Problem with Daymaker... maybe?
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 25
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From: Leander, TX
The first night I rode my new '14 FLHTK I was scared to death, I was looking over the windshield into pitch black. The only part of the road lit was below the top of the windshield. I immediately drove home and adjusted it WAY WAY up. I actually tightened the top screw all the way and loosened the 2 side screws considerably to get it to shine down the road enough. The next day I took a 9/16 deep well socket and cut groove through it so I could loosen the nut for the passing lamps. I used a level to get them square to the ground. When I started, the housings had a 1/4" gap between the level and the bucket at the bottom, the level was touching the top of the housing. With the lights all adjusted, it does work well. I have not reflased to get the passing lights to stay on, but the high beam works well and the low beam is awesome.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: Tidewater Virginia
I do not have a problem with the stock 2014 LED lights once properly adjusted. Rule of thumb, do not ride faster then your head lights project. SLOW down at night. The LEDs are way better then the stock lights that came on my 2004 Heritage.
My riding buddy told me several times he could not see my headlights in his rear view mirror. One day we swapped bikes and I saw for myself. Low beams are not very noticeable during the day. I ride with high beams during the day.
AmberWhiskey
My riding buddy told me several times he could not see my headlights in his rear view mirror. One day we swapped bikes and I saw for myself. Low beams are not very noticeable during the day. I ride with high beams during the day.
AmberWhiskey
Novice
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 19
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From: Canada
Having switched out the stock lights on my 2012 Limited to the Daymaker LED, I was very pleasantly surprised at the daytime visual presence of the bike. When I got the 2014, all the front lights were aimed very low. I had them adjusted at the dealership and watched while they did the fix. Very high tech.... hold the arm with the signal light in one hand and with the heel of your other hand bang the top of the spot light to angle it back and raise the beam. They had someone sitting on the bike, holding it level and tape on the wall to use as a guide. The spot lights were set to stay on with high beam and we will give it a try.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,060
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Having switched out the stock lights on my 2012 Limited to the Daymaker LED, I was very pleasantly surprised at the daytime visual presence of the bike. When I got the 2014, all the front lights were aimed very low. I had them adjusted at the dealership and watched while they did the fix. Very high tech.... hold the arm with the signal light in one hand and with the heel of your other hand bang the top of the spot light to angle it back and raise the beam. They had someone sitting on the bike, holding it level and tape on the wall to use as a guide. The spot lights were set to stay on with high beam and we will give it a try.
Stage I
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: 08003
I am done with the HD Daymakers. I wanted to like them considering all the money I spent on the Lamp and running lights. They Suck. As others have said, going straight on a flat road, pretty good, but once on winding, twisting undulating roads, you're done. You have zero peripheral lighting, you can't see jack through the turns, and you literately have to crawl at extremely low speeds or you don't feel safe. Harley should recall this set up, i'm sure people have been seriously hurt or even killed do to these lights....don't waste you're money !!!
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 1,068
Likes: 1,351
From: Kansas
I am done with the HD Daymakers. I wanted to like them considering all the money I spent on the Lamp and running lights. They Suck. As others have said, going straight on a flat road, pretty good, but once on winding, twisting undulating roads, you're done. You have zero peripheral lighting, you can't see jack through the turns, and you literately have to crawl at extremely low speeds or you don't feel safe. Harley should recall this set up, i'm sure people have been seriously hurt or even killed do to these lights....don't waste you're money !!!
I fixed my 2014 Limited lights after reading a bit here. Adjusted the headlight as high as it will go. Pulled the spots and reoriented upside down.
Now I am seen in the daytime and the whole world is lit up at night! Seriously OBNOXIOUS bright! Only had one person flash brights at me so far though.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 564
Likes: 157
From: Ontario
I'm dealing with this right now , see a big V shadow shape out to the left close to the line , terrible going through the corners . I'm going to raise it above the recommended height and try again tonite
Tourer
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 256
Likes: 7
From: Western NC
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Tourer
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 256
Likes: 7
From: Western NC
Oh crap, I feel your pain then. I would hate to have to rely on the small beam of light that just the headlight puts out. Too concentrated on one spot