Headlight Bulb

[PaulBK7]

Hi,

I need to replace my headlight bulb on my '08 1200GS.

I know its an H7 12V 55W halogen, however, there appears to many variants i.e. 90% brighter, blue etc etc.

What is fitted as standard?

M&P do a "standard" bulb for £6.95 as opposed to Halfords "Extreme Brilliance" at £22.99.

Thanks

 

[bisbee]

Lidls were selling H7s +50% brighter at £3.99 for a pack of two

 

[Yellow Peril]

Got standard bulb from halfords from £9 they only last around 10K so no point in spending alot.

 

[GSmonkey]

I found the extra bright ones don't last as long. Maybe the extra hot filaments not coping withe the vibes. Best solution is a HID, but you probably know that already.

 

[Achim]

I found the extra bright ones don't last as long. Maybe the extra hot filaments not coping withe the vibes.

I had a Philips X-treme that was toast after six months and 5,000 miles. At least it lasted through the winter. IMO the brighter bulbs are a waste of money on a vibey bike.

Achim

 

[Owen Snell]

M&P do a "standard" bulb for £6.95 as opposed to Halfords "Extreme Brilliance" at £22.99.

Go to any trade motor factor and get a standard bulb for under a fiver.

 

[teamwimp]

get a standard one - IMO the brighter ones aren't noticeably brighter. Lidl are cheap if they have them. If you really want brighter you need to go HID.

 

[nedflanders]

Just be very careful when you change it, it's all too easy to pop the lens assembly off the level ball/socket. If the new bulb doesn't fit in the aperture easily don't force it, lots of tails of woe on here from people who've had problems with the headlight adjuster

 

[magpie]

Hi,

I need to replace my headlight bulb on my '08 1200GS.

I know its an H7 12V 55W halogen, however, there appears to many variants i.e. 90% brighter, blue etc etc.

What is fitted as standard?

M&P do a "standard" bulb for £6.95 as opposed to Halfords "Extreme Brilliance" at £22.99.

Thanks

£22.99 for a Bulb

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194814

you would better off paying £37.50! for HID

 

[Les Wassall]

PM me with your address and I will send you a H7 bulb F.O.C

 

[GSband]

It's a trade off : higher brilliance vs. life expectancy. Read in a test in a German car magazine. HID's are the way to go.

 

[BeemerBaz]

Go HID yourself, got mine for not much more than the price of one of those expensive bulbs

 

[PaulBK7]

PM me with your address and I will send you a H7 bulb F.O.C

Hello Les,

That very kind of you sir.
I would have pm'd you but it appears I don't have that facility!!!!!

Thank you for the offer.

 

[PaulBK7]

Thank you all for your comments and advice

 

[CliveS]

Alturnative

Try Osram Silverstars I have used them for many years and love them