Headlight

smithrw · Post by **smithrw** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 3:55 pm

Finally got my new Piaa plasma bulb installed and all I can say is WOW! This baby is really bright. I'm lovin it. Thanks again Skootz for the good info. It took all of about 20 minutes. Great up-grade.

viney266 · Post by **viney266** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 4:11 pm

cool...Piaa is the best, have "em in my cars and my bikes

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:24 am

So glad you like it. I can't imagine riding at night with out it now. Funny story, the other night I was following behind a buddy of mine who rides a Vino and sport bikes etc. At the first traffic light stop he turned to me and said "Damn What the hell do you have in that thing?? That light is bright!". Yep. Love my PIAA

smithrw · Post by **smithrw** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 11:39 am

After getting it aimed, do you ride mostly with the high beam or low?

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:27 pm

I ride highbeam day and night but switch to lowbeam when there is oncoming traffic at night.

smithrw · Post by **smithrw** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:16 pm

Do you find that at night on comming will flash if you have the high beam on?

Did you aim yours at 25' distance or the 17' distance?
Thanks

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:59 pm

smithrw wrote:Do you find that at night on comming will flash if you have the high beam on?

Did you aim yours at 25' distance or the 17' distance?
Thanks

They don't flash if I'm courteous and switch to low beam

I think I aimed from 17'. I just followed the instructions and marked off in the garage. That was a few years ago so I don't recall the actual distance. I'll check next time I'm out there.

nate2073 · Post by **nate2073** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:22 pm

I want one of these - what part# are they, and where did you order it from?

smithrw · Post by **smithrw** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:15 pm

It is a Piaa HS1 super plasma gtx. I was going to order it from Piaa but instead got it from a local cycle dealer and saved on some shipping charges. You'll love it!

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:20 am

http://www.piaa.com/Powersports/bulbs.html

BRUTEWING · Post by **BRUTEWING** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 12:32 am

what do you need to do to change the light out in some detail please I want to make the switch but looks like somewhat of a job?

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:04 am

BRUTEWING wrote:what do you need to do to change the light out in some detail please I want to make the switch but looks like somewhat of a job?

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BRUTEWING · Post by **BRUTEWING** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 3:31 am

Thanks...is there a definate on what bulb is better ...I took mine out tonight and after getting it adjusted to the right height it seems fine to me I think it is stock I bought a 07 italia with 350 miles on it less than a month ago I now have over 700 miles on it. My onlt complaint is not enough suspension travel?

smithrw · Post by **smithrw** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:14 am

If the stock bulb seems ok just wait till you make the switch!

SteMer · Post by **SteMer** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:45 pm

Will the PIAA HS1 bulb work just as well in the smaller '06 Buddy headlight? Just concerned about heat, etc. About time for a change after 5 years.

smithrw · Post by **smithrw** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:04 pm

I don't really know but am sure someone else here can tell you. Hope it works for you.

Lagerhead · Post by **Lagerhead** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:37 pm

SteMer wrote:Will the PIAA HS1 bulb work just as well in the smaller '06 Buddy headlight? Just concerned about heat, etc. About time for a change after 5 years.

Nope, the '06 uses a different bulb. (18 watt) You'd have to change the entire headset.