HD adaptive LED
Filling into the corners when you lean is apparent- I would say they could be a little bit brighter, but they work as advertised and the sharp "horizon" you get with most LED headlights is filled by the adaptive lighting. I like it; but I have to re-set my headlamp mounting ring's adjustments: I need to find "battlesight zero" and re-adjust the lamp so I have a better punch down the road when upright.
I still want to see how the HD Adaptive works: the fill LEDs on the HD version are on the top and bottom of the bulb, where the JW Speaker 8790A has them on the sides (there's a good comparison pic a few posts back to show that HD didn't just slap a bar and shield and $100 bucks onto a JW Speaker headlight). The HD Adaptive also allows the adaptive functionality with high beams- that's something I wish JW Speaker had included with the 8790A Gen 1.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Deep South, Louisiana
I did the bulb flip and it made a lot of light above the road up into the trees and none on the road surface. I think it would be OK in the city but not in the country. But by flipping the bulbs Ive seen how the pattern is almost straight down to just below the main beam in normal position. Im waiting on the socket to adjust the spots higher so I have light on the road and upward.
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From: Windwardside, Saba N.A.
I did the bulb flip and it made a lot of light above the road up into the trees and none on the road surface. I think it would be OK in the city but not in the country. But by flipping the bulbs I’ve seen how the pattern is almost straight down to just below the main beam in normal position. I’m waiting on the socket to adjust the spots higher so I have light on the road and upward.
ETA : If you're in South Louisiana, have you been to Arnaudville and eaten at Mayran's Maison de Manger? The Egg-O-Mayran is the best breakfast on the planet.
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Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 336
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From: 8K' in CO
I have totally had it with the HD Daymaker POS .
The Daymaker is appropriately named as I'm makes you ride in the Daytime.
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 56
Likes: 4
From: Dayton oHIo
I bought all three front ones from Ciro3d last year. Plus I bought the plug to allow high and low beams on the headlamp when the high beam is on. Makes night driving much easier as they are bight!
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 107
Likes: 7
From: Central pennsylvania
tons of places, all over ebay. I bought mine from a site sponsor on an offroad forum since theyll give forum members a good discount.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 107
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From: Central pennsylvania
i dont know what year things changed but that harness is no longer needed on the new bikes, I asked for it for my 18 and they said itd illuminate all lights when switched to high beam. I was skeptical but it does
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Joined: Mar 2019
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From: Vermilion, Ohio
Hey everyone. Just wondering about these LED headlights. I ride a 95 with the original Bosch headlight. Thinking about upgrading to an LED. not much into technology on bikes, hence the evo, but i wanna know - are these LED lights much better?
