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Hi, I have an 06 America, I need to upgrade the headlight. going to the mountains next month. I need something brighter. Any ideas?

get a lightbar

I would rather get something brighter without clutter.

I agree but if thats not in the budget then some of these: PIAA

I just put in a PIAA Intense White H4 Bulb. Really made a difference after the stock bulb and got a decent deal on Ebay. There is a scale on the PIAA site that shows the level of intensity so check that if you prefer a bluish hue. My model# is D-258E and Part# 10934.

PS Careful when you remove the housing around the bulb. The rubber sheath around the bulb housing cracked when I tried to roll it back. Still looking for a replacement.

Thanks, I'll look into the PIAA. I have a light bar, but I like the clean look right now.

I think these are what I used. I got them before my accident and they were sitting around until I got the "new" 07 TBA. I like them and they are definitely brighter at night than the stock bulbs. But, I don't ride much at night if I don't have to.

Xenon Blue bulbs at NewBonneville.com

The ones Z listed look really nice, but these are a little more affordable. Not sure what your budget is like. I might get the PIAA's in a few years.

Can`t speak for any other brands, but PIAAs are pretty darn bright. I have H4s in my headlight AND driving lights. With the three of those going I can see and be seen better than most.

+1 to PIAAs. Heck of a lot better than the stock bulb. I have the one Z linked from Fast Eddy.

What is the wattage on the piaa's?

Mary i just put one on my bike i beleive they are 60 watts but are rated as giving out light to the extent of a 100 watt bulb, they are bright though thats for sure.

I put Kuryakyn Silver Bullets on my crash bar -v. small, v. bright! No need for a light bar and very unobtrusive (impressive vocabulary eh?) Here's the site:

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/kuryak...ns/part/KY-2320

I just put the Kuryakyn Silver Bullets on mine also. I used the 2319 model instead of the 2320 because of the Kuryakyn mounts (#2375 for 54 to 58mm shrouds )I used (wire had to be external). Fit the smaller shrouds perfectly. I had to add a ground wire though because the shrouds are isolated from the frame. I removed the 20 watt halogen floods and installed 50 watt spot bulbs with a much narrower beam. Really light up the road and not so obtrusive. Wired them into my high beams for now.

If you look closely my right hand lens is already cracked. Hit with a rock within 1 hour of installing them.

The number I mentioned for the Silver Bullet mounts in the previous post is wrong. It should read 2275 for 54 to 58 mm shrouds.

I couldn't edit my post.

Gregger, That looks real nice. I just installed the piaa bulb. Its much better. Now you have me spending more money!