headlight bulb replacement
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,619
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From: New York
If you keep and eye out, napa ran a sale last year in March and you could get a 7" LED truck lite for like $170 with a lifetime warranty. A lot more expensive than just a few bulbs, but far less than you'll pay for a true LED from Harley and much better light output than just an LED bulb in the factory lens. Just gotta build a harness to get to an H4 connection and it plugs in no prob. Just a thought in case you haven't heard of the swap. I get a lot of compliments on mine. The light when off has almost a black lens look, and it works worlds better than stock when riding.
Whatever you do, be sure to properly aim the new headlight, it makes a huge difference especially with an LED.
I have replaced both High and Low beam with 6000K LED bulbs I got on Amazon. The come with a Ballast similar to HIDs and a cooling fan on the bulb itself. They seemed a little brighter, but at night they weren't reflecting like i thought. The stator in the bike does not produce enough power for them. I just spent the $425 and got the Daymaker
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 763
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From: New Hampshire
Do these throw a code?
Went to Beantown Baggers and could not find anyplace where they sell these - can you link me to where they have them want to check them out
Last edited by RK_2014; Mar 4, 2015 at 11:35 AM. Reason: More questions
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 731
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From: NJ
Can I use the the h11 as the high beam too then?
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Olive & Oak
As I understand it, you can use the H11 for both. If you want to use the H9 in place of the H11 then you have to modify the H9
Supporter
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,272
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From: North East Ohio
I ordered PIAA Extreme White H9 & H11 Lamps off of Amazon. Plug & play no problems. I paid approx 80.00 for the pair and there is no comparison to stock. Much brighter than stock.
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 187
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From: Charleston, SC
i had a hard time finding both a H9 and H11 at the local AutoZone. You say two H11's can be used? is there a down side to replacing the H9 with a H11?
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 39
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From: NE Texas
Only thing that would concern me with doing the dual high beam bulbs is the amperage draw. It has to be brighter but also has to raise draw. I'm sure there is some over engineering in the system but how much?