Versys Headlight

versysred · 09-05-2008

I have noticed that I need to upgrade the light bulbs in the headlight I looked in the manual and did not see what was the bulb types in there. So does anyone know them here.

ddouble · 09-06-2008

H7
I just put SilverStars in mine last week. So far so good. My commute includes a 1 am ride on 15 miles of country roads.

Dan

MackDaddy · 09-06-2008

As DD stated, H7. Here's what I put in, made a nice noticeable improvement. No overtaxing the OE stock wiring or plastic lens & housing either.

suvlights.com Osram (Sylvania) - Hyper H7 (Clear) - 65W 190% - Each

Jim

PS - These work for both the high & low beams. I've only done the low beam thusfar (don't really see a need to do the highbeam either.)

Zammy · 09-06-2008

There has been alot of bad luck with the longevity of Silverstars . Unless they've improved ,better keep the old bulb handy for a spare.

versysred · 09-06-2008

I have silverstars in my vehicles they are pretty good I have been looking at the piaa h7's anyone use them or like something else.

versysred · 09-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddouble

H7
I just put SilverStars in mine last week. So far so good. My commute includes a 1 am ride on 15 miles of country roads.

Dan

Are you talking about the silverstar ULTRA'S ?

ddouble · 09-06-2008

I had a SilverStar in my KZ for 17 months/16,000 miles then swapped it into the wife's Vulcan. Still works. I do carry spares for each type bulb on both bikes. They are part of my emergency kit under the seat.

No Ultras, I am thinking of trying one.

Side bar.

On my first night ride on the V I was convinced it had the poorest headlight ever designed. The next day I checked the adjustment. Way off from the dealer. After proper adjustment it was much better, I just want more.

Dan

versysred · 09-07-2008

Good to know about the adjustment. But I checked it it was fine. But like I said I live in a deer infested area, and need some bright lights but dont want to ruin my headlight or wiring.

09-05-2008	#1 (permalink)
versysred Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 19	Versys Headlight I have noticed that I need to upgrade the light bulbs in the headlight I looked in the manual and did not see what was the bulb types in there. So does anyone know them here.

09-06-2008	#2 (permalink)
ddouble Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 239	H7 I just put SilverStars in mine last week. So far so good. My commute includes a 1 am ride on 15 miles of country roads. Dan __________________ 79 KZ650, Blue 08 EN500, Black 08 KLE650, Gimme a ticket red

09-06-2008	#3 (permalink)
MackDaddy Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lewis Center, Ohio USA Posts: 2	As DD stated, H7. Here's what I put in, made a nice noticeable improvement. No overtaxing the OE stock wiring or plastic lens & housing either. suvlights.com Osram (Sylvania) - Hyper H7 (Clear) - 65W 190% - Each Jim PS - These work for both the high & low beams. I've only done the low beam thusfar (don't really see a need to do the highbeam either.) __________________ 2008 Passion Red Versys My Website http://MackDaddy.fotki.com

09-06-2008	#7 (permalink)
ddouble Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 239	I had a SilverStar in my KZ for 17 months/16,000 miles then swapped it into the wife's Vulcan. Still works. I do carry spares for each type bulb on both bikes. They are part of my emergency kit under the seat. No Ultras, I am thinking of trying one. Side bar. On my first night ride on the V I was convinced it had the poorest headlight ever designed. The next day I checked the adjustment. Way off from the dealer. After proper adjustment it was much better, I just want more. Dan __________________ 79 KZ650, Blue 08 EN500, Black 08 KLE650, Gimme a ticket red

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09-06-2008	#4 (permalink)
Zammy Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Decatur Al Posts: 242	There has been alot of bad luck with the longevity of Silverstars . Unless they've improved ,better keep the old bulb handy for a spare.

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versysred Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 19	I have silverstars in my vehicles they are pretty good I have been looking at the piaa h7's anyone use them or like something else.

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versysred Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 19	Good to know about the adjustment. But I checked it it was fine. But like I said I live in a deer infested area, and need some bright lights but dont want to ruin my headlight or wiring.

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