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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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I had Piaa bulbs in my last car. My explorer that I have now has sylvania silverstars, but my bike I went back to PIAA extreme white bulbs. by far the best on the market other than of course HID.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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Do you know what model PIAA bulbs would fit the CBR1000RR??
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 04:53 AM
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Be careful of the 100 watt PIAA and other super brights. These bulbs run much hotter and can damage your wiring harness. Also, these double the watt draw on your system and cause extra strain on the electrical components. Keep in mind the bike is designed to run 55watt bulbs, not 75 or 100's. But, hey, it's your ****, not mine. Do what ever makes you happy. If you do run the bad *** set up, look into NOKYA or PIAA harnesses. These can be found on ebay and are made for these bulb types.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 06:12 AM
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The 954 takes H7 bulbs. I assume the 1000 uses the H7 as well. Not to sound like a smartass, the model/size don't change when you get an aftermarket bulb, just the element and glass.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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don't go PIAAs...and don't go sylvania silverstars made in the US...go with OSRAM silverstars, which are made overseas in europe...last MUCH longer than sylvs made here in the states...at first when i hear about silverstars not lasting very long whatsoever, i was like...what? mine are dope..then i found out i got the OSRAM ones not sylvs made here...which i got for like $30 or so off a bimmer forum group buy.

also...check this thread out...bulb fact
 
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