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Old Mar 27, 2026 | 07:57 AM
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Noticed my halogens in my SGS are pretty dim and I am thinking about upgrading to an LED Headlight.
Searching I am finding so many different options with quite the range of prices. From as low as $60 to as high as $400.
My question, is $400 headlight that much better than a $60 or even $100 one?

I could give a rats *** about a brand name on a headlight.
 
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I did LED conversions to both headlight and fog lamps on my 2018 Road King and they worked fantastic! Cost was around 60 bucks for everything. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
 
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That looks like a great option! Thank you.

Not sure if Ill be able to follow the Stey by stey install tho......


 
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Old Mar 27, 2026 | 10:08 AM
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Spend the money on a good one, especially one with a warranty. I have a buddy that has been through a half dozen cheap head lights. These bikes shake and the cheap ones eventually fail.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2026 | 11:24 AM
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I made the mistake of buying a headlight from Amazon. It caused the bike to throw several lighting-related codes. Sent it back and bought a Custom Dynamics headlight which worked perfectly. Guess I have to keep learning the "buy once, cry once" lesson!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2026 | 03:03 PM
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I spent $500 on a Custom Dynamics a few years ago.

On the latest bike I bought LED replacements from Paradise Lights. Good customer service. Small mom and pop. Maybe $100? They work with the stock lens and reflector.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2026 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RagmanZL
Noticed my halogens in my SGS are pretty dim and I am thinking about upgrading to an LED Headlight.
Searching I am finding so many different options with quite the range of prices. From as low as $60 to as high as $400.
My question, is $400 headlight that much better than a $60 or even $100 one?

I could give a rats *** about a brand name on a headlight.
I recommend buying an adaptive LED light - these light up the corners as you lean and are a game changer - I had a JW Speaker adaptive on my 2014 FLHTK and it was awesome. I am saving up to get the HArley version on my 2020.
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Originally Posted by kmaysob123
Spend the money on a good one, especially one with a warranty. I have a buddy that has been through a half dozen cheap head lights. These bikes shake and the cheap ones eventually fail.
I ran Sunpie LED on my 2002 ElectraGlide without issues. Transferred to the 2019 FLHTP for 10,000 miles. Then I bought the Custom Dynamics Adaptive II and am very happy.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2026 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by clackavosticus
I recommend buying an adaptive LED light - these light up the corners as you lean and are a game changer - I had a JW Speaker adaptive on my 2014 FLHTK and it was awesome. I am saving up to get the HArley version on my 2020.
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I also have the Custom Dynamics Adaptive II on my 2019 FLHTP and really like it.
 
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