Your PIAA H4 bulb? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

burnchassis · 08-31-2008, 01:16 AM

I was researching the bulbs tonight..It seems that is the best bulb for the bike,but there are several different PIAA H4 bulbs to pick from.
What temp is best?
what wattage output? i seen 135/125 130/120 and 120/110.
My guess is the hotter the better? and more output the better also.
BUT
What do you guys run?
THX
CS

CJasper · 08-31-2008, 04:14 AM

I think cooler and highest output due to the PLASTIC lens in front of the bulb. If you go Hotter you run the risk of Meltting the Clear Plastic Lens. My 2 cents

mbgraham2000 · 08-31-2008, 04:21 AM

Here is a good link for lighting information:

Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply

Look in the tech section.

The head lamp in the M50 is rated at 60/55 watts. Putting in a lamp of higher wattage will damage something.

There are some other threads on lights you can search for.

Easy Rider · 08-31-2008, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbgraham2000

The head lamp in the M50 is rated at 60/55 watts. Putting in a lamp of higher wattage will damage something.

Putting in a bulb that is TWICE the standard wattage should make for some interesting damage. If you do it, please send pictures !!!

burnchassis · 08-31-2008, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Putting in a bulb that is TWICE the standard wattage should make for some interesting damage. If you do it, please send pictures !!!

The input is still 60/55 but output is rated higher.
The ad states no special equipment needed..these replace stock bulbs.
My question is .....What is your PIAA bulb rated at? or
What part number is your bulb?
look below ALL are 60/55 wattage input H4 bulbs.
CS

boooya · 08-31-2008, 08:42 AM

I was using this one without any problems and it never got to hot, very bright.
PIAA Powersports H4 Xtreme White Plus Anti-Vibration Bulb (Single) for Suzuki Boulevard M50

geeker · 08-31-2008, 12:29 PM

this is what i installed ...

[old bulb in case :p ]

Drtoronto · 08-31-2008, 12:42 PM

i have the same one as geeker no problems with it at all

mbgraham2000 · 08-31-2008, 01:46 PM

Now that I understand the question,

I have been using the Polarg Shining Wizard.

Polarg H4 Shinning Wizard Halogen Bulb (H4) (Part#0854)

It uses the higher wattage trick to claim 130/100 watt equivalence. It didn't damage the stock headlamp.

08-31-2008, 01:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
burnchassis Clunked into first gear Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2005 M50 PCIII K&N Thunder intake kit,and Drag pipes wrapped Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 219	Your PIAA H4 bulb? I was researching the bulbs tonight..It seems that is the best bulb for the bike,but there are several different PIAA H4 bulbs to pick from. What temp is best? what wattage output? i seen 135/125 130/120 and 120/110. My guess is the hotter the better? and more output the better also. BUT What do you guys run? THX CS __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nPNckRZkjM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDul7vFS_-Q QUIET PIPES RISK LIVES!

08-31-2008, 04:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
mbgraham2000 Kickstand Operator Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2005 Custom M50 Location: Redondo Beach Ca. Posts: 252	Here is a good link for lighting information: Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply Look in the tech section. The head lamp in the M50 is rated at 60/55 watts. Putting in a lamp of higher wattage will damage something. There are some other threads on lights you can search for. __________________ Call me Marc

08-31-2008, 08:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
boooya TurtleWax Taster Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: '08 Suzuki Bandit S Location: Barrie, Ont. Canada Posts: 583	I was using this one without any problems and it never got to hot, very bright. PIAA Powersports H4 Xtreme White Plus Anti-Vibration Bulb (Single) for Suzuki Boulevard M50 __________________ M50 SOLD 2008 Bandit 1250 S stock 4 now

08-31-2008, 12:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
geeker Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 LE Grey Location: North of Toronto Posts: 215	this is what i installed ... [old bulb in case :p ] Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2007 M50 LE ~ anthony M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links ~ posted by DJ ~

08-31-2008, 01:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
mbgraham2000 Kickstand Operator Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2005 Custom M50 Location: Redondo Beach Ca. Posts: 252	Now that I understand the question, I have been using the Polarg Shining Wizard. Polarg H4 Shinning Wizard Halogen Bulb (H4) (Part#0854) It uses the higher wattage trick to claim 130/100 watt equivalence. It didn't damage the stock headlamp. __________________ Call me Marc

08-31-2008, 04:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
CJasper Ditch Magnet Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Black M50 Location: Tallahassee, Fl Posts: 175	I think cooler and highest output due to the PLASTIC lens in front of the bulb. If you go Hotter you run the risk of Meltting the Clear Plastic Lens. My 2 cents

08-31-2008, 12:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Drtoronto Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: suzuki m50 Location: Oakville Ontario Posts: 92	i have the same one as geeker no problems with it at all

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