Anti-vibration H4 Bulbs

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    Undermoose Well-Known Member

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    #1 Undermoose, May 1, 2019
    I purchased some brighter bulbs for my 2019 Speed Triple RS. I went with OSRAM Night Breaker Laser H4 Next Generation, but someone suggested on use of anti-vibration H4 bulbs as replacements are a better option.

    I've never used anti-vibration bulbs, never had issues on my Street Triple back in 2011/2012 (16k miles and might have lost 1 bulb? not sure about that). I don't expect issues on my speedy, but maybe others have experience and suggest using them? Just curious.
     
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    #2 Callumity, May 1, 2019
    The basic rule of thumb with bulbs is that the brighter they are the less durable they are. You pays your money.......
     
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    #3 Undermoose, May 1, 2019
    True, the brighter the bulb the less life. Makers rate their bulb life, and the night breakers are at 50%.

    What I am curious about is bulbs like the PIAA anti-vibration. Anyone have experience with them?
     
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    #4 Callumity, May 1, 2019
    I don’t think PIAA have crossed the Pond to any significant degree.

    However, marketing is designed to maximise the gap between reality and cost of production/promotion. I tend to put auto bulbs in the same category as. cosmetics......if you want a cheaper anti ageing cream ladies use haemorrhoid cream - it’s pretty much the same stuff minus the purring model/actress! Aren’t all bulbs somewhat anti-vibration?
     
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    #5 Undermoose, May 1, 2019
    Marketers are evil.

    I'd imagine all bulbs must be anti vibration, but motorcycles have more vibration than cars.

    Why no full LED on Triumph yet?
     
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