[Steve3]

H-D has a new xenon gas headlamp bulb that is 55/100. I have been upgrading all of the lights on my bike (03 FLHRCI) and just wanted your thoughts on any problem I might create for the wireing harness or battery while running on high beams.

Next question -- is the bulb a simple plug-in when I remove headlight or is there more to it - don' t have a repair manual and the owner's manual is worthless.

Thanks for any input--

 

[flyinlo]

I bought one at NAPA, lot cheaper than what the dealer wanted. Real simple to change, don't think you want to touch the bulb is all.

 

[Honkylips]

I'm no expert, but I wouldn't think a 55/100 bulb would require a heavier gauge wiring harness.

 

[JMS]

The bulbs on the VROD must be xenon (?), very bright.

JMS

 

[woodwalkertc88]

hey i got the napa 100 hi beam too.really makes a difference,,,been running one 2 years with no problems to wireing




looks like a frieght train on a narrow country road with trees on each side

 

[Guest]

I got a Xenon 55/60 from JCWhitney ... brighter (and I leave it on high-beam most of the time...), the bluish tint really stands out and it cost about $15. Since it doesn't draw any more current than the standard bulb, I don't have to worry about melting the lamp housing.

 

[therocks]

Have been running them since like 93.No problems.Rocky

 

[Steve3]

Hey - Thanks for all the responses -- I'm going to get the 55/100 xenon bulb and put it in. The Kuryaykan LEDs and H-D halogen riding lights already make a difference. Most of my riding is in the daylight but I never want them to say they didn't see me--conspicuity!

 

[logical]

This is all very shocking to me...are you saying the HD bulb is just an overpriced ordinary aftermarket bulb? Astonishing!!!....

hehe

 

[nodoze]

I know I'm coming in late & this is a real stupid question, but what to these numbers (55/60, 55/100, etc.) mean?

 

[Thealien]

watts headlight low beam/high beam

 

[Steve3]

Stock is 55 watts low and 60 watts high

 

[nlallas]

Instead of just changing the bulb, is anybody running a HID conversion kit with a ballast? Looking for recommendations/experiences. There was a Phoenix based company - RM that offered them, but they are lights out.

 

[HrdTsk]

Instead of just changing the bulb, is anybody running a HID conversion kit with a ballast? Looking for recommendations/experiences. There was a Phoenix based company - RM that offered them, but they are lights out.

Try HID4less.com

 

[HIPPO]

They are still there but they were / are primarily a NSX and other high end racing shop, they decided there wasn't enough volume in the HID business.

http://www.rmnsx.com/home.htm

Their systems were of extraordinary quality and priced accordingly, hard to compete on quality when dealing with stuff the majority isn't really familiar with.


Changing over to a euro spec reflector gains you as much or more then the bulbs.

 

[Thealien]

hippo, do they still have the road glide setup ??

 

[Steve3]

Thanks Hippo - where can you get the euro spec reflectors and do they fit the standred housing on the RKC? Why are they better?

 

[cromagnum]

What is the NAPA xenon P/N for the 55/100 and the xenon passing lamps?