S10 Headlight Bulbs

[RED CAT]

Have replaced the H7s on my 2014 once so far. See I have another one of the two that is out again. Replaced again last night. Anyone notice the bulbs don't seem to fit in their receptacles very well on the S10, or is it just me?

 

[mrpete64]

I have replaced my original bulbs with the ones from Cyclops. They work...great!

 

[eemsreno]

Them H7 bulbs are cheep-o
I've tried the best and the cheapest
Non last.
And the bulbs are hard to get in the place correctly.
I've probably gone through 10 bulbs in the last 5 years.

 

[corndog]

2 1/2 years. 37,000 miles and 1 bulb just went out. Bought replacements at Autozone. The cheaper, lower output versions have the longest service life. Mine pop right in when you pay attention to the locating tab position. About the easiest install I have seen.

 

[itlives]

I have replaced 4 this year. The ones I got are the Sylvania SilverStar Ultra. I really like the output and color but they don't last long. I remember driving cars for years and years and never having a headlight go out.
I guess motorcycles are different. Almost makes me want to get those leds - way too expensive, though.

 

[Cycledude]

The tab of the H7 goes near the 7 o'clock position , it's to bad Yamaha didn't build the headlights so it was easier to tell where the tab is supposed to go and the service manual never ever mentions the tab.
I tried a set of the high dollar Sylvania bulbs, $30 and up for a set, yes they were significantly brighter than regular H7 bulbs but they didn't last 6,000 miles in the Tenere .
So I decided to try the LED bulbs that many folks here were recommending , https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/1156/52042/Cyclops-Adventure-Sports-LED-Upgrade-Replacement-Headlight-Bulb-?term=cyclops+super+tenere
Wow they put out way more light than the high dollar Sylvania bulbs did and actually use less power, it's the best $160 I've spent on the Tenere.

 

[Standby diver]

I found some h7 bulbs at home depot for about $2 each. In the tool section of all places. They are the lowest output ones, which have the longest life. Maybe worth checking out your local homedepot.

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[Nig5]

Had one go around the 20,000 mile mark, yes you have to make sure you get the tang in the right position but I found it wasn`t too bad, certainly easier than some bikes where you have to take the bloody fairing off I just used a good quality bulb but not the ones that are supposed to be brighter as in my experience they don`t last. Whilst doing it I replaced the other bulb as I figured that would be going soon as well

 

[RED CAT]

The tab of the H7 goes near the 7 o'clock position , it's to bad Yamaha didn't build the headlights so it was easier to tell where the tab is supposed to go and the service manual never ever mentions the tab.
I tried a set of the high dollar Sylvania bulbs, $30 and up for a set, yes they were significantly brighter than regular H7 bulbs but they didn't last 6,000 miles in the Tenere .
So I decided to try the LED bulbs that many folks here were recommending , https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/1156/52042/Cyclops-Adventure-Sports-LED-Upgrade-Replacement-Headlight-Bulb-?term=cyclops+super+tenere
Wow they put out way more light than the high dollar Sylvania bulbs did and actually use less power, it's the best $160 I've spent on the Tenere.

Good info. Thanks. I'll try that 7 O'clock position. Think the ones I bought had too large a tang, maybe. I'll try again.

 

[itlives]

I found some h7 bulbs at home depot for about $2 each. In the tool section of all places. They are the lowest output ones, which have the longest life. Maybe worth checking out your local homedepot.

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I live and commute 60 miles a day where there are lots of deer. I want to SEE!

I had the problem of bulb placement the first time I replaced. An easy way to get it close is line up the bulb with the plug before putting it in. If you have to twist the plug, the bulb is in wrong.

 

[frez]

I use Philips X-tremeVision H7 car bulbs. Always carry a spare or two. They last around 6 months (10-15000 miles). Nice and bright.

 

[AVGeek]

I'm curious, as my 2012 still has the original headlight lamps, for those who are changing bulbs frequently, did you have the headlight harness recall done (for the Gen 1 bikes)?

 

[Davesax36]

As this thread seems to have more legs than the one I started a couple weeks ago, I'd like to as you guys to measure the voltage at the headlight plug. Mine read 15 volts. I've replaced 4 bulbs in 16000 miles. The left one goes first. So far I've replaced. Left... Left right... Left.

 

[RED CAT]

The Gen 2 bikes don't have the Headlight Harness problem.

 

[Cycledude]

Good info. Thanks. I'll try that 7 O'clock position. Think the ones I bought had too large a tang, maybe. I'll try again.

I got the 7 o'clock tip from cyclops , it was in the installation instructions that came with the new LED kit, before that I just tried to pay attention to where the old bulbs were before I took them out but was never quite sure I was doing it right, the 7 o'clock tip just makes it a little easier.

 

[AVGeek]

The Gen 2 bikes don't have the Headlight Harness problem.

That was what I remembered, but it seems that headlight bulbs are going out on random Gen 1 and Gen 2 bikes.

 

[tomatocity]

Dielectric Grease is part of the solution.

 

[maddog5150]

I have a 2012 with the same issue. Had the wiring harness recall done, but this bike eats headlights more than any vehicle I have ever owned. On one hand it annoys me and on the other hand 80,000 trouble free miles so I can live with that.

 

[2daMax]

Thanks for the 7 O'clock instructions. It isn't that obvious where to place the Tab of the H7 frame once you removed the bulbs without paying attention to where the tabs were.

 

[gregp]

The tab of the H7 goes near the 7 o'clock position , it's to bad Yamaha didn't build the headlights so it was easier to tell where the tab is supposed to go and the service manual never ever mentions the tab.
I tried a set of the high dollar Sylvania bulbs, $30 and up for a set, yes they were significantly brighter than regular H7 bulbs but they didn't last 6,000 miles in the Tenere .
So I decided to try the LED bulbs that many folks here were recommending , https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/1156/52042/Cyclops-Adventure-Sports-LED-Upgrade-Replacement-Headlight-Bulb-?term=cyclops+super+tenere
Wow they put out way more light than the high dollar Sylvania bulbs did and actually use less power, it's the best $160 I've spent on the Tenere.

I purchased a set of these due to your recommendation. I do have a question. Did you have to modify anything to make these fit or are they plug and play? I should be receiving them in a couple days and was wondering what kind of project to expect. ::003::