2011 Voyager Headlight bulb

jimbo279 · 02-15-2014, 09:02 PM

I have a 2011 Voyager that I have owned for two riding seasons. It has 62000 Km's (37500 miles) and I have replaced the H4 headlight bulb 6 times. I always ride during the day on High Beam and I am sure that has some affect on the life of the bulb but I want to be seen. I have tried stock H4's and Sylvania Silverstar Ultra bulbs and I am not happy with the life of either. Silverstar bulbs aren't cheap and don't seem to last as long as stock. I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions of a bulb that will give longer life. This is getting expensive. I have looked on the net and see that there are direct replacement LED H4 bulbs but I am not sure if they would do a better job. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

smokey · 02-15-2014, 11:23 PM

did you consider going to LED? I have these still on the way, and am going to try them, I have the LED complete headlight in there but want to try these in a buddies nomad to see how they work. Supposed to be good for 30,000 or more hours compared to the 3,000 or the halogen. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/251419452536?...84.m1497.l2649

**ringadingh** · 02-16-2014, 06:20 AM

Its unusual to go through that many bulbs, my 2002, is still on its original headlight bulb.

jimbo279 · 02-16-2014, 08:37 PM

Hey Smokey. Thanks for the response. I have looked at a H4 direct replacement LED bulb on Ebay but not sure how they would work. I guess at the low cost I could buy one and give it a try. Want to keep the bulb replacement simple with no mods. Maybe someone else has tried this and will respond. Thanks.

02-15-2014, 09:02 PM	#1
jimbo279 Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Queen Creek, Az. Posts: 44	2011 Voyager Headlight bulb I have a 2011 Voyager that I have owned for two riding seasons. It has 62000 Km's (37500 miles) and I have replaced the H4 headlight bulb 6 times. I always ride during the day on High Beam and I am sure that has some affect on the life of the bulb but I want to be seen. I have tried stock H4's and Sylvania Silverstar Ultra bulbs and I am not happy with the life of either. Silverstar bulbs aren't cheap and don't seem to last as long as stock. I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions of a bulb that will give longer life. This is getting expensive. I have looked on the net and see that there are direct replacement LED H4 bulbs but I am not sure if they would do a better job. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-15-2014, 11:23 PM	#2
smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	did you consider going to LED? I have these still on the way, and am going to try them, I have the LED complete headlight in there but want to try these in a buddies nomad to see how they work. Supposed to be good for 30,000 or more hours compared to the 3,000 or the halogen. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/251419452536?...84.m1497.l2649 __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220
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02-16-2014, 06:20 AM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Its unusual to go through that many bulbs, my 2002, is still on its original headlight bulb. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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02-16-2014, 08:37 PM	#4
jimbo279 Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Queen Creek, Az. Posts: 44	Hey Smokey. Thanks for the response. I have looked at a H4 direct replacement LED bulb on Ebay but not sure how they would work. I guess at the low cost I could buy one and give it a try. Want to keep the bulb replacement simple with no mods. Maybe someone else has tried this and will respond. Thanks.
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