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On our ride Tuesday my buddy was on the CB. I was in front and noticed headlight was not on. Checked it out and high beams works but low beam is done for.
Anything out there folks are using that’s significantly better than the OEM bulb?
I never ride after dark but since I’m going to have to replace the bulb I might as well get something better if it’s available. Not interested in putting in a whole new light/bucket just a better bulb if one is out there for our CB.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/334283388064?mk...media=COPY
I used this one as the diode placement is identical to the OEM bulb which creates the same beam pattern or as close as you can to it with a LED bulb inside a Halogen Reflector.
I did ALOT of research on LED replacements for standard bulbs and reflectors etc.
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I've been running this LED bulb in all of my bikes with very good results:
[url=https://www.amazon.com/NSLUMO-Headlight-Motorcyle-Headlights-Conversion/dp/B07V8G2K9P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1V6EPISPZF7D3&keywords=nslumo+9003+h4+headlight+bulb&qid=1689270871&sprefix=nslumo+9003+h4+headlight+bul%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1]https://www.amazon.com/NSLUMO-Headlight-...125&sr=8-1
It was made under another name that I can't recall, but bought this type which is the exact same in January when I bought my RE Interceptor. The one in my CB1100 has been running since 2019 when I installed it. What I like about this bulb is that it is the same dimensions as a standard H4, and nothing protrudes back into the headlight shell. All of the "guts" are on the lens side of the bulb.
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(07-13-2023, 03:56 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: i run like 8 of those. excellent product. (one being in the cb as well)
i order them in 2 packs, cheaper per bulb.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/174833288188?mk...media=COPY
Good to know! I gotta replace bulbs in my other bikes also soon
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I run with my high beams on ALL THE TIME. As a rule, I don't ride at night.
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Most commonf excuse for a Car Vs Motorcycle accident is that "they didn't see us"
I rather have 3 LEDs on my motorcycle and be a nuisance than be dead. Just my 2 cents
i don't drive with my high beams on with oncoming traffic but the 2 auxilary lights (LED) on my crash bars make a "Triangle of Light" which has been shown in studies to help other motorists better judge your distance and speed (when cutting you off or turning in front of you) and it makes you appear larger which helps with visibility.
My car came with HIDs standard and I swapped the high beams for LED when they started looking dimmer to me (HID slowly burn out over time). The high beams double as your daytime running/driving lights in my subaru FROM THE FACTORY. I get flashed often but I cant blind someone during the daytime, they're just very aware that I'm there which has its benefits.
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(07-17-2023, 03:55 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: you cant see what you aren't looking at no matter how bright the lights are. that's a fact, and an often overlooked one. a triangle of light sos fine as long as they are aimed ok.
My buddy used to do that until i made him ride ahead of me for a few miles on a trip with my high beam glaring in his rear view. he stopped after that. daylight, you absolutely can blind someone with a high beam if its aimed in their eyes.
No one is going to change their habits, but its worth taking into consideration.
Yea in my case I dont use the highbeam on the bike unless its nighttime and noone in front of me.
That triangle of light was a night and day difference (no pun intended) for riding at night. I actually wanna go to either bigger auxilary lights or add maybe a small 4-6 inch bar somehow near the horns on the CB.
We have a TON of deer out this way and some of the towns further east are up to 241 car vs deer accidents just this year. So I like having alotttt of light down range and to the sides if I ride at night. Luckily we don't have to deal with Moose like up North. When I get north of the white mountains we just don't ride at night because the Moose are too dangerous.
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the cb head light is far better than all my previous lights
i do plan on runing some fog lights though
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(07-17-2023, 04:23 AM)1973cb750_imp Wrote: the cb head light is far better than all my previous lights
i do plan on runing some fog lights though
It was def worth adding the lights. I just went with some random Ebay ones but I want to upgrade to Clearwater. The Darla model is recommended for our bike but I would like to try and fit the Ericas
https://www.clearwaterlights.com/
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The low beam on the OE bulb burned out on my CB1100 after less than a year (probably defective). I replaced it with a standard run of the mill Sylvania H4 and that bulb has been in there for 9 years with a headlight modulator. I carry a spare under the seat, but don't think I'll ever need it!
