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    About to install a Silverstar H4 Blub.

    Just curious, those of you that have switched from the old Halogen blub to any of the better Silverstars, what has been your life expectancy on them compared to the regular Halogens. I do run my headlite (mostly on high beam) on all the time. I got the Silverstar ~4000k. Standard Halogen is ~3100K
    sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
    1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
    2015 CAN AM RTS


    Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.
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    not Silverstar but......

    Several years ago I put in a plasma bulb made by PIAA i think. No problems yet, but I dont get a whole lot of seat time. I also generally keep the hi beam on in the day.
    The light is noticeably brighter and whiter. Please let us know how the Silverstar shines.
    Last edited by dorkburger; 09-17-2014, 12:29 PM. Reason: add
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        #4
        Did you manage to find a CLEAR Silverstar or is it tinted light blue?

        ANY tinting of the bulb toward the blue spectrum will reduce overall visibilty, so be careful.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Steve View Post
          Did you manage to find a CLEAR Silverstar or is it tinted light blue?

          ANY tinting of the bulb toward the blue spectrum will reduce overall visibilty, so be careful.

          .
          Yeah I got the clear. I just installed it and turned the light out in the shop to check it, very bright white light. It is one step below the Ultra Silverstar which seems like it may have a blue tint.
          sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
          1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
          2015 CAN AM RTS


          Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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            #6
            I've been using Osram Silverstars in cars, vans and bikes for around a decade and can't honestly say they seem to last any less time than an ordinary one. There were real benefits to using them, without a doubt.
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              #7
              CNN keeps running ads about a class action lawsuit settlement from sylvania
              you fill in a form and get ten bucks

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                #8
                I have never used them on a bike but I do notice a shorter life in my cars. I deal with the shorter life for the brighter bulb. I am going to try them in the 850 soon.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by JEEPRUSTY View Post
                  CNN keeps running ads about a class action lawsuit settlement from sylvania
                  you fill in a form and get ten bucks
                  Yeah its on a few stations, i even got a flyer about it in the mail, since i had bought silverstars in the past.
                  I think the lawsuit is BS, sure output levels may not have been on par with what they said they had, but i havent once put in a silverstar and went.... Huh they lied about it brightness. Every silverstar i have installed has had better light spread and output than the bulb they have replaced.


                  Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
                  Several years ago I put in a plasma bulb made by PIAA i think.
                  I put H4 PIAA's in my old 82 Mustang GT, and they were great as well, i didnt compare vs. the silverstars but in a 82 mustang with sealed beams, converting to H4 with a relay setup was a HUGE step up lol

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                    #10
                    FYI..found the box for the PIAA bulb....3800/5000k
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                    -Rusty old scooter.
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                    https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
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                      #11
                      Well, gonna try the Silver Star and see what happens. I carry a spare halogen with me all the time as it is.
                      sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
                      1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
                      2015 CAN AM RTS


                      Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by 76_Mike_82 View Post
                        I have never used them on a bike but I do notice a shorter life in my cars. I deal with the shorter life for the brighter bulb. I am going to try them in the 850 soon.
                        Sorry, but I can not agree with "shorter life for brighter bulb".

                        I don't have Silverstars in my van, as they only provide "legal" lights. I have 80 watt low-beam bulbs and 100 watt high-beam bulbs, and have had them in there since not long after I got the van four years ago. During those four years (and close to 100,000 miles), I have had exactly ONE bulb burn out.

                        Note that I am not just using "brighter" bulbs because of some hyped-up rating system, I am using bulbs that actually produce more light because they are sucking more power from the vehicle, yet I still have what I consider to be "decent life".

                        .
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                        mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
                        hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
                        #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
                        #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
                        Family Portrait
                        Siblings and Spouses
                        Mom's first ride
                        Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Steve View Post
                          Sorry, but I can not agree with "shorter life for brighter bulb".

                          I don't have Silverstars in my van, as they only provide "legal" lights. I have 80 watt low-beam bulbs and 100 watt high-beam bulbs, and have had them in there since not long after I got the van four years ago. During those four years (and close to 100,000 miles), I have had exactly ONE bulb burn out.

                          Note that I am not just using "brighter" bulbs because of some hyped-up rating system, I am using bulbs that actually produce more light because they are sucking more power from the vehicle, yet I still have what I consider to be "decent life".

                          .
                          Ah the 80/100 blub, thought about those once, I'm assuming the charging system would handle it okay.
                          sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
                          1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
                          2015 CAN AM RTS


                          Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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                            #14
                            There is a reduced life expectancy, it says it right on the back of the packaging.

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                              #15
                              Everyone will experience a different life of the bulb based on driving habits. I've had my jeep 10 years and have put just over 200000miles on it. In recent years much of that driving is at night or early morning so my lights tend to be on while driving. In the 10 years I've put 4 or 5 sets in it. So for me with the driving I do I only get around 2 years per set. I do change them in sets as I'm of the mindset if one goes the other is close. I still think they're a good bulb just shorter life then a halogen and as i said I'll be upgrading my 850 soon. Just my experience.

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