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Actual H4 bulb type for '80 GS1000E ???

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I know it's identified as an 6260H with a P43T base, and Eiko makes 'em,
but I've seen H4 on the Headlight lens, and many bulbs are identified with the H4 type, such as the H4, 9003, and 9004 I think.

I'm going HID, either combined with a Halogen, or Bi-Xenon.

So, what generic number is correct ?

Thanks,
Russ
 
Hi,

This is what I use.

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A Sylvania Sliverstar H4 ST bulb, available at most auto stores for about $20. It's got bright white light.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
H4 and 9003 are physically interchangeable, and indeed with some brands they are the same bulb -- many packages are marked with both designations.
 
H4 and 9003 ... YES.

9004 ... NO. Not even close to being the same bulb.

Be sure to let us know how the HID conversion goes.
I have thought about it, but I run headlight modulators on all our bikes, so HID is out for them. :o

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Thanks guys. I've experienced short lifetimes on 'Bright' bulbs similar to Silverstar's.

I've run HID from XenonLinks in a variety of vehicles, and the units have been reliable. Big ballasts, and not the cheapest, though.
My Aprilia has 3 of them, for a few years now.

Here is a H4/9003 that has HID and Halogen combined in one base.
http://www.xenonlink.com/9003+Hi%25252FLo+HID+Kit/9003+Hi%25252FLo-5000K/H4%289003%2C+HB2%29+Hi%25252FLo+5000K+Motorcycle+HID+Kit.html

Here is an H4 Bi-Xenon. Should be lowest load.
http://www.xenonlink.com/H4+Bi-Xeno...00K/H4+Bi-Xenon+5000K+Motorcycle+HID+Kit.html
Never used a Bi-Xenon retrofit.

Seems like either would fit ??
 
Russ' GS1000E said:
Thanks guys. I've experienced short lifetimes on 'Bright' bulbs similar to Silverstar's.
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Then you should have used a Silverstar... many GS riders use them and they're well known to be quite durable

Thanks for the info on the HID kits! Personally, I'm holding out for LED headlights... they'll be commonly available soon, I bet.
 
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