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OEM Headlight Life
My NEW Spyder has burned out three headlights in under 3-1/2 years. Sheesh! My car is almost 16 years old and has only ever burned out one headlight, which cost under $10 to replace.
What's a better replacement than OEM for some normal headlight life expectancy? I need replacements before state inspection in July. TIA.
NEW - 2015 RT Limited SE6 Intense Red Pearl - 07/21/15
Retained the old mirrors with TricLed Signals
General Altimax RT43 rear tire (at...17,000 miles) Ran for 36,500 miles
Michelin Defender.......rear tire (at...53,500 miles) Ran for 60,700 miles
Riken Raptor HR.........rear tire (at 114,200 miles)
Vredestein Quatrac 5 front tires (at 70,500 miles, first new fronts!)
Gear Brake Decelerometer Module
OLD - 2012 RT Limited SE5 Pearl White - 01/31/13 - Traded in at 32,600 miles.
BajaRon Anti-sway Bar
Kumho ECSTA AST rear tire (at 14,200 miles)
TricLed Turn Signals in Mirrors
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Go with LED headlights from Lamonster Garage and your headlight worries are over.
2020 F3 Ltd
Spyderpops Bumpskid
Spyderpops Brake/Run/Turn Signal LED's
Lamonster Garage LED Fog Lights and Headlights
2013 ST-S retired 1/9/16 at 25,061 miles
2015 F3S sold at 77,565 miles.
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Have never had a headlight issue, that does sound excessive.
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One headlight bulb over the course of owning two different Spyders since 2012.
2020 RTL SE6
Previously 2008 GS SM5 and 2014 RT SE6
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Luck of the draw....
I have burned through 3 in the about 8 years but always change both at the same time as the other will go out shortly after the first one. Unfortunately they do not make the LED type for my model but would be the way to go and they do give you a better light and life....
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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DO NOT buy replacement headlight bulbs from a dealership. They come in a box that is not sealed and a stupid parts guy can walk out with the bulb in his greasy paw and ask, "Is this the one you want?" You can get them from any auto parts store in a sealed package and the bulb will not have been touched by human hands which can reduce its life significantly.
Artillery lends dignity to what would
otherwise be a vulgar brawl.
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Cognac 2014 RT-S
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I have had 1 headlight burn out ( Right side).
I replaced the headlights to LED'S and at the same time replaced the fog lights,( wider area to cover on the road).
I have a 2014RTS-SE6.
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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The LEDs look great, but since they're triple the price of OEM I thought my situation over and decided to just get one more OEM... because looking forward I don't expect to have this machine more than about 15 more months, max. So, instead of donating LEDs to the next owner, I'm gonna put the extra money toward Vredestein tires for myself!
So Thanks everybody! Now I know what to do for that next machine, when the time comes.
NEW - 2015 RT Limited SE6 Intense Red Pearl - 07/21/15
Retained the old mirrors with TricLed Signals
General Altimax RT43 rear tire (at...17,000 miles) Ran for 36,500 miles
Michelin Defender.......rear tire (at...53,500 miles) Ran for 60,700 miles
Riken Raptor HR.........rear tire (at 114,200 miles)
Vredestein Quatrac 5 front tires (at 70,500 miles, first new fronts!)
Gear Brake Decelerometer Module
OLD - 2012 RT Limited SE5 Pearl White - 01/31/13 - Traded in at 32,600 miles.
BajaRon Anti-sway Bar
Kumho ECSTA AST rear tire (at 14,200 miles)
TricLed Turn Signals in Mirrors
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