RE: H7 halogen bulb life - 2

About 5 years ago I had the original H7 low beam bulb burn out on my 2009 F650GS while at a rally at Quincy, California. I visited a local auto accessory shop and picked up an off-the-shelf auto H7 bulb and plugged into my bike's headlight socket. It has been working fine every since.

Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #12

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I think I used Osram back in the 80s. https://www.osram.com/am/light-for/light...kt=/motorcycle/

That's been too many years to remember if they were any better than the bulbs you buy at a parts store, gas station or discount store.

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This advice may be correct Motorcycle halogen bulbs should be designated to a higher vibration and shock resistance to car fitments.

Yes a car item will fit but I doubt it will outlast the correct item specified I have failed to take this advice!

I bought 8 "car bulb sets" with H4/H7 sidelight/brake/dashboard and multiple fuses from Woolworths bankrupt store closure stock, 2009 ish.

Most were £8 to £10 box sets and all marked down to 25 or 50p so a bargain, some still gathering dust in the garage.

One set in each car, one for my son and spares for visiting relatives on lghting checks pre-mot.

Whether they are as durable as motorcycle items I cannot advise but as a spare, under the seat, they are well travelled by now.

How about another thread on the special motorcycle 'air' the dealership fits to a higher standard than your local fuel station!

Zitat von Dave H im Beitrag #19

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This advice may be correct Motorcycle halogen bulbs should be designated to a higher vibration and shock resistance to car fitments.

Yes a car item will fit but I doubt it will outlast the correct item specified I have failed to take this advice!

I bought 8 "car bulb sets" with H4/H7 sidelight/brake/dashboard and multiple fuses from Woolworths bankrupt store closure stock, 2009 ish.

Most were £8 to £10 box sets and all marked down to 25 or 50p so a bargain, some still gathering dust in the garage.

One set in each car, one for my son and spares for visiting relatives on lghting checks pre-mot.

Whether they are as durable as motorcycle items I cannot advise but as a spare, under the seat, they are well travelled by now.

How about another thread on the special motorcycle 'air' the dealership fits to a higher standard than your local fuel station!

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BTW - for $3 you can buy a set of "nitrogen" (i.e., green) valve stem caps. What you put in your tires is up to you.

So, depending on your perspective, you can appear to be the trendiest or least intelligent rider on your street while riding on plain old air.....

Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #21

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BTW - for $3 you can buy a set of "nitrogen" (i.e., green) valve stem caps. What you put in your tires is up to you.

So, depending on your perspective, you can appear to be the trendiest or least intelligent rider on your street while riding on plain old air.....

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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #22

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #21

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BTW - for $3 you can buy a set of "nitrogen" (i.e., green) valve stem caps. What you put in your tires is up to you.

So, depending on your perspective, you can appear to be the trendiest or least intelligent rider on your street while riding on plain old air.....

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Which, if I recall correctly, is already 78% nitrogen.

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