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Nov 2nd, 2009, 6:42 pm
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A better headlight bulb?
My two low beam headlight bulbs burned out within a week of each other. A month or so later the right one went again. The high beam has not gone out yet. This is on an 07 R1200RT. I used NAPA supplied bulbs, $8.00, about half the cost of the Sylvania bulb, but not worth it if this keeps up. It is possible I got a bad bulb. Does anyone know of a better (longer life span) bulb out there? I carry a spare, but I just put it in. I would like to know if anything is better before I buy another one.
After replacing 3 bulbs in a few months, it's an easy process now. Thanks Mick F 
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 7:45 pm
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Re: A better headlight bulb?
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Nov 3rd, 2009, 8:29 am
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Three letters: HID.
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HID conversion. Very worthwhile for low beams.
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Robert in Northern NJ '01 K12LT Mauve '06 R12GS 
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Nov 3rd, 2009, 10:00 am
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Re: A better headlight bulb?
Mick
I have purchased two GE H7-55 bulbs from WalMart for $9 each. The original bulbs were replaced between 15K-18K miles. Ruby now has 36.5K miles on her. IMHO I think you got a bad bulb. Make sure you DO NOT touch the bulb itself when replacing it. That will kill it for sure. Good luck. 
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'05 1200 RT, Ruby, as in RED, (current garage queen) '04 1150 RT, '99 Ducati 748 BiPosto, '93 Seca II, '93 K1100RS (Silk Blue), '83 Yamaha Maxim 750 (all gone)
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Nov 3rd, 2009, 5:37 pm
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Re: A better headlight bulb?
I swear, I never touched it!
I think you are right about the bad bulb, I could see the broken wire inside. I will stop at the local Wall Mart near me, also near the NH State Liquor Store, very convenient. Thanks Keith. I did check out the other site with the long lasting bulb, about $30.00 each with shipping. Mick
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