PIAA Bulb

[Trashman900C]

The xTreme White Plus H4 Anti Vibration PIAA Bulb
eBay Motors: xTreme White Plus H4 Anti Vibration PIAA Bulb (Each) (item 320081886134 end time Aug-10-07 23:02:20 PDT)
Does anybody have one? I have always used them in my cages and I love the improved visibility.........Just wanted to know if anyone has tried one on there scoot? I was just concerned that with the headlight always being on that it would burn out quickly..........

Thanks.....

[Idaho]

I use a PIAA bulb, very happy with it.

[Kebo]

I have used them......they worked great. I bought a HID light for mine. Works better than any halogen light.

[psychosematic]

Originally Posted by Kebo

I have used them......they worked great. I bought a HID light for mine. Works better than any halogen light.

what kind and where did you buy it at?

[trocar]

I am going to replace my silverstar with the PIAA when it burns out, and since it has been in since the beginning of the season, that should be any day now!

[dickwol]

Love the PIAA extreme, especially the high beam!

[jollyrogr]

I'm thinking about getting an HID kit for my bike also...

Not sure which kit to get. Do I just get a straight xenon bulb, go with the xenon/halogen bulb combo, or get the bi-xenon? In the case of the xenon/halogen combo, the xenon is on for the low beam, and the halogen is on high beam...but isnt the xenon brighter than the halogen?

Also kinda wondering which color to get. I'm thinkin 6000k.

[jollyrogr]

just found this when perusing ebay auctions for HID lights

Are HID Xenon Conversion Kits legal in the United Stated?
HID Xenon Conversion Kits are not legal in the United States, only factory installed HID systems are legal because they are 4300k or lower, and that is what permitted by the law. HID Xenon Conversion Kits sold here are for off-road and show use only. After installation the light has to be properly aligned, usually there is no need for it since all cars have them factory aligned. Please look in your manual; it should be listed under leveling or adjusting. We are not responsible, for you getting pulled over and getting a ticket for HID Xenon Conversion Kits.

[emaldona]

I have used PIAA Xtreme white plus bulbs and Silverstar. Both brands have lasted several years (+20k miles) on my bikes. The PIAA Xtreme white is whiter and brighter than the silverstar but not by a whole lot. However, the newer PIAA Super Plasma GT-X looks very close to HID. I put some in my Lexus fog lights to match the HID headlights and it is a very close match.

[stevebtx12]

I had the PIAA xtreme white in my last bike, and will be going to one in my new one very soon, I almost bought one yesterday while I was waiting on them to do my 3000 mi. service and install my quiet baffles. This bulb literally makes a night and day difference in how well you can see at night, well worth the $$ IMO.

[Kebo]

I got mine from XenonLink.com HID Conversion Kit.. Actually, I bought two. The first one was the H4 8000k HID low beam and Halogen high beam. The HID bulb was great but the Halogen sucked. So, I bought the Bi-HID bulb where it has a shield that moves when you hit the high beams to direct the light upwards. It works pretty good. You would not beleive how much more light is produced with the HID over the halogen bulbs. I paid $80 for the first one and $100 for the 2nd one. This includes the bulb, ballast, and igniter.

[Kebo]

Oh, not to mention that it is completely plug and ride. You don't have to make any modifications. If you want to remove it, just unplug and plug the halogen back in.

[steelhead]

How long have you had it installed and how was the installation? Where did you mount the ballast?

Thanks

[jollyrogr]

Originally Posted by Kebo

I got mine from XenonLink.com HID Conversion Kit.. Actually, I bought two. The first one was the H4 8000k HID low beam and Halogen high beam. The HID bulb was great but the Halogen sucked. So, I bought the Bi-HID bulb where it has a shield that moves when you hit the high beams to direct the light upwards. It works pretty good. You would not beleive how much more light is produced with the HID over the halogen bulbs. I paid $80 for the first one and $100 for the 2nd one. This includes the bulb, ballast, and igniter.

Thanks for the info Kebo. Did you get the 8000k again when you bought the second kit? From what I've read, 8000k will look cool, but wont be as bright as a 5000k setup.

[SpicyMchaggis]

I have the PIAA xtreme white on my custom, definitely worth the money.

[Kebo]

I have had it installed for about a month, now, with no issues. I like the 8000k because of the bluish white light. It stands out more than the standard white or yellow. I really can't speak on how much brighter if any that the 5000k is over the 8000k, but the 8000k is definitely brighter than my PIAA light was. Plus, maybe people will notice me more readily.

[kroozing900]

Would'nt run with out a Piaa

[Bob Brooks]

Originally Posted by Trashman900C

The xTreme White Plus H4 Anti Vibration PIAA Bulb
eBay Motors: xTreme White Plus H4 Anti Vibration PIAA Bulb (Each) (item 320081886134 end time Aug-10-07 23:02:20 PDT)
Does anybody have one? I have always used them in my cages and I love the improved visibility.........Just wanted to know if anyone has tried one on there scoot? I was just concerned that with the headlight always being on that it would burn out quickly..........

Thanks.....

Have had mine in the bike for about 900 miles and it's still burning strong.

[jollyrogr]

I have a PIAA super plasma GT-X bulb in my headlight now...been running it for about 10000 miles so far with no issues (It even survived the accident that totaled my 04). It's brighter than stock, but I still think I'm gonna go with HID soon. Way too many deer and cage drivers with the IQ of a deer around here....

[RichLockyer]

Napa/Wagner BP1210H4
100 watt high beam, 80 watt low beam, and legal on a bike.

I've been running them since the bike was new, about 14k. First one burned out at about 10k. No problems with the plastic lens or reflector.