headlight bulb

[tlking6]

Okay, I searced the best I know how and came up empty. My stock headlight bulb failed and I know, I know, I need to upgrade but I just dont have the $$$ right now. I just need to replace the stock bulb and I cant find one anywhere. My local dealer doesnt even have one and if he did he said it was $15 bucks.

 

[denny]

Does the '08 use the same bulb as an '06?

If so

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That one is 45 Watts, a slight upgrade.

If you want stock 35 Watt search for 6235B

Also some snowmobiles and ATV's use the same size bulb, so you might find one if you have a shop like that in your area.

If it is not the same as an '06, sorry that's all I got for ya.

 

[Coffee]

Click

That one is 45 Watts, a slight upgrade.

That is the one I use in my 2006 TE250 as well, stock was 35W.

I believe our local auto supply store carries them, perhaps slightly more calling around and you could find one local? (assuming it is the same one).

 

[tlking6]

Thanks Denny,
I am going to give that one a try. 10 extra watts is a bit of an upgrade!

 

[K7MDL]

I believe the 6235B is what is used on many KTMs also. I am also not sure what the '08+ uses. Should say on hte old bulb, perhaps post that info up?

 

[tlking6]

That is the one I use in my 2006 TE250 as well, stock was 35W.

I believe our local auto supply store carries them, perhaps slightly more calling around and you could find one local? (assuming it is the same one).

I shopped around today. Napa, AutoZone, Pep Boys, no luck.

 

[Coffee]

I shopped around today. Napa, AutoZone, Pep Boys, no luck.

I meant a *real* automotive shop. Not a kmart type place.

A place like this should have it
http://www.monumentcarparts.com/

 

[Joliet]

Hey Tracy, I have some 60 watt bulbs here at the shop, and I think I may have one 45 watt left. I bought a bunch of 45 watt from bulbs.com, but I think I gave all of them away. I use a trailtech light now, so you can have the one out of my stock light. Swing by the shop and pick it up. I still haven't got the replacement seal for your clark gas cap yet, I have been slacking.

 

[tlking6]

I meant a *real* automotive shop. Not a kmart type place.

A place like this should have it
http://www.monumentcarparts.com/

You need to swing by and pick me a couple up and deliver them. Bring your bike and we can take a run down to San Felipe!

 

[tlking6]

Hey Tracy, I have some 60 watt bulbs here at the shop, and I think I may have one 45 watt left. I bought a bunch of 45 watt from bulbs.com, but I think I gave all of them away. I use a trailtech light now, so you can have the one out of my stock light. Swing by the shop and pick it up. I still haven't got the replacement seal for your clark gas cap yet, I have been slacking.

Thanks Ken,
I ordered 3 of them and they'll be here next week. That will hold me over for a while I hope! I will be by sometime soon to pick up my straps I left in your truck when I get a chance.

 

[kvfalcon]

Is this the correct 60 watt replacement?

60/60 Watt, 12.8/12.8 Volt B-35 Recreational Vehicle Bulb

http://www.bulbs.com/eSpec.aspx?ID=10608&Ref=Signaling&RefId=567&Ref2=Automotive+Lighting

 

[kvfalcon]

I use a trailtech light now...

Joliet which Trailtech light did you get? I've been looking at the X2.

 

[Coffee]

I meant a *real* automotive shop. Not a kmart type place.

A place like this should have it
http://www.monumentcarparts.com/

I was wrong, and I apologize. Just went there (finally) and no bulbs. I also must have ordered them online somewhere.

 

[denny]

Is this the correct 60 watt replacement?

60/60 Watt, 12.8/12.8 Volt B-35 Recreational Vehicle Bulb

http://www.bulbs.com/eSpec.aspx?ID=10608&Ref=Signaling&RefId=567&Ref2=Automotive+Lighting

I asked the guys at Halls about that bulb.

They said it puts out enough heat that it is not wise to put it in a TE.

I don't know just what I was told, so I went with the 45 watt one until I can do something better.

 

[glangston]

Yes, we have seen pictures of melted plastic from higher watt bulbs.

 

[Runner]

Will the 45 Watt bulb melt the headlight housing?

 

[tlking6]

I was wrong, and I apologize. Just went there (finally) and no bulbs. I also must have ordered them online somewhere.

Got 3 of them delivered for under $10 from Dennys link. Thanks Denny.

I'll still run ya down to San Felipe if you want to make the truck down!

 

[denny]

Will the 45 Watt bulb melt the headlight housing?

So far so good, but I've only done about 350 miles since I replaced the bulb in mine. Cold weather is here now so I won't really have any idea until spring. Temps are low enough now that the heat will be absorbed pretty quickly by the air. I have read of others who used that 45 watt bulb, and not seen any reports of problems with that one. Hey, I am new to this bike so I can't say for sure.

 

[denny]

Bulb headlamp halogen 12V/35

Bulb Bilux/semi halogen 12V/45

I've been researching this and found a couple of other bulbs that look like they should work.

Just wondering if anyone tried these?

I am thinking it might be best to just save up and go for the Trail Tech one, it gets good reports from everyone and is not prohibitively expensive. I could experiment with these bulbs that might be plug and play, but 4 of those will pay for half the cost of the Trail Tech one.



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I can't find any reports on this one that was mentioned at ThumperTalk

 

[Coffee]

Will the 45 Watt bulb melt the headlight housing?

I used a 45W for a long time now. No melting and works great for me. I tried 55W but that dimmed the headlight too much when I applied the brakes at idle... and it really was too hot.

Got 3 of them delivered for under $10 from Dennys link. Thanks Denny.

I'll still run ya down to San Felipe if you want to make the truck down!

Sounds great. Both you getting the bulbs and the invite, not sure when another Mexico trip is in my future though.