Re: [ST] Headlamp blubs

[drbrant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Gary,

There was a set in my Goldwing when I got it.  They were 80/100 watts but I not sure of the brand.  At any rate they were too hot and nearly melted the plastic in the mounting socket.  Should you install them I would pay close attention to heat around the bulbs.  

Rick B.
Pfafftown, NC

-----Original Message-----
>From: Gary DiSilvestro <trekman@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Oct 12, 2006 7:42 PM
>To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [ST] Headlamp blubs
>
>My PIAA  H4 60/55 super white bulbs are burning out and it time to 
>replace them. I'm unable to locate any in stock at the shops in my area. 
>A local car customizing store has a set of APC (AMERICAN PRODUCTS CORP) 
>H4 80/100 actual wattage bulbs in stock that are identical to the PIAA. 
>Higher wattage but half the price.(39.99 PR) He says he has sold many of 
>them to Honda and Yamaha owners with no problem but when he put them in 
>his late 80's Honda they damaged the regulator. He's not sure how they 
>will work in Triumph's. Has anybody tried bulbs with this wattage or 
>have they herd of this brand. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thank you
>Gary D.
>Twin Lakes WI
>
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