Honda Motorcycle VT600CD Shadow VLX Deluxe headlight bulbs utilize a 9003 size for both high and low beam functions. The replacement chart covers 1993 to 1995 production years with corresponding bulb specifications.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The 9003 is a dual-filament halogen bulb, meaning a single bulb contains two separate filaments: one rated at 60W for high beam operation and one rated at 55W for low beam operation.
The Honda Motorcycle VT600CD Shadow VLX Deluxe uses the 9003 bulb for both the high beam and low beam headlight positions across the 1993 and 1995 model years, with both functions served by the same physical bulb.
The 9003 operates on a 12V electrical system, which is standard for motorcycles of this type.
The 9003 bulb uses a P43t base, a bayonet-style mount with a 43mm flange. This base type is specific to the 9003 and its international equivalent, the H4, and is not interchangeable with single-filament bases such as the P14.5s used in H1 or H3 bulbs.
The 9003 is designated as an ANSI standard bulb applicable in the United States and Canada. It is functionally equivalent to the H4 bulb used under ECE regulations in other markets, though labeling and packaging may differ by region.
Because the 9003 serves both beam functions in a single unit, replacing only the high beam or only the low beam is not possible without replacing the entire bulb assembly.