Headlights dim?

[Phu Cat]

You may have seen the TV ad for the newer style headlights.  The ad claims headlights dim over time.  True?  I still have the original headlight in our '98 bagger.  Would we really benefit from a new bulb, or is that a sales pitch?

PC

[Evo160K]

Don't know about the bulb dimming, but for some reason the mirror portion and the glass housing that hold my H4 bulb gets very dirty over time.  It all looks well sealed so it's a puzzle how it gets so dirty.  Cleaning with soap and water makes a huge difference.

[skeets]

Last time my head light got dim was because my stator went tits up

[crazycalvin]

Regular bulbs can and do "yellow" over time; this "yellowing" causes the headlights to appear dim.  When you look at a headlamp and it has a "yellow" tint to it while it is on, you might want to change your bulb or bulbs.  Newer headlamp bulbs seem to be a little less prone to this yellowing.  Later, Calvin.

[hdpegscraper]

Are you referring to the Silver Star somthin or another? I have one in the Dyna along with the newer late model headlight reflector. I was going to put a set in my car, but reading the back of the package showed that the life expectancy was about a 1/4 of a traditional one. They also offered another "Star", that wasnt quite as bright as the Silver, but had a much longer life. Now I do know that headlights do dim out over time. But I dont know if its a constant progression, or if they hold there candle power until they reach 95% life or so, and then trail off.   All I know is I ride at night enuf that I want a good headlight.  

[highlander]

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/HighPerformance/Silverstar/default.htm

I had them on my last scoot and they are awesome. I just burnt out one of my spots and will be replacing both of them tomorrow.

[crazy joe]

Has anyone gone to HID lighting or know someone who has?
I have thought about getting one from Küryakyn,   cost some bucks
but with what I've spent looking for good lighting I could have
bought one of there HID setup's.

[boooby1744]

Has anyone gone to HID lighting or know someone who has?
I have thought about getting one from Küryakyn,   cost some bucks
but with what I've spent looking for good lighting I could have
bought one of there HID setup's.

...........Forget the big K,  check this site  www.jwspeaker.com

[crazy joe]

Has anyone gone to HID lighting or know someone who has?
I have thought about getting one from Küryakyn,   cost some bucks
but with what I've spent looking for good lighting I could have
bought one of there HID setup's.

...........Forget the big K,  check this site  www.jwspeaker.com

What is the price sheet or do you have to call them?