fjrgary Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 best headlight bulb replacement for night riding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Welcome to the board, fjrgary! I had a bad experience with Cyclops customer service, so I'd pick another source, but I'm sure others have had better luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjrgary Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 thanks jim. took my first night ride a few nights ago and was not happy with the headlight at all. hoping to get some info on a good plug and play bulb upgrade over the phillips 9003 hb2 that is in the light now. would also like to upgrade the parking lights to match the headlight. any suggestions anyone. bike is a 2019. thx gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakko Warner Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Many plug and play options. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B092SHMWQZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TF8XCMM/?coliid=I28RVOTFHW1AM8&colid=1FYZGQYTQMNQQ&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KZCFXC2/?coliid=I1DFO2FEICOBQK&colid=1FYZGQYTQMNQQ&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Please choose an led bulb that resembles the two offset filaments of the halogen H4 with a shield under the low beam emitters. (Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headlamp#European_system ). Not all H4 led bulbs are like this and may blind oncoming traffic. The parking (and license plate) lights are just T10 bulbs, so do a search, and pick from the ocean of choices. P.S. Replacing an oem halogen headlight with an aftermarket led is illegal for public road use, because that is a headlight modification. Just fyi. https://blog.betterautomotivelighting.com/are-led-headlights-legal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrozzie5184 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 I have the cyclops led on my mt07 and am quite happy with it. I did not need to use their customer service so I can't speak to that, but the bulb is bright as hell and required no modifications to the dust boot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7fold Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 I've got the cyclops on my bike as well and have no complaints. It's definitely way better than the factory bulb. The beam pattern is a bit sloppy though (it throws light all over the road), but that's kind of expected when putting an LED bulb in a halogen reflector housing. The only thing that may or may not be an issue (my bike is an '18) it stuffing all the wiring behind the headlight housing. It was a tight squeeze, but not a huge deal. I would caution anyone buying those cheaper bulbs off Amazon, though. I've seen plenty of them overheat and burn themselves out, stop working after getting rattled around going over bumps, blow fuses, etc. Just make sure to read some reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted June 22, 2022 Global Moderator Share Posted June 22, 2022 I am also a happy Cyclops user. I have had it for a few years with no issues. As 7fold says stuffing the wires behind the housing is the hardest part of the install, but it was not too much of a problem on my 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjrgary Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 thanks to all for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chomorro Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 I had a Cyclops Bulb on my other bike and loved it. With the fz I'm trying a custom led h4 bulb. We will see how it compares 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 34 minutes ago, Chomorro said: I had a Cyclops Bulb on my other bike and loved it. With the fz I'm trying a custom led h4 bulb. We will see how it compares Good, please let us know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chomorro Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) On 8/12/2022 at 4:36 PM, Triple Jim said: Good, please let us know. Turned out great. Good cutoff but I need to adjust my light didn't know it was already so low. Edited August 23, 2022 by Chomorro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Just now, Chomorro said: Turned out great. Good cutoff but I need to adjust my light didn't know it was already so low. What is this custom LED bulb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chomorro Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Just now, Triple Jim said: What is this custom LED bulb? Sorry I know it's confusing it's an H4 led Bulb from the company CustomLED. About $39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Cool... I check it out, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodiam Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 I picked up a CustomLED H4 bulb; it was a perfect fit and looks like a quality product. Also has an active ball bering fan on the end. Got it on sale at https://www.customled.com/products/h4-led-headlight-bulb Box says Made in USA too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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