1150RT aftermarket high-beam

[HFD190]

I am attempting to increase my night-time safety and viability, IE: trying to avoid the deer I have been considering adding on some aux lighting like the PIAA 1100s. First, I thought that I would just upgrade the high-beam bulb to one of PIAAs aftermarket H3 extreme white or super plasma bulbs. Save some $, ease of installation, etc. I am also one who likes to avoid a lot of aftermarket add-ons

I would appreciate any advice from those who have experience with those particular bulbs. Where there any problems with power consumption / fuses, etc? And also were you satisfied with the increased night-time visibility, or was the night lighting about the same as the factory bulb?

Thanks!

 

[ANDYVH]

I recently changed the lo/hi bulb in my 94 R1100RS to a PIAA violet-white hi-output bulbs and am pleased with the additional illumination it gives me. The hi-beam is especially more effective, and the whiter/cleaner light of the low beam seems to give me better definition of what's ahead at night.

I also added some cheapo driving lights to add "fill in" light along the shoulders and ditches and give me a broader dispersion of light than I get with the stock headlight reflector and lense.

You have to keep in mind the bulk of a headlight's effectiveness depends on the design of the lense and reflector, not so much the bulb itself. In the past I used an 80/100 watt output bulb in the headlight and did not get much more effective lighting. Now with the PIAA replacement bulb I feel I have made some gains in visibility, both for me and other road users. The violet/white color really stands out in the crowd of standard bulb colors on the road today.

 

[Mr. Frank]

Probably the best standard bulbs are the Philips Vision Plus and the European Osram Silver Star. Avoid the Sylvania Silver Star. It has a light blue tint and short service life.

 

[MechanicSavant]

Lots of good lighting 411 is to be found at www.easternbeaver.com I got no financial stake & have found it qiute informative

 

[BUBBAZANETTI]

Probably the best standard bulbs are the Philips Vision Plus and the European Osram Silver Star. Avoid the Sylvania Silver Star. It has a light blue tint and short service life.

hahha, dang

i just bought a H1 and H7 Sylvania replacements for my bike today, i liked the white light after my friend switched to a zenon bulb in his triumph. we'll see how long they go for, then i'll upgrade to a higher wattage white bulb that they don't sell at autozone

 

[kpjensen]

+1 for http://www.easternbeaver.com/

 

[bikerfish1100]

just go straight to HIDs. really. they're a bit pricey, but the light output is phenomenal. 4 years of use, no issues whatsoever. Got in on a Pelican group buy a while back with these guys- http://www.xenonfactory.com/products/hid/rebased.htm If you ask, they'll let you build a 2 bulb car kit for your bike (H1 & H7, or H3 & H7, as needed).