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· 'Chappy'
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I tried the 55w bulbs once and melted the hondaline switch on. I ordered the 35w bulbs from ebay, got one set and a spare for cheap.
 

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25 Watt Light Bar Bulbs

I tried the 55w bulbs once and melted the hondaline switch on. I ordered the 35w bulbs from ebay, got one set and a spare for cheap.

I tried the 55W bulbs once also and the AUX switch burned up eventually.
I did noticed that oncoming traffic would rather look into my high beam rather than the low beam and two 55W running light bulbs.

I went back to the original 25 W bulbs. The only place I could find them was to order them on line. Due to the fact that I was going to pay for shipping anyway I ordered 4 of them so I would have some replacements later on.

Light Exports
http://www.lightexports.com/servlet/...Halogen/Detail
 

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Gonna upgrade mine to 35 watt HIDs in 6k diamond white.....under 40 bucks on e-bay for both sides. Gotta get a separate kit for a bit more to upgrade the hi/lo main beam though.
 

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I went out for a while and started poking around.

Found that the heated gear lead was burnt through - in two pieces .. I usually leave the end inside the backrest pouch zipped up tight but for some reason I left it stuff between the front and rear seat. Looks like the end was shorting on the fender. :banghead::banghead: I pulled it and replaced it. Im now wondering if my dumb bunny moved also caused an issue with the highway lamps.

Started to take a look at them. Dont have 12v at the light connector .. so I need to get into the bucket ... but that means that the highway lights have to come off ... cant get to the bottom screw on the bucket.

I have to tell ya... this is my first Honda motor vehicle ...and its the hardest bike so far to work on. Terrible design. Why didnt they drill a small hole in the light mount so that you could put a screw driver up through it to get to that bottom screw ? I bought the bike new in 3/10 but havent had to change the headlamp yet ... so how does every else change the head lamp with the honda highway lamps installed ? Remove the mount every time ? I think Im going to replace that screw with a bolt because there is room to get an open end or box on it ...
 

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CHOMP CHOMP MUNCH MUNCH !!

Thats me eating crow. I was corrected on another board. I have to stop babying her so much an put a little Gorilla on it. The bottom one doesn't have to come out.

Although I was not right (opposed to being wrxxx :) ) it is still the worst bike Ive owned to work on.. everything else is great though...
 

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I realize that this is an old thread just giving it a bump.

I had a light burn out yesterday. So, I did a search on here this morning and this topic came up. This manufacturer still sells them. They are only $2.65 each, so I ordered 3 bulbs and with expedited shipping I am still only a few bucks more than I would be ordering a single bulb from the dealership. Added plus, LightExports works with PayPal and/or Amazon account info, so check out was a breeze! :mosh:

This is proof positive that the SEARCH function and information on this forum are both very valuable tools!

Updated Link to 25W H3:
https://www.lightexports.com/h3-fog-auxiliary-halogen-auto-car-bulb-lamp-12v-25w-asv/
 
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