2018+ Softail Models Breakout

2018 Breakout 114 Headlight Upgrade

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Old Feb 22, 2019 | 08:35 AM
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No, And each and every time I install bars I think to myseld "should I install heated grips?" and I never do. And I always regret it. I think there's probably a psychological diagnosis for that, but who knows. I'm toying with changing the bars on my road king, and if I do, for sure this time I will. It's my mostly winter bike anyway...
If you ride in the winter time, they might be worth it. I'm a fair-weather rider, and very new to riding altogether. The way I look at it, I'm still learning to ride so if I can get out there in the semi-cold and still be comfortable, I can get more practice in.

I've read the install procedure for the 2018 Softail Heated Hand Grip installation, and it looks more complicated than I expected. I'm considering just dishing out a few hundred bucks for the dealership to install.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 08:10 PM
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Got pix of parts yet?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2019 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 58jdn58@gmail.com
Got pix of parts yet?
I have not received the parts yet. I expect to have everything in 3-4 weeks... hopefully.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2019 | 06:21 PM
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Dayum??? A real trial in patience!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 06:40 PM
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Any closer to Workin on your light yet? Just shoot a pic of your idea for the bracket. I know it can't vary to far from what's dictated, but.....
 
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Old Mar 22, 2019 | 07:28 AM
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I received the new headlight bracket last night. See photos 1 and 2 below. It's (3) aluminum pieces that are powder-coated gloss black.

The new headlight comes in with pigtails, so I installed a connector onto it, in order to mate with the bike connector. See photo 4.

I have it all installed and I'm just about done. The only thing left to do is test it out on an actual night ride.








 
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Old Mar 22, 2019 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Merwin121
I received the new headlight bracket last night. See photos 1 and 2 below. It's (3) aluminum pieces that are powder-coated gloss black.

The new headlight comes in with pigtails, so I installed a connector onto it, in order to mate with the bike connector. See photo 4.

I have it all installed and I'm just about done. The only thing left to do is test it out on an actual night ride.








I think it looks bad ***. The oblong light has always been meh....good job man.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2019 | 08:47 AM
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I'm not making alot of sense out of the bracket. Oh well. 2 questions please?

#1- why didn't you put the headlight in a black
Or chrome bucket?

#2- what is the part number for the wiring
Connector?
 
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The design of the bracket will be more evident when I take mine off. Would hafta get measurements any way. Is it 7"?
 
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Old Mar 22, 2019 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Superdog3:16
I'm not making alot of sense out of the bracket. Oh well. 2 questions please?

#1- why didn't you put the headlight in a black
Or chrome bucket?

#2- what is the part number for the wiring
Connector?
This custom bracket is specifically designed to mate a JW Speaker 8791 to the existing headlamp mounting fixture.

1. This particular headlight (JW Speaker 8791) comes with a pedestal mount and is designed to be mounted as-is.

2. 4-pin Delphi Metri-Pack 150 Series
 
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