Sylvania SilverStar

Gas Man · 10-11-2010, 08:40 PM

Well I can't get a HID bulb and ballast in the small sporty headlamp but it desperately needed a change.

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...ce/Silverstar/

SilverStar on the left, stock H4 on the right

The SilverStar installed

It's also much better on the road. Not bad for $20 I guess.

Hydrant · 10-11-2010, 09:06 PM

I have Silverstarts in the CBR and TLR. I've had the same bulbs in the TL since probably 05, and the CBR I've gone through maybe 2 bulbs in 5 years.

Much better than yellow stockers.

Gas Man · 10-11-2010, 09:07 PM

Exactly.... the yellow was just driving me NUTS!

Hydrant · 10-11-2010, 09:39 PM

I've had good luck with mine. Other people say they are using a set a year or so. Even put them on my Silverado, and went through one set in the 6 years I've owned the truck (46,000 miles).

I'd like to put HID's in, but just don't really trust myself to go splicing in the the electrical side of it. I don't mind messing with mechanics, just not fond of electric.

Rangerscott · 10-12-2010, 12:20 AM

I've used the regs and the ultras. They're nice until they burn out. I'm thinking all the vibes from being on a moto dont help things.

I love my cheapo Harborfreight bulbs. They're a tad more wattage.

Gas Man · 10-12-2010, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hydrant

I've had good luck with mine. Other people say they are using a set a year or so. Even put them on my Silverado, and went through one set in the 6 years I've owned the truck (46,000 miles).

I'd like to put HID's in, but just don't really trust myself to go splicing in the the electrical side of it. I don't mind messing with mechanics, just not fond of electric.

There isn't any splicing on the new HID setups from DDM. Plug n play. HONEST. As long as you don't want to wire in delays and shit like I did.

marko138 · 10-12-2010, 09:20 AM

Lookin good.

ericr · 10-12-2010, 09:21 PM

I used a Silverstar on my VTX. HUGE difference from the stock bulb. I'm going to put them on my FZ1 soon. I'm thinking about running higher wattage too, some of the guys on the FZ forum have been doing that with no issues so far but I'm not sure I want to try it yet.

Gas Man · 10-13-2010, 12:26 AM

If u hv room. Hids are abt $50 a set so abt the same price per bulb. And tt is ultimately a better option.

nhgunnut · 10-16-2010, 02:21 PM

Did the Silverstar conversions in our Victory's A great up grade for short money

10-11-2010, 08:40 PM	#1
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Sylvania SilverStar Well I can't get a HID bulb and ballast in the small sporty headlamp but it desperately needed a change. http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...ce/Silverstar/ SilverStar on the left, stock H4 on the right The SilverStar installed It's also much better on the road. Not bad for $20 I guess. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

10-11-2010, 09:07 PM	#3
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Exactly.... the yellow was just driving me NUTS! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

10-16-2010, 02:21 PM	#10
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	Did the Silverstar conversions in our Victory's A great up grade for short money __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

10-11-2010, 09:06 PM	#2
Hydrant WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i Posts: 660	I have Silverstarts in the CBR and TLR. I've had the same bulbs in the TL since probably 05, and the CBR I've gone through maybe 2 bulbs in 5 years. Much better than yellow stockers.

10-11-2010, 09:39 PM	#4
Hydrant WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i Posts: 660	I've had good luck with mine. Other people say they are using a set a year or so. Even put them on my Silverado, and went through one set in the 6 years I've owned the truck (46,000 miles). I'd like to put HID's in, but just don't really trust myself to go splicing in the the electrical side of it. I don't mind messing with mechanics, just not fond of electric.

10-12-2010, 12:20 AM	#5
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I've used the regs and the ultras. They're nice until they burn out. I'm thinking all the vibes from being on a moto dont help things. I love my cheapo Harborfreight bulbs. They're a tad more wattage.

10-13-2010, 12:26 AM	#9
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	If u hv room. Hids are abt $50 a set so abt the same price per bulb. And tt is ultimately a better option.