Foglight (Highway light) bulb replacement

[JohnnyB09T]

For those interested the 100 watt bulbs are 11.00 each 7.00 for the relay. Wiring I had in stock at home and my time. Then knowing I solved my lighting issue while driving at night. All less than 50.00 and 2 hours. Sometimes I buy solutions sometimes I build solutions.

Johnny

 

[cr0ft]

Well, finally stopped vacillating and ordered the JW Speaker 8700 Evo 2 in chrome. So now my headlight should throw insane amounts of light down the range. Have to wait a couple of months to buy the fog light reflectors - they're as pricey each as the single 7-inch, and I'm running out of improvement money after all this upgrading... will report back how bright I think it is once it's on there.

 

[Cherokee]

Hi. Did you have to change the wiring harness on the Truck-Lites or do they just plug straight in?

 

[slidderhd]

I think I had to change the connectors. Really simple. Two wires with independent connectors.

 

[Starmanut]

I know this thread is way old. Been looking to get LED lights for the headlight and Auxiliary lights. (Rocket 3 Touring)
Pardon my ignorance, but why not just buy an LED bulb to replace the standard OEM ones?
Do LED's required a different reflector, possibly?

 

[Jag]

I know this thread is way old. Been looking to get LED lights for the headlight and Auxiliary lights. (Rocket 3 Touring)
Pardon my ignorance, but why not just buy an LED bulb to replace the standard OEM ones?
Do LED's required a different reflector, possibly?

You can but they are not as good as a total replacement. The reflector is not really set up to maximize the light output of the led type bulbs.

 

[DEcosse]

These posts are very old, but since the thread has become current (no pun intended!!!) will take opportunity to correct some mis-perceptions:

Especially considering that at least the original R3 design already has electrical issues with the keyswitch and such, I believe (if memory serves) that the consensus is that there is simply too much power going through it to, among other places, the headlights. No idea how it is with the R3T, ..

The headlight does, but the auxiliary lights do NOT pass current through the key-switch

The first thing I did with my R3T was swap out the stock bulbs with Sylvania Silverstar. They are easy to find in auto and department stores.

Do they draw more power than the stock bulbs?

No

Yes they DO draw more current. A pair of 55W bulbs draw about 9 amps; a pair of 35W bulbs less than 6.

For those interested the 100 watt bulbs are 11.00 each 7.00 for the relay. .

The Aux lights already use a relay as OEM so there would be no reason to add additional relay.
I would not recommend using 100W bulbs in the OEM lamp housing or connector plug.

I personally think the best solution would be to replace the lamp module with an LED module.

 

[cr0ft]

I personally think the best solution would be to replace the lamp module with an LED module.

Agreed. On a Touring, there's a great and quite affordable option even - just buy a set of Truck-lite LED. The 7-inch Phase 7 and two 4.5 inch matching driving light reflectors can be had as a set for $300-something off eBay or Amazon, and it's all tested and approved for on-road use. JW Speaker or Vision X do tend to cost a bit more.

 

[barbagris]

Yes they DO draw more current. A pair of 55W bulbs draw about 9 amps; a pair of 35W bulbs less than 6.

Are the OEM halogens on "T"s only 35W. Pretty sure the old fisheye fogs for the Standards are 55W. Cant look as I machined the innards out and fitted 10W LEDS in. This before commercial options appeared. I have some pictures somewhere - I'll look.

 

[rainman]

Hey Camp - Just did this. Had one burn out. Went to local Triumph dealer. Not in stock. On backorder from Triumph. The whole nine... Triumph mechanic said I should try an auto parts store and that the H3 light was pretty standard. Went to store. Couldn't find any 35 watt bulbs there but found exact-fit 55 watt bulbs. Bought two. They were $5 each. Replaced myself in about 10 minutes. Easy to get, easy to install. I'm mindful of keeping them off when sitting still in hot air. The lenses get very hot (so does the stock headlight lens). They are probably fine. Gotta say...it's like mounting the sun on the front of the bike. Helps see me coming during the day and really lights up the path at night. Love them. So nice to know they are readily available nearly everywhere and cheap! Very easy to exchange/install. Hope that helps! H3-55W bulbs (or 35W). There ARE 100W bulbs. I would probably avoid those....

When I had my touring I did the same thing switch to the 55 watt after a few months they burnt the wiring under the tank where they were connected after that I went back to the 35 watt bulb