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Whiskey · 12-06-2012, 08:01 PM

I'm looking for suggestions on how to make my headlight brighter. There are a ton of different bulbs and other mods on the market for this, but I'd like to find out what you guys have done to make yours brighter. So how about some suggestions on what will give me the best bang for my buck?

kerf · 12-06-2012, 08:14 PM

I would first try aiming my headlight. From the factory, my low hit the ground about 15 feet in front of the bike and was useless.

JamieC50 · 12-06-2012, 08:15 PM

1) Make sure headlight is adjusted correctly.

2) Replace bulb with Sylvania Silverstar 9003st

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C50TinAB · 12-06-2012, 08:26 PM

As mentioned check to see if your head light is aimed properly. Mine too was aimed about 15 feet in front of me. As for the other 'upgrade' bulbs, I've tried several and the difference is barely noticeable. Stay away from the tinted ones as all they do is change the color temperature and block some light. Clear glass transmits the most light.

MoDZuKi · 12-06-2012, 09:01 PM

I bought an HID Kit (dual bulb HID and Halogen)Best 50 or so bucks I ever spent on the bike.. Brutally bright!

Whiskey · 12-06-2012, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M50Dave

I bought an HID Kit (dual bulb HID and Halogen)Best 50 or so bucks I ever spent on the bike.. Brutally bright!

I've read that you lose your brights when you do the HID upgrade, any truth to that? Also, can you remember which kit you bought?

MoDZuKi · 12-06-2012, 10:23 PM

Lose your brights????? What do you mean?
I got my kit from seven40il
Try messenging him...its a single ballast kit with the low beam set as hid and the high set as a halogen. The halogen is more or less a backup and pasing light.. works for me and uses less power.

AxorrAEB · 12-06-2012, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamieC50

1) Make sure headlight is adjusted correctly.

2) Replace bulb with Sylvania Silverstar 9003st

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+1

The Silverstar bulb is the cheapest way to get a brighter light.

mikeinNJ · 12-06-2012, 10:37 PM

I will be adding these to the bike next week or so. Clearwater Lights High Powered LED Motorcycle Lights
I bought the Glenda's for my bike. I ride with some friends that have added the extra driving lights and the difference is startling compared to my single head light. Also this will add to my "signature" on the road to make sure cagers can see me. They are not cheap but have amazing reviews and a dimmer for day and night vision. I will post the pics once they are installed.

Furbird · 12-06-2012, 11:19 PM

I have an HID conversion. No need for a high beam with HID!

12-06-2012, 08:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Whiskey Senior VR Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 484 Thanks: 102 Thanked 91 Times in 72 Posts	Brighter Headlight I'm looking for suggestions on how to make my headlight brighter. There are a ton of different bulbs and other mods on the market for this, but I'd like to find out what you guys have done to make yours brighter. So how about some suggestions on what will give me the best bang for my buck? __________________ Music, Motorcycles, and Family... Nothing else really matters in life! 2006 Boulevard C50

12-06-2012, 08:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
JamieC50 VR Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 288 Thanks: 6 Thanked 39 Times in 36 Posts	1) Make sure headlight is adjusted correctly. 2) Replace bulb with Sylvania Silverstar 9003st Sent from my ADR6410LVW using Motorcycle.com App __________________ Central Kansas 1975 Kawasaki F9 350 1978 Honda Hawk II 2011 Suzuki C50T

12-06-2012, 09:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
MoDZuKi Senior VR Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alliston, Ontario Posts: 2,536 Thanks: 555 Thanked 359 Times in 303 Posts	I bought an HID Kit (dual bulb HID and Halogen)Best 50 or so bucks I ever spent on the bike.. Brutally bright! __________________ It ain't getting what you want..It's wanting what u got! I am a victim of Mod- Mania The bike itself was the cheap part!!!!!...

12-06-2012, 10:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
MoDZuKi Senior VR Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alliston, Ontario Posts: 2,536 Thanks: 555 Thanked 359 Times in 303 Posts	Lose your brights????? What do you mean? I got my kit from seven40il Try messenging him...its a single ballast kit with the low beam set as hid and the high set as a halogen. The halogen is more or less a backup and pasing light.. works for me and uses less power. __________________ It ain't getting what you want..It's wanting what u got! I am a victim of Mod- Mania The bike itself was the cheap part!!!!!...

12-06-2012, 10:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
mikeinNJ VR Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 106 Thanks: 11 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts	I will be adding these to the bike next week or so. Clearwater Lights High Powered LED Motorcycle Lights I bought the Glenda's for my bike. I ride with some friends that have added the extra driving lights and the difference is startling compared to my single head light. Also this will add to my "signature" on the road to make sure cagers can see me. They are not cheap but have amazing reviews and a dimmer for day and night vision. I will post the pics once they are installed. __________________ http://2012-c50t-boulevard-adventures.blogspot.com/ Check out my blog where I will document my mods and adventures on the bike.

12-06-2012, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
kerf Senior VR Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: B'ham. Al Posts: 3,640 Thanks: 281 Thanked 387 Times in 283 Posts	I would first try aiming my headlight. From the factory, my low hit the ground about 15 feet in front of the bike and was useless.

12-06-2012, 11:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Furbird VR Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Semmes, AL Posts: 123 Thanks: 8 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	I have an HID conversion. No need for a high beam with HID!

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