I noticed the first time I rode my Kat at night that my low beam isn't very bright. It seems to be aimed properly and what not, but it's just not very bright. Of course if I hit my high beam I can see great. I don't know if my bulb is going bad, the Kat has poopy low beams and most kat riders ride with high beam, or what is going on . So my question(s) is do most of you ride with you high beam on, and if not can you suggest a good bright replacement bulb? All I know is that I didn't have this problem on my Yamaha. Thanks all.
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Re: High Beam or Low Beam
Originally posted by BlackburnDI noticed the first time I rode my Kat at night that my low beam isn't very bright. It seems to be aimed properly and what not, but it's just not very bright. Of course if I hit my high beam I can see great. I don't know if my bulb is going bad, the Kat has poopy low beams and most kat riders ride with high beam, or what is going on . So my question(s) is do most of you ride with you high beam on, and if not can you suggest a good bright replacement bulb? All I know is that I didn't have this problem on my Yamaha. Thanks all.
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The stock bulbs in my '02 were pretty poor so you're not alone. Based on the advice of many here on KR, I upgraded to Sylvania Silverstars about 8 months ago. While I still run my brights during the day, I always run my low beams at night. As I'm usually riding in traffic, brights in the evening really isn't an option.
I find these bulbs put a lot more light on the road when compared to the stock bulbs. It's an inexpensive upgrade and I think you'll be happy with the results. If memory serves me correctly the bulbs cost about $40.****** WAS...Ma Ma Ma My Katana ******
Si hoc signum legere potes, operis boni in rebus Latinus alacribus et fructuosis potiri potes.
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i just leave mine on low. most big suvs and what not sit up to high to make a difference in low/high beams. that and living in the land of the rising sun...
i hate bikes(cars) that ride with highs at night, my car sits low and basically eye level. sure ill see them but doesnt help if i wreck into them cause im blinded.03 katanika
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If you want to read a lot about lighting, check out my motorcycle lighting webpage here:
CyberPoet's "Understanding Motorcycle Lighting, Bulbs, Upgrades, Options".
Generally:
You want to find a xenon-halogen filled H4/HB2/9003 bulb that is rated at 55/60 watts in the actual imprint in the metal ring around the bulb. Running one that has a higher imprint without upgrading the wiring is asking for a wiring melt-down. The xenon-blend in the halogen gas will allow the tungsten filament to burn brighter (although hours-to-burn-out will be reduced).
Particularly good choices are:
Silvania SilverStars (9003) -- any auto parts store, wally world (about $40/pair or $20 each)
or
HELLA Part Number 8GJ 002 525-821 <<-- My preference. Get 'em here:
OR
Hella PN# H83140272 as Hella High Performance Xenon Blue Bulbs
or
PIAA H4 Xtreme White Plus in a 55/60 rating.
Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet
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Originally posted by tzortnI found that you gain a lot by adjusting the direction of the lights. the stock position was way to low for me.
http://www.katriders.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12081&<< RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT !! >>
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