captaincautious7 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I am interested in a plug and play change for my VFR. I have Sylvania Silverstars on my FJR and was considering changing either to an led bulb or another sylvania on my low beam simply for a bit more recognition from other motorist with the whiter light it provides. Is there a fairly priced plug and play led bulb that works well or should I just install a sylvania? Also, how difficult or is it even possible to reach up and simply change this lowbeam bulb out without fairing removal etc. and much verbal expression? It appears tight in there. The sylvanias are a better bulb than the stock one on my FJR visibilty wise, but you give up some lifespan on the bulb itself. I thought I could correct that problem with an led if it would perform as well because of their superior lifespan. My only experience with a led is the ones my buddy installed on a goldwing and he wasn't pleased with their range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 i have the Sylvania Ultras in mine.....the high beam burned out after 6 months (i use it in the daytime for max visibility )....not sure if it's a fluke of if that's going to be the norm....i doubt it, hope not !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaincautious7 Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 I've had better luck than that. I had tried some Piaa's in the past with less luck, but the Sylvania has work fairly well. That being said I hoping someone can suggest a led which would take care of the duration problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 NOW MY LOW BEAM BURNED OUT TODAY....IT WAS NO FLUKE.....7 MONTHS,...10,000 MILES OUT OF A $25 BULB....I'LL BE SHOPPING AROUND FOR THE NEXT ONE....NO MORE SYLVANIA ULTRAS FOR ME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaincautious7 Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 How did you change the low beam bulb and how difficult was it to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 it's tricky, patience my friend.....you have to work by feel....reach in and feel how the clip is orientated before you remove the bulb....see and feel how the bulb lines up...it was a lot easier when the forks were out for upgrade....lol...not looking forward to doing it tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 i put the stock bulb back in the lo beam.....pain in the ass, but i'm getting better at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaincautious7 Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 Approximately how long did it take to get the old one out and the new one back in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 it took about 20 minutes, but i've done it a few times now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 i bought a Phillips Motovision bulb to replace the low beam....they're made for motorcycles so they'll handle the vibration better,if that was what killed the Sylvanias......i'm getting good at changing them...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikorsky Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I put PIAA 4000K Unlta Whites in mine. Great bulbs, but I know they won't last as long as a less expensive, lower quality one. The actual installation wasn't too hard. A little bit of working blind but not too much. I had to replace a headlight bulb on my Mercedes. Jack it up, remove the front wheel, remove the fender liner and there it is ..... what a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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