LED Headlights - Facts & Opinion
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Jax FL
I have a 14 TK with the useless OEM LED Projector on it, and like everyone says, it is DANGEROUS around curves at night, esp at about 30~40mph, because that lean angle & radius of turn & speed is a combo for driving WAY beyond the sharp cut off.
i understand that the Spots help alot, but mine don't help (they are flashed on) much when turning, no matter high or low beam, you just can't see when the bike is leaned over.
which headlight is best with the OEM LED TK spot/fog lights, and will have the same color/clarity?
I am thinking about buying a regular old halogen headlight, and putting a 55w HID in it.
is that the BEST solution out there right now?
stupid questions are always the best, so here goes:
wife has a softail, and she has bad vision at night, the Eye Doc said to wear glasses instead of contacts at night, that will help with vision & halos around oncoming lights.
however, without spots/with only one headlight, what would you run, a 55W HID or what?
I do NOT want her running a LED that is not visible during the day as her only headlight.
so, two questions:
-solution for a TK to prevent blindness in turns (and be visible during day)
-solution for a single headlight (softail, sportdog)
i understand that the Spots help alot, but mine don't help (they are flashed on) much when turning, no matter high or low beam, you just can't see when the bike is leaned over.
which headlight is best with the OEM LED TK spot/fog lights, and will have the same color/clarity?
I am thinking about buying a regular old halogen headlight, and putting a 55w HID in it.
is that the BEST solution out there right now?
stupid questions are always the best, so here goes:
wife has a softail, and she has bad vision at night, the Eye Doc said to wear glasses instead of contacts at night, that will help with vision & halos around oncoming lights.
however, without spots/with only one headlight, what would you run, a 55W HID or what?
I do NOT want her running a LED that is not visible during the day as her only headlight.
so, two questions:
-solution for a TK to prevent blindness in turns (and be visible during day)
-solution for a single headlight (softail, sportdog)
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Jax FL
the Reflectors are the ones you cannot see during the day light? correct?
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Iowa
The TL7 reflector looks like it is off when viewing at angles in the daytime, the HD reflector does not do this.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 244
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From: N. Tonawanda, NY
I'm running the same thing. I have the HD reflector and the CD Ringz. I found the HD reflector to be easier to see during the day at an angle and it has a better low beam than the Truck Lite for my tastes. I still may install the driving lights because I ride a lot at night and the more light, the better. I guess I would have to get rid of the Ringz then.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,388
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From: Wisconsin
My only experience has been running stock lights on my 2009 Ultra and now the stock LED's on my 14 Ultra. The 14 has been a huge improvement .
Early on I received feed back that in the daytime my lights were barely visible as I had done little night riding up to that point. Turns out my beam adjustment was 18 inches to low. Those riding with me notice a big improvement. Now I am very satisfied. Is there something better out there? Maybe there is. But until I ride side by side with someone with a better idea I am happy for now.
Early on I received feed back that in the daytime my lights were barely visible as I had done little night riding up to that point. Turns out my beam adjustment was 18 inches to low. Those riding with me notice a big improvement. Now I am very satisfied. Is there something better out there? Maybe there is. But until I ride side by side with someone with a better idea I am happy for now.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 255
Likes: 23
From: Apex, NC
I came from Goldwings when I got my 2014 Limited and there is no comparison these Harley headlights suck. The Wing had Halogen headlights and they were for superior for night riding. First time that I leaned into a corner that I ride alot at night all I could think was what the .... I totally lost the visual of the road and had to slow way down to even feel almost safe.
I used to love night riding, now I only do it when I have to. The headlights are the only real complaint that I have over my Limited. Unfortunate for me I can not afford to anything about it at the moment.
I used to love night riding, now I only do it when I have to. The headlights are the only real complaint that I have over my Limited. Unfortunate for me I can not afford to anything about it at the moment.
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Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,178
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From: Central Calif
I run the trucklites. I do not find any of the problems that others have. My TL illuminates the road from side to side on a 4 lane road with a turning lane. On two lanes I can easily see if there are any critters waiting to come onto the road. I do spend a lot of night time riding in the mountains.
My buddies have said my TL are brighter than the Daymakers.
My buddies have said my TL are brighter than the Daymakers.
