I've tried some of the fancy bulbs both blue and white available and didn't like them at all. Some claimed increased wattage but the blue coating on the bulb seemed to decrease visibility to a degree.

After trying the 80/100 osram bulb in the reflector, I'm stuck on it and it lights up the road from side to side unlike the stock bulb that has a hot spot on the road ahead of you and very little to the sides.
This replacement bulb below lights up the road signs as well as other things that you never knew were there.

This is a replacement bulb that uses the reflector with the replaceable bulb, not the sealed beam units.

I don't think it gets much better than this one.

Third one down here and it's only $11.58

Bulb, H4 Halogen, 80/100 watt. (http://www.germanautoparts.com/hardware/Bulbs/H4#3)

If your bike is running the older sealed beam light, it can be replaced with the newer reflector that can use this bulb for an additional cost of less than $20 from most parts stores. The end results are well worth the price.

any adverse effects on the charging system? versus the original 55/60.
thanks.

Been running this bulb for quite a while now. The draw isn't that much more to be a problem.

We had this discussion last year.

Brighter Head Lights - Harley Davidson Community (http://www.hdtalking.com/members_tips_for_easy_maintenance/3304-brighter_head_lights.html)

I believe the end result was that if you had an older bike, a relay was recommened.

Glider dont you have a newer bike , therefore you can get away with just a bulb and reflector change.

I am not comfortable with running 8 amps for extended time thru existing wires. :sd :sd

Yes, I have an 07 but have a bud that has a 90 FLH running this bulb too with no problems.

I used the same reflector which is the new style and so far no problems with heat either. I check it once in a while just to be sure there's no adverse effects from the bigger bulb.

A relay will never hurt in any case.

Thanks for the update

I ran the Osram 80/100 in a 1983 Goldwing for years with no problem

Thanks for the info, I have a 2006 streetglide.