Headlight bulb out - should I use LED

[MoteroNC]

One of my headlight bulbs is out. I am thinking about replacing it with LED version. I welcome any experience and brand recommendations.

[Dann]

I never tried LEDs, but I upgraded mines with HIDs a few years ago and I haven't had to change a bulb since.

[Medic Mike]

Motero:

I still have my stock bulbs, but from previous conversations along this line mimic what Dann just stated. If you can afford it, jump to the HID bulbs. I cannot remember who mentioned it, but they tried LED bulbs and had issues with spread of the beam (though I am not 100% sure on this). I cannot recall anyone saying they regret going HID.

 

Mike

[lkchris]

Will the headlight-out circuitry recognize the LED?

[The Rocketman]

On my '09 RT, I changed all three headlight bulbs to:

Osram Rallye 65W Ultra High Output Special Service H7 Headlight Bulbs

 

Also added:

Dynamic Motorrad LED turn signal bulbs all around (4)

 

And changed to:

Osram MiniXen 2886X Parking light Bulbs

 

All in all, much brighter & whiter than OEM bulbs, have lasted fine the past 2 years or so, and no modifications needed or possible issues with HID's or LED's.

[w2ge]

FWIW, From what I know, , that Osram Rallye 65w bulb has been discontinued.

Edited April 10, 2017 by w2ge

[dirtrider]

FWIW, From what I know, , that Osram Rallye 65w bulb has been discontinued.

 

Afternoon w2ge

 

Yes, according to Candlepower Inc they are discontinued.

 

They (Candlepower) did some testing & are claiming that the German Vosla H7 +100 bulb is very close in amps draw & lighting output.

 

I bought a few extra Osram Rallye 65w bulbs when they were getting scarce so haven't tried the Vosla H7 yet.

[The Rocketman]

I apologize and didn't realize that. The nice thing about the rallye bulb was it was an H9 stuffed into an H7. As DR said above, here's the recommended replacement:

http://store.candlepower.com/osraulhiouh7.html

[MoteroNC]

Thank you it sounds like there is not a clear LED replacement and that staying with better bulbs is the way to go. I was hoping for a 5600 + lumens alternative which would also have high reliability.

[1two]

Any comments on amount of heat generated by these bulbs the GS lights are in a confined area have seen issues with some high intensity lights like sylvania