[plasma blue]

It's the one in the middle:

I replaced the Silverstar bulb with this, and it is much brighter. The Silverstar is OK ($20) but this is a pretty good upgrade. Much brighter than stock, not even in the same league.....But carries a $42 price tag. Comes with 1 year warranty. Uses the same 55/65W the stocker uses.
I havent tried the BP1210 bulb yes as I can't find one locally yet (but I will)

I don't know if it's worth the $42 but I want the best visability I can get and so far this is the one. Hey and I like the name...

 

[sisooktom]

I'd be curious to see a pic of the bike with the high beam on...sometimes the light doesn't come through well on a pic but still I'd like to see it.

 

[steviej]

I have always been a fan of PIAA lighting. Currently I have the Superplasma GT-X version of the H3 bulb in the fog lights of my Lex.

The kelvin rating on the GT-X is 3800/5000k at 60 and 55w respectively so the high beam will be white but the low beam will have a slight blue/purple hue.

I like and currently run the "Xtreme White" bulb which is rated at 4000k and gives a bright even white light with a very slight blue hue.

Recently PIAA just released a new bulb called the "Intense White" and is rated at 4100k. This one I got to try next.

PIAA's H4 bulbs

You are absolutely right about the price of these bulbs, kinda steep at $42, but I like the payoff: awesome visibility at night.

steviej

 

[LVCigarz]

I just installed the same lamp, and I can't believe the difference. I think the increase in the potential safety effect is worth the cost.

 

[gdhugh]

Piaa 15961 - Piaa Bulbs: Super Plasma Gt-X Bulb; H4 Bulb; 60/55 Watt = 135/120 Watt; Single Pack :: Piaa :: Manufactures :: CarPartsPlanet.com

 

[love2ride]

How long do they last?

 

[plasma blue]

1 year guarantee, so should last fairly long.

 

[Chunckchucker]

So I take it these are in fact a plug and play mod? No other "modifications" necessary?

 

[plasma blue]

So I take it these are in fact a plug and play mod? No other "modifications" necessary?

Yep!
Remove 2 screws, pull off rubber shroud unplug bulb, push spring to side. Insert new bulb replace rubber shroud plug in and afix bezel with 2 screws ...Done
It would be something you dave to do when the stocker burns out anyway.

 

[c_law23]

is that a volt gauge i see?
if so, how do you like it and where did you mount it?

 

[emaldona]

I use the plasma GT-X bulbs in the foglights for my wife's Lexus. They match the HID headlights well. They have a while/purplish hue.

 

[Idaho]

I use the same PIAA bulb...no complaints.

 

[plasma blue]

is that a volt gauge i see?
if so, how do you like it and where did you mount it?

Hey Chris, It's a volt meter from Kuryakyn. Got it from Bikerhiway.com $40.
I put it on the Kuryakyn control covers as I have a switch mounted to the brake res already. Most people put it there. Wire goes into the turnsignal wiring as it was the closeest, most convienient

 

[MeanGirl]

Humm...interesting thread. I've been thinking about replacing the bulb on my Meanie. The stock bulb SUX! I might have to research the recommendations made here.

 

[captain Rando]

I havent tried the BP1210 bulb yes as I can't find one locally yet

I switched my headlight bulb to the BP1210 and the difference is quite substantial. My friend has HID installed on his Mean Streak and when he pointed his headlight in the same path as my stock light it practically wiped out my light all together. When we did the same with the new bulb, the BP1210 was as bright or brighter than the HID. For $12 it's really quite a bargain. 80/100W vs 55/60W is quite a difference. What I like the most is I get so much more visibility with the low beam and don't have to use my high beam as often.

 

[plasma blue]

Humm...interesting thread. I've been thinking about replacing the bulb on my Meanie. The stock bulb SUX! I might have to research the recommendations made here.

Plasma GT-X $42
Silver Star $20
BP1210 $12

Stock bulb is yellow and Very weak compaired to any of these, the Silverstar is what I was using, might give the BP a try when I can find one to compare.

 

[MeanGirl]

Plasma GT-X $42
Silver Star $20
BP1210 $12

Stock bulb is yellow and Very weak compaired to any of these, the Silverstar is what I was using, might give the BP a try when I can find one to compare.

Thanks for the info.

 

[srp10]

Hi folks,

I've been a silent reader of this forum for some time and guess it's time to speak up

I was looking to replace the headlight lamp on my modest little 2007 Vulcan 500 (my first bike ) and happened to find this thread...

I had a question about the PIAA SuperPlasma lamps. The PIAA website faqs has the following:

PIAA

"Are these legal?
PIAA lamps are intended for use solely as auxiliary lighting"

I'm assuming that auxiliary lights means other lights excluding the main headlight lamp, such as the lights on highway bars, mounted on crash guards, etc.

Now does that mean that those who installed this lamp on their bike used it as auxiliary lamps? Or did they replace the main lamp in their headlight?

Also, from whatever info I have read, whichever lamp I end up buying, I need the H4 lamp with a P43T base. Please also correct me if this is incorrect...

Thanks in advance for your replies! It's great to have a resource such as this forum, I learn a lot just by just browsing here

- Salil

 

[c_law23]

Hey Chris, It's a volt meter from Kuryakyn. Got it from Bikerhiway.com $40.
I put it on the Kuryakyn control covers as I have a switch mounted to the brake res already. Most people put it there. Wire goes into the turnsignal wiring as it was the closeest, most convienient

Sorry, i never seen this the first time, thanks for the info John.

 

[JimmyD]

Hi folks,

I've been a silent reader of this forum for some time and guess it's time to speak up

I was looking to replace the headlight lamp on my modest little 2007 Vulcan 500 (my first bike ) and happened to find this thread...

I had a question about the PIAA SuperPlasma lamps. The PIAA website faqs has the following:

PIAA

"Are these legal?
PIAA lamps are intended for use solely as auxiliary lighting"

I'm assuming that auxiliary lights means other lights excluding the main headlight lamp, such as the lights on highway bars, mounted on crash guards, etc.

Now does that mean that those who installed this lamp on their bike used it as auxiliary lamps? Or did they replace the main lamp in their headlight?

Also, from whatever info I have read, whichever lamp I end up buying, I need the H4 lamp with a P43T base. Please also correct me if this is incorrect...

Thanks in advance for your replies! It's great to have a resource such as this forum, I learn a lot just by just browsing here

- Salil

Technically no they aren't legal as they don't meet DOT specifications for either the bike or light output or something else, I forget. That being said anyone who puts lights that are more powerful than stock lighting is usually doing so illegally, unless the light conforms to a DOT (or is it SAE?) standard like 9003, etc. Usually these bulbs are illegal except for "off-road and show use" so auxiliary lighting might be a fancy way to say "lighting that is used anywhere but on the road".

If I recall in Canada H4 is only legal on motorcycles. But yes that's what you need for your Vulcan. I'm not really sure if there are any other bases for an H4 because a different base would therefore make it not an H4 bulb anymore.