Changing Headlight bulbs in a 2014 RT Limited

[satownsendsr]

Has anyone changed out the stock 60W bulbs in the headlights of a 2014 RT Limited with a higher wattage bulb such as a HID 100W Bright White or one that requires a ballast? If so, which one did you go with and have you had any problems with them getting too hot and melting the housing front reflective cover? Doesn't BRP offer a HID replacement for the headlights that are 100Ws?
Thanks,

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Has anyone changed out the stock 60W bulbs in the headlights of a 2014 RT Limited with a higher wattage bulb such as a HID 100W Bright White or one that requires a ballast? If so, which one did you go with and have you had any problems with them getting too hot and melting the housing front reflective cover? Doesn't BRP offer a HID replacement for the headlights that are 100Ws?
Thanks,

Yes, with bad results. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...-for-Mike!&highlight=higher+wattage+headlight

HID have caused some problems also. Do a search for ballast. That should bring up plenty discussions.

 

[jcthorne]

The LED replacements work very well however and do not have problems with the nanny protesting. Great WHITE light and easy to install. I used the Phillips LED units from XenonDepot on both RTs and F3 with great results. Both heads and fogs on the RT.

 

[Larry rt]

:agree:hyea:hyea::bowdown::clap::clap::clap::2thumbs::2thumbs:

 

[bluestratos]

I had no problem with the HIDs and they make world of difference. I also tried LED but they were less bright than the stock bulbs. There is a new generation of LEDs that are supposed to work great. These use copper heat sinks instead of fans to cool the bulbs.

Good luck

Randy

 

[KX5062]

The LED replacements work very well however and do not have problems with the nanny protesting. Great WHITE light and easy to install. I used the Phillips LED units from XenonDepot on both RTs and F3 with great results. Both heads and fogs on the RT.

Which bulbs did you use? opcorn:

 

[jcthorne]

Which bulbs did you use? opcorn:

These for an RT:

http://www.xenondepot.com/9005-LED-headlight-kit-p/9005-led-hl.htm

The H11 fits the fog lights if you want to do them at the same time.

 

[PatriotRider]

These for an RT:

http://www.xenondepot.com/9005-LED-headlight-kit-p/9005-led-hl.htm

The H11 fits the fog lights if you want to do them at the same time.

so those without DRL for headlights

and for fog lights, is it the fog light kit
(H11 LED Bulb |30W CREE LED Fog Light Bulbs $39.99)
or
can the headlight kit be used for increased light
(H11 LED Headlight Kit $119.99)

expensive, but sounds like a no brainer
thanx much

 

[jcthorne]

so those without DRL for headlights

and for fog lights, is it the fog light kit
(H11 LED Bulb |30W CREE LED Fog Light Bulbs $39.99)
or
can the headlight kit be used for increased light
(H11 LED Headlight Kit $119.99)

expensive, but sounds like a no brainer
thanx much

Fog lamp bulbs: http://www.xenondepot.com/H11-LED-headlight-kit-p/h11-led-hl.htm

The cree led beam pattern will not work well in a projector housing and the heat sinks will not fit.

 

[Flamewinger]

Is there a trick to getting the clip back on? My Goldwing was easy but the thicker wire on the Spyder clips is make my fingers hurt! Maybe a set of gloves with hardened tips?

BTW - I am putting Xenon LEDs in my ST.


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