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Headlight Bulbs

Codbasher

Codbasher

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I know BB bulbs are H7's, but I take it they only have one element in them, as the dip and main beam are seperate, does this mean they only have 2 spades on the back instead of the usual 3.

Want to replace mine with something brighter but do not want to go the 100watt route, any suggestions??
 
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CbrDavE

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Yip! H7s have only 2 spades, and they plug into a holder, so dont throw it away.
I put 80w in mine for the main beem, some people use 100w thou dont know if the wiring will take 100w bulb.
 
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HeavensFire

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Coddy, I've had a 100watt bulb in for nearly a year with no problems and it does give loads more light!
JAWS sells 'em for ?10, worth it!
 
Codbasher

Codbasher

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Cheers Heavens, I know a lot of people rave etc about 100 watters, and have no doubts they work fine, but I always think at the back of my mind 'will the wiring take it?' Me being silly I know, but I wont have a tax disc disc holder on me brake bolts because the brake bolts were not designed to have any thing extra on them, so I was going to upgrade the bulbs to something a bit better, ie 50% brighter ones thet Halfords are doing at 2 for 1 prices :blush:
 
RHINO

RHINO

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Codders........ I have 100W dip & main beam but i think i'll replace them with the PHILLIPS blue 50% better gubbins asap........

I'm not convinced that the dip should be fitted with 100W for the sake of my battery, wiring and reflector etc. At a push i may leave it in the main beam but definately changing my dip.
 
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FlaminWarrior

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Has anyone gone the 'blue' light route, these seem rather trendy at the moment and apparently cast a clearer view, something to do with white light reflecting.... :dunno:
 
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FlaminWarrior

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RHINO said:
i think i'll replace them with the PHILLIPS blue 50%
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Looks to be beaten by the post, are they better and wot r the details...
 
RHINO

RHINO

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Dunno the details as such but i saw replacement H7's in Halfords a couple of weeks ago....It stated that the BLUE light is more penetrative and has a better field than the white. BMW use it and have done for many many years so they cannot be that bad.
 
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FlaminWarrior

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Halford's might be a little too far for me to go but thanks as now I know their out there, they would look kool too.... :yo:
 
RHINO

RHINO

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If its a 2 for 1 offer lets see if Santa Rhino can send you a present via Quantas
 
Codbasher

Codbasher

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Have just been into Halfords and the 2 for 1 offer no longer on, the BLUE bulbs are ?17.99 each, BUT most of the extra light/power bulbs are marked up 'Off road use only' So why I asked them are they selling them, knowing full well they will be used on the road, the answer? 'They sell, we make profit' So now all the cages will be fitting em and we get lost in the glare!!
 
RHINO

RHINO

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Codbasher said:
Have just been into Halfords and the 2 for 1 offer no longer on, the BLUE bulbs are ?17.99 each, BUT most of the extra light/power bulbs are marked up 'Off road use only' So why I asked them are they selling them, knowing full well they will be used on the road, the answer? 'They sell, we make profit' So now all the cages will be fitting em and we get lost in the glare!!
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Stuff it then, i'll leave the 55W in place and start eating carrots... 8l1nd
 
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HeavensFire

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Bulbs!

All I can add, is that when changeing the bulb, get a child or small-wristed female to change the bulb for you!
When I replaced mine, it looked like I had tried to slash my wrist with a blunt bit of plastic!
Jaws did warn me, it's a tight fit! :eek:
 
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frenchuk

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Codbasher said:
Want to replace mine with something brighter but do not want to go the 100watt route, any suggestions??
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Oh yes I do... HID on the dip, fooking amazing, transforms the darkest night into the brightest day - 1200Pete sells and fits them, or you can fit it yourself if you're not as stupid as me... not cheap but if you do a lot of night and mountain riding you'll be a happy bunny!
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R2B2

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Codbasher said:
but I always think at the back of my mind 'will the wiring take it?'
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Worry not Coddy - unlike the the warp drives on the Enterprise - the wiring will take it!

I've had 100's in both beams for 18 months/two years now without probs. The extra loading is not much (45 watts for each), and is well within the capability of the wiring.

I'm fairly certain others have had 'em longer than me too.
 
Codbasher

Codbasher

Registered User
I have to conceed defeat here! :bang:

There is a 100 watter on its way from Thetford at this moment to be fitted when I change the screen and fit my brand new dash :rolleyes:
 
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R2B2

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Get yer shades ready then... :} Things are about to get a bit brighter... :p
 
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frenchuk

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Fit HID, only 35W and about 5 times brighter than 100W bulbs, go on, you know you want it!
 
Codbasher

Codbasher

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frenchuk said:
Fit HID, only 35W and about 5 times brighter than 100W bulbs, go on, you know you want it!
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:lol: :lol:

Yeah but how many times the price of a 100 watt bulb mate???
 
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