I have been using OEM but a step up from stock (85/120W) on both my bikes. Much
more light output in front of the handle bars and bulb only costs $13. Now will
the higher wattage damage the sockets? Only time will tell but my mind tells me
NOT, especially if high beam low beam is alternated frequently during long
trips.
George says let there be light
PS. Merry Christmass to all my fellow listers, including the ones I don't like,
it's up to you to figure out who you are :-)
Alan Tooraen wrote:
> Dave, this is my response to the test. From day one I have told people
> that I only sell Piaa bulbs because a lot of people ask for them . I
> have never sold the 85 watt variant that was tested in this test, but I
> can say that bikes equipped with the Piaa bulbs can be seen much better
> in the daylight because of the temperature of the light ( Piaa=3800
> degrees kelvin vs 3200 degrees kelvin for standard bulbs). Since Stanley
> bulbs were not tested , and several of them do not have any coating or
> tint at all , I still firmly stand behind my assertion that they are
> superior to stock bulbs in every way except life expectancy. I think
> after reading this report I will stop selling Piaa bulbs . I currently
> use Stanley's in all my bikes and vehicles. Several other riders on the
> list that are use Stanley's will tell you the same thing about their
> performance compared to the stock GTS bulbs.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Alan Tooraen
> Tankmaster Lighting
>
> Dave Biasotti wrote:
> >
> > Great links Fred - very authorative and informative.
> > As indicated by Kelly, Greg & my observations in our very subjective
> > "lighting tests" there wasn't much difference - this just confirms it.
> > I'ld be very interested in Alan Tooraen's comments, being a light
> > distributor; at least his prices for the Stanley bulbs are reasonable at
> > $40 it was worth a try.
> > I guess this proofs the old axiom - you don't get more for free.
> > --
> > Dave Biasotti
> >
> > > Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 16:15:38 -0500 (EST)
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >
> > > Here is some info on the superwhite bulbs and why they aren't worth the
> > > money. I posted it a few days ago, but never saw it come through.
> > >
> > > http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/info/superwhites
> > >
> > > http://www.overboost.com/story.asp?id=102
> > >
> > > Fred Grefe
> > >
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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