Re: [ST] Headlamp blubs

["Zoltan Pavlakovich" <zpavlakovich@xxxxxxxxx>]

I agree - 80/100W bulbs will melt or damage your plastic lense. They
are intended for glass lenses only. Currently I have Sylvania
Silverstars in mine. They are a vast improvement on the OEM. Here is a
link

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=35575&item=260037863011

Good luck!

Z

On 10/12/06, drbrant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <drbrant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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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