Be careful with the "claims" made for the blue or gold tint bulbs. They actually reduce the amount of light, because they are a tint not a gas. True Xexon bulbs don't have a tint, it is the xexon gas that gives it the blue look.
Hella makes the following: 100/55 pn78158, 100/80 pn78159. You can also use the new HB2 in a HB4
socket.

I would sugguest that if you want more light, without taxing your electical system, go to a driving light. A driving light has the lens configured to project the light in a narrow beam. Average range is 1000'-1200', usually with a H3 55w bulb. Hella has better prices than PIAA, but PIAA has smaller lens assemblies.
One can use the "fog light", this gives a shorter projection, but a flatter, wider beam of light. Fog lights can be either yellow lens or white.

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Anybody know which replacement bulbs I could use on my Scrambler to get more light?

Thanks

 

I think I am gonna try some 100w h3's from like Autozone in my Scrambler. I don't ride much at night, so I don't think I'll crack the lens.

 

Im with you Xplor...some info on replacement lights for a scrambler would be nice. I've heard that the 100w bulbs will melt the lenses on our machines if used too long. If any one knows of any alternatives aside from mounting new lights somewhere where you just know they will get broken off, please let me know....TIA

 

Speaking strictly of the hood headlights on the older Sports, Trailblazers and 2001 Scrambler 2x4s, the lens is made of tempered glass. It will easily handle the heat from the 100 watt H-3 bulbs. I've even seen the 130 watt H-3 bulbs, but I wouldn't use them. The reason is that the above mentioned machines only put out 150 watts of power at max RPM. The 130 watt bulb would be too much of a load for the electrical system.

I've been running a 100 watt H-3 bulb in Celeste's Trailblazer for about 3 years with no problems. I would reccomend that if you do plan on going to a higher wattage bulb, you make sure that the lens is made of tempered glass instead of plastic. Higher wattage bulbs tend to produce more heat and could warp, discolor or burn the lens.

More on the HID lights. I priced them for my truck several years ago, and like VTwin said, they are pricy! Baja Designs now make a HID kit for several quads (sorry, no Polaris machines at this time) and they run from $680 for the single light to $1225 for the double lamp setup. The only draw about 35 to 55 watts, but produce so much light (they use a form of arc light) that in reality they produce the equivelent of 250 watts of light.

 

I also have been looking for higher wattage replacement bulbs for the low beams. Don't want to change lights for same reasons mentioned above. If anyone knows of a place to get higher wattage bulbs please let me know.