Sylvania Silverstar bulbs

[Guest]

I've seen a lot of people recommending the Silverstar bulbs as part of an H4 conversion on these bikes. There are better options.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/blue/good/good.html

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There are much better options out there over the Silverstar. I prefer the Philips +80 bulb. I did an H4 conversion in my 2010 Wrangler, and I used these bulbs. I originally tried the Silverstars before I knew any better, and the difference between them and the +80 was quite shocking. I will be doing an H4 swap with the +80 bulbs in my 55 Chevy next.

By all means, run what you want to run. Please don't take my word for it, I encourage you to do a comparison for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

[mrbill5491]

So I assume Philips has a +80 H4 ? I was looking at going to the Silverstar ultra H4 on the bike.

[Mr. Sinister]

So I assume Philips has a +80 H4 ? I was looking at going to the Silverstar ultra H4 on the bike.

Yes, I'm currently running a pair in my Jeep. You're not likely to find them at parts stores, though. I got mine through Amazon.

[gsgeezer]

I have used them on several vehicles and noticed that they didn't exactly have a long life. Of course on bikes you need to make sure that the frame vibration isn't transferred to the headlight as much as possible. You can get them at any auto parts store.

As mentioned, use dielectric grease on de prongs.

[Mr. Sinister]

I have used them on several vehicles and noticed that they didn't exactly have a long life. Of course on bikes you need to make sure that the frame vibration isn't transferred to the headlight as much as possible. You can get them at any auto parts store.

As mentioned, use dielectric grease on de prongs.

The ones in my Jeep have been in there a little over a year so far.