06-29-2015, 02:53 PM | #1 |
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Great Price on H4 55W/60 Bulbs
You can purchase H4 55W/60 headlight bulbs from BulbAmerica for $1.47 apiece.
https://www.bulbamerica.com/products...utomotive-bulb I ordered ten bulbs, and used the coupon code 'grand' to save another $5 off my purchase. My final total price, including shipping, was $21.58, for a delivered price of $2.16 per bulb. My H4 bulbs will be delivered by FedEx in 5 business days.
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06-30-2015, 08:39 AM | #2 |
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Thank you spud for the great lead ,,,i have ordered from them before ,,,an i just did again,,,,,, I only wish some one would post a lead on a good rear shock at a reasonable price.
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06-30-2015, 11:56 AM | #3 |
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CSC is currently working to develop an aftermarket shock absorber for the RX3.
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06-30-2015, 03:37 PM | #4 |
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Thanks for the tip Spud, I forgot I had been meaning to switch out that stock bulb! The stock one sure is dim, and i hope this H4 bulb helps matters!
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06-30-2015, 04:06 PM | #5 |
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That's a good deal Spud. I installed a Phillips MotoVision 9003 bulb (DOT approved) within a week of getting my bike, so I don't have an immediate need (original is my backup). It seems to work pretty well and has caused no issues yet (electrical or heat), even with being 60/67W. However, I haven't used my high beam for extended periods, so it hasn't been pushed to the extreme yet. It costs about 10 times as much as your posted deal.
I would be interested to hear if the bulbs you receive are actually 9003 with the DOT marking.
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06-30-2015, 06:04 PM | #6 | |
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I was going to order the Eiko 01009 bulbs again, but the price has almost doubled for them. Therefore, I ordered these bulbs. As long as they illuminate the road well, I don't care if they have the DOT stamp. After the bulbs arrive, I will report how well they work, and if they have DOT approval.
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06-30-2015, 11:49 PM | #7 |
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dang! I paid more than that for TWO of those! Great find!!!!
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07-03-2015, 10:06 AM | #8 |
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new bulbs great price
i installed the new 60w h4 bulbs in my original headlight assembly on the rx3 an switched it out ,,cause the L.E>D> one was not cutting it ,,other than it looked cool. First off the bulb is not marked DOT as someone had asked ,,,But it throw light great!!! i can now see safely at night ,,will have to see if it gets too hot for the plastic housing.
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07-03-2015, 01:23 PM | #9 |
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The H4 bulb won't melt the plastic housing. The glass lens is huge, and dissipates a lot of heat. Also, the wind cools the headlight as you ride. Most people don't run the headlight for long periods of time while the bike is stationary. Finally, if you think heat will cause damage, just drill a few holes in the back of the headlight housing. Most headlights are completely open in the rear; the connections won't be damaged by a little dust or moisture.
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07-03-2015, 03:39 PM | #10 |
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so glad to hear this - my box of bulbs arrived the other day - I'm pondering fussing with my hand guards a bit, but figure I should also take the opportunity to swap the bulbs - the stock one is very dim - I've been trying to remind myself to ride with my LED aux lights on for visibility to other traffic during the day.
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07-04-2015, 03:45 AM | #11 |
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My headlight bulbs were delivered on Thursday, but I picked them up on Friday. The box containing the bulb describes it as an H4/9003 bulb, and the bulb itself contains the DOT marking. These bulbs are very well manufactured, and I am sure this supply will serve me well for another 5 years or so.
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07-04-2015, 04:03 AM | #12 |
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I have an important caveat for those installing the H4 headlight bulb in a Zongshen RX3 motorcycle.
The base of the H4 bulb is almost identical to the stock HS1 bulb; however, there is one important difference. Both bulbs have two small tabs projecting from the base, but the tabs on the base of the HS1 bulb are spaced wider apart. Both bulbs make a tight fit when the bulb retainer is twisted into the locked position. Therefore, It is important to either flatten these tabs, or twist them off the base of the H4 bulb. Otherwise, when you twist the bulb retainer over the H4 bulb, you might crack the reflector.
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As I examined the reflector, I noticed there was a small area of minor distortion at the top of the reflector, where the low beam is reflected. I don't know if this small imperfection was there before, or if this imperfection is the beginning of heat damage from a hotter H4 bulb. Therefore, to prevent any possible damage, I cut a large hole in the back of the headlight housing. This hole serves two purposes. First, it allows any excess heat to easily escape the headlight housing. Second, it allows me to change the headlight bulb without needing to remove the nine screws from the back of the housing. I will continue to monitor the condition of the headlight reflector as I accumulate more miles riding the RX3 with the H4 headlight bulb.
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07-04-2015, 10:17 AM | #14 |
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thanks for the update on the heat ,, i will also make a hole ,,, an sorry for misimformation as i could not find the dot marking on mine.
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