Headlight Bulb Life...

Discussion in 'Mechanics Garage' started by jasonsmith, Sep 17, 2009.

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How long have your stock or aftermarket bulbs lasted? Multiple choice for those with different resul

  1. < 6 Months

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  2. 6 -12 Months

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  3. 1 -2 Years

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  4. 2 - 3 Years

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  5. 3 - 4 Years

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  6. 4 - 5 Years

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  7. 5 Years +

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  8. I got tired of changing them and installed HID's

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  9. I hate polls but feel compelled to make a vote.

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  1. jasonsmith

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    How long have they lasted for you? One bulb blown will constitute a failure.
     
    jasonsmith, Sep 17, 2009
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    Four in three years. All low beams. Think they all went during wet months....which is from Septemebr to August here
     
    34468 Randy, Sep 17, 2009
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    Best bet IMO is to carry spares. There are also shims available for the VFRs ect that use the "special" aka: overpriced, bulbs from Honda with the larger mating cams.

    Anyone ever done a study on how long valvestem caps last?

    :wink:
     
    Badbilly, Sep 17, 2009
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    Dam! Did you ride your bike underwater? I just replaced the bulbs in my 1998 after almost 10 years of use.
     
    dino71, Sep 18, 2009
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    Chiliwacked is the new Atlantis of the linoleum.
     
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    Much of the Wack is below sea level during a high tide but we find ourselves under more cow shit than water.:bs:
     
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    mine last until they fail there is no regular lifespan had on bike lasted 7 years no probs another 1 year go figure..
     
    deepdish, Sep 18, 2009
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    still running factory originals on my 06. Never replaced any.... even back on my 95 that was 11 years old when I traded her in. Buddy's BMW he replaces yearly. at $200 per replacement.
     
    Keager, Sep 18, 2009
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    Gold filaments?
     
    Knife, Sep 18, 2009
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    Have had '99 since '05 without blowing a bulb, think they are the original as it only had 1900miles when I bought it.

    Dodgy RRs have been known to blow or shorten bulb lifespans.
     
    John451, Sep 18, 2009
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    Mine are still factory on an '07
     
    Carnage, Sep 18, 2009
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    Yeah, something is wrong there. Both the frequency and the price, having owned a BMW previously. Unless he is replacing the housing, not the bulb.
     
    Spike, Sep 18, 2009
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