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are there any light bulbs available that are higher wattage than the stock 35w that will fit the stock light housing?
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None that I have found. The H6M bulb is very limited in options. BTW, 30 watt is stock. A 35w is an upgrade.
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from what i understand the stock coil wont power anything over 35W anyway
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Post by Julien D »

^^^

Correct. If you want to run higher wattage lights, you need a higher output lighting coil.
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i have a 65w coil
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You'll have to go to the aftermarket for a more powerful headlight. I picked up a Polisport MMX. It comes standard with a 35w bulb but you can also get 45w and 60w bulbs for it.
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