Better bulbs - which ones? - SV650.org

28-04-06, 01:38 PM

Can someone give me some recommendations for better headlight bulbs? Went through some twisties in the dark and found the stock ones a bit lacking.

Thanks in advance!

John

TSM · 28-04-06, 01:46 PM

Orsam SilverStars etc. Most which at 65w/65w are better than stock 45w/45w

The SV headlights are not that brilliant.

mattSV · 28-04-06, 02:03 PM

I have got Phillips GT150 - see here:-

http://www.care4car.com/productdispl...non_bulbs.html

They are excellent - really crisp white light with a much better range.

Highly reommended.

28-04-06, 02:10 PM

I'm not going to melt my plastics with these am I? Also, will H7 and H4 both fit on the pointy?

mattSV · 28-04-06, 02:19 PM

Website state that they have UV filters so are safe with plastic lenses. I have had them on my SV1000 for about 12 months and have had no problems at all.

Do a google on 'Phillips GT150' - all the sites seem to say the same thing, however prices do vary a bit - I think I got a pair of GT150s and a pair of visionplus sidelight bulbs for about £29 IIRC

28-04-06, 02:23 PM

Cool, thanks guys.

TSM · 28-04-06, 02:35 PM

H4 for standard headlights, H7 is only used if you have a curvey euro spec projector type light.

28-04-06, 02:37 PM

Lol, they are also more expensive! Actually, I was thinking this could be an opportunitry to get noticed a bit more by changing the colour slightly. Which bulbs would give me more light than standard and make me standout from other headlights? Yellow or blue tint perhaps?

28-04-06, 02:41 PM

What do you guys think of these?

http://tinyurl.com/rd7xt

Viney · 28-04-06, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thor

Lol, they are also more expensive! Actually, I was thinking this could be an opportunitry to get noticed a bit more by changing the colour slightly. Which bulbs would give me more light than standard and make me standout from other headlights? Yellow or blue tint perhaps?

Light is a funny thing. The warmer the colour the less bright they are. So yellow tints etc will decrease light output. i would just stick with a good branded bulb. Osram siverstars as metioned (Also what i have in my car and bike) or the philips Ultra xenon are also very good. I had these in the car, and they where slightly better than the silverstars, but ss where cheaper. Stay away from the heavy blue tint 'Style' bulbs, as they are for show and not go.

If you have deep pockets, then there are 2 options. HID kit (Approx £400ish) or PIAA Superwhites (Approx £80 for 2 bulbs!!)

HTH

28-04-06, 01:38 PM	#1
thor Guest Posts: n/a	Better bulbs - which ones? Can someone give me some recommendations for better headlight bulbs? Went through some twisties in the dark and found the stock ones a bit lacking. Thanks in advance! John

28-04-06, 01:46 PM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Orsam SilverStars etc. Most which at 65w/65w are better than stock 45w/45w The SV headlights are not that brilliant. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

28-04-06, 02:03 PM	#3
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	I have got Phillips GT150 - see here:- http://www.care4car.com/productdispl...non_bulbs.html They are excellent - really crisp white light with a much better range. Highly reommended. __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

28-04-06, 02:19 PM	#5
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Website state that they have UV filters so are safe with plastic lenses. I have had them on my SV1000 for about 12 months and have had no problems at all. Do a google on 'Phillips GT150' - all the sites seem to say the same thing, however prices do vary a bit - I think I got a pair of GT150s and a pair of visionplus sidelight bulbs for about £29 IIRC __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

28-04-06, 02:35 PM	#7
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	H4 for standard headlights, H7 is only used if you have a curvey euro spec projector type light. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

28-04-06, 02:10 PM	#4
thor Guest Posts: n/a	I'm not going to melt my plastics with these am I? Also, will H7 and H4 both fit on the pointy?

28-04-06, 02:23 PM	#6
thor Guest Posts: n/a	Cool, thanks guys.

28-04-06, 02:37 PM	#8
thor Guest Posts: n/a	Lol, they are also more expensive! Actually, I was thinking this could be an opportunitry to get noticed a bit more by changing the colour slightly. Which bulbs would give me more light than standard and make me standout from other headlights? Yellow or blue tint perhaps?

28-04-06, 02:41 PM	#9
thor Guest Posts: n/a	What do you guys think of these? http://tinyurl.com/rd7xt

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