Replacement headlight bulbs ?

[Kento-Moto]

Anyone using Headlights & Fog Lights

Also on Gen 1 correct size bulbs are H7 & H9?

I have used xenon and other bulbs before, just not from the above mentioned.

Any idea of the 100w wil run too hot?

Thanks - K Moto

 

[Blazing-Saddle]

H-7 Low beam

9005 High beam

I've used 100w bulbs on other closed systems and never had any issues with overheating but YMMV...

 

[Zoinks!]

YES you WILL have issues with sockets and wiring melting. I've seen 75 watt bulbs melt things.
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[Strife]

Sounds like a good time to go HID.

 

[pack mule]

Yes the socket will melt. The person I purchased my bike from had installed a higher wattage bulb and it had started to melt the socket. Luckily the bulb burnt out before serious damage had been done.

 

[Cerberus]

Given the problems with melting, anybody know what wattage is safe, or is a direct replacement/wattage the only option. I would like to upgrade my lights to but HID is out of the question atm.

 

[BusaBret]

Just a thought but if they are like the SilverStars you may want to keep a couple extras on hand. I have always heard that they burn out quickly. Just something to consider.

 

[OUTLAW1300]

They dont make 9005 100w bulbs anymore. only 65w