed the main bulb to the H4 as soon as I bought my 2005 Nomad. This bulb is very close to daytime light color. Worth every penny. -- Jeff
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08-02-2007, 03:01 AM	#10
Guest Posts: n/a	Odds and Ends Option 2 "color change": http://www.gadgetjq.com/headlight_replacement.htm Thanks to Gadget and his great tips! Nico
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07-11-2008, 10:35 PM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	Odds and Ends Look what you started Cadd.... :)
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07-11-2008, 11:10 PM	#12
Guest Posts: n/a	Odds and Ends Don't blame me! I gotta stock headlight bulb!
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07-11-2008, 11:31 PM	#13
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Odds and Ends I changed mine when I first got the Nomad last year. Ran brights all the time... after 10 months the bright burnt out (luckily the dim still worked). Replaced it with the same style but with the TV suffix rather than the ST. Very bright but will see how long this one will last. __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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07-12-2008, 02:27 PM	#15
doctorgski Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ft Myers FL Most of the time Posts: 218	Odds and Ends I was having problems with my headlight burning out too soon(6weeks one time). I have changed the bulb trying them all, then I got the big idea that this was a bunch of crap... I think it's a vibration problem ! I unbolted the head light bucket from the inside, took it off and put rubber grommets between the bucket and the mounting area. This provides shock absorption and does appear to be working. I replaced the last bulb after the grommets, close to 8 months (about 13000 miles)ago. And I run it on High all the time during the daylight. Just food for thought...
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