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Old 04-26-2016, 02:08 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by detours View Post
I cut open the back of my stock reflector at the same time I installed my 55W Silverstar, and it still bubbled. Maybe it saved the reflector a little, but it still yellowed and bubbled.
Thank you for verifying this matter.

It is now obvious the heat from a 55/60W H4 bulb will damage the plastic reflector. However, I have ridden my RX3 for 14,000 miles, and the damage to the reflector has not noticeably increased after venting the back of the headlight. Nevertheless, I think an LED bulb is still the best solution to prevent any damage to the reflector.
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