Headlight alternatives
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Headlight alternatives
I'm unsure if this has been discussed, but I'm looking for an alternative to my headlight on my 14 ultra limited. On a straight road they are fine but where I live the headlight is junk. I live in the country with hilly and curvy roads and I'm constantly slowing way down on a road I ride everyday to just see in the middle of the turns. I'm always loosing the inside of the turn which is not good with the design of these new headlights. I never once had any issues on my 07 Heritage Classic riding thee roads at night. So I know it's not me. Any advice on what to replace my current headlight with is much appreciated.
James
James
Get your passing lamps flashed to work with your high beams.
Not an answer to your question, but a possible free solution if you haven't yet tried it.
I know what you're saying, I lived in Pound, VA (Wise county) and worked and spent a lot of time in SE Kentucky, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Pikeville...
Not an answer to your question, but a possible free solution if you haven't yet tried it.
I know what you're saying, I lived in Pound, VA (Wise county) and worked and spent a lot of time in SE Kentucky, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Pikeville...
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I would like to find something else also. I "upgraded" to the same light on my SGS, and you are right. . . . It is UNSAFE in the mountains at night. I never noticed how bad it was in the city. But I went to the dragon and tried to run it in the dark. Dangerously poor lighting.
Anyway, I'd like to find something that is black AND works.
Anyway, I'd like to find something that is black AND works.
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The TL PH 7 or HD Reflector. The reector is a bit more money but looks a little nicer installed.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-rushmore-models/972257-led-headlights-facts-and-opinion.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-rushmore-models/972257-led-headlights-facts-and-opinion.html
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We have lots of twisty roads in my neck of the woods. I actually thought the headlights on mu Ultra Limited were better then previous bikes I had. The only bike lights I thought might do a better job was the pivot ones that are optional with the BMW I was also looking at. I know I had to get the left lamp adjusted some. Is it possible maybe if you had them adjusted? The lamps on mine do a great job spreading the light for night cornering. Is your issue distance or spread?
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Dark curvy roads
I'm reluctant to ride on dark roads at night. Deer are getting hit all the time and I want as much visibility as possible. The lighting is superb on the flats but around the curves it dips too much to keep any speed. My aux lamps have been changed to stay on with either hi or low headlights. If you find a solution, I'm interested as well.
Rustrtal, I couldn't get your link to work.
I brought this up with the dealer and he said I'm the first one to mention it.
Larry
Rustrtal, I couldn't get your link to work.
I brought this up with the dealer and he said I'm the first one to mention it.
Larry
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I did have the driving lamps flashed to stay on during high beam and low beam. The issue is these lights do not create a round beam, the beam is wide and squared going into a curve the inside of the curve gets lost while the outside curve of the beam is up in the trees. I've adjusted my lights so they weren't directly shining on the road in front of me so the distance as said is good. It's just a poor design of how the light makes a beam out in front. They need to be round so that no matter going straight or leaning into a curve there is always a beam on the road and out front and not just half of one.
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I've been preaching this sermon since the day I bought my Ultra Limited on November 6. These new headlights are dangerous. Adjusting them and programming the passing lights help but that in no way fixes the problem. The best solution I've tried so far is the Reflector Daymaker. It's not great but it's the best I could find. The TL7 is good too but didn't look right on my bike with this color.
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I added the Daymaker LED Headlight and just last weekend installed the Daymaker LED Auxiliary Lights as well. WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!! Just the Daymaker Headlight alone. I know EXACTLY what you guys are talking about when being on the back road. I IMMEDIATELY noticed it and felt uneasy. I had the Daymaker on my Wideglide and fell in love. I promise you, If you go Daymaker LED Headlight....You won't be disappointed and you will notice the difference IMMEDIATELY!
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I added the Daymaker LED Headlight and just last weekend installed the Daymaker LED Auxiliary Lights as well. WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!! Just the Daymaker Headlight alone. I know EXACTLY what you guys are talking about when being on the back road. I IMMEDIATELY noticed it and felt uneasy. I had the Daymaker on my Wideglide and fell in love. I promise you, If you go Daymaker LED Headlight....You won't be disappointed and you will notice the difference IMMEDIATELY!