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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Racin929
Why is that?


The video I seen was completely dark on the opposite side of the lean, isn't the purpose of upgrading your headlight is to get as much field of view as possible?


It's a cool concept I just don't see any advantages with that light over either one of the Daymakers.
 

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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by TcHunter
Why is that?


The video I seen was completely dark on the opposite side of the lean, isn't the purpose of upgrading your headlight is to get as much field of view as possible?


It's a cool concept I just don't see any advantages with that light over either one of the Daymakers.
Isn't the opposite side of the lean with any single headlight going to be dark?

The only way I can think to really cure the is adding auxiliary running lights....
 
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by JMC22
Isn't the opposite side of the lean with any single headlight going to be dark?

The only way I can think to really cure the is adding auxiliary running lights....
Yes I agree with you, and that was my point for a single headlight the HD reflector cast a lot more light to both sides than the light in the video, so I'm not sure where the advantage is with the light OP posted.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 12:58 AM
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Anyone try this headlight out yet? I see they now make a 5 3/4 one it's on sale at chromeglow.com
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 01:09 AM
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I'm dumbfounded that people still buy the HD Daymaker when you can buy a virtually identical product for $135

LED lighting tech has come so far and the prices have become so low that it's crazy to spend over $200 on a headlight.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TF3N
I'm dumbfounded that people still buy the HD Daymaker when you can buy a virtually identical product for $135

LED lighting tech has come so far and the prices have become so low that it's crazy to spend over $200 on a headlight.
I'd pay a little bit more ($265) and get the JW Speaker 8700 Evo 2

Amazon.com: JW Speaker 8700 Evolution 2 - 7" Round LED Headlight - Black: Automotive Amazon.com: JW Speaker 8700 Evolution 2 - 7" Round LED Headlight - Black: Automotive

From the research I've done, it looks like JW Speaker puts a lot more into the quality of their product than the random Chinese manufacturer's making most of these knock-offs.
It's the newer version of the H-D Daymaker.
It has a two year warranty.
It's made in America.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 01:28 PM
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It does look like a good product. If my Cree LED's ever go belly up, I might switch to that.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 01:38 PM
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Id just buy another set of Cree led drop ins and then a good bottle or two of Jack, Single barrel or silver select minimum, and continue riding.

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I will. Just tryin to make ppl feel better about a dimmer light, for triple the price.
 
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If I had the spare $800, I'd try the JW Speaker 8790. It's an interesting concept.
 
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