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Old Feb 27, 2020 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Mchad
Just to say, JW Speaker is the pinnacle of LED headlights. You can get their Adaptive 2 for about 40% less then the HD branded versions. I have them on both my bikes and they are spectacular.
Which one are you refering too? The JW version on customdynamics is 730$ and they dont guarantee it'll work with the Fat Boy's nacelle.(I asked).
The HD one is 850$ and ofc it works with the Fat Boy Nacelle.
https://www.customdynamics.com/probe...p-2014?cat=793
This is the version CD is selling.

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You went from 19, to 20. Soon you’ll need to change your sig to 2021...
Just working out the financial kinks, I never expected any of this to take so long.
I mean silver lining here, the longer this takes the better the M8 gets. 2020 got that pump update, which is good news.
I went to my financials meeting 2 days ago, so it's really just a matter of time of how long they take to pay out my award money.
I still plan on trying to get a 2020 model since new old stock prices are lower, and Barracuda Silver Black Denim and RiverRock are fantastic colors.
When I get it, you'll know. I'll post a thread, and in the fat boy thread.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2020 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by FranBunnyFFXII
Which one are you refering too? The JW version on customdynamics is 730$ and they dont guarantee it'll work with the Fat Boy's nacelle.(I asked).
The HD one is 850$ and ofc it works with the Fat Boy Nacelle.
https://www.customdynamics.com/probe...p-2014?cat=793
This is the version CD is selling.


Just working out the financial kinks, I never expected any of this to take so long.
I mean silver lining here, the longer this takes the better the M8 gets. 2020 got that pump update, which is good news.
I went to my financials meeting 2 days ago, so it's really just a matter of time of how long they take to pay out my award money.
I still plan on trying to get a 2020 model since new old stock prices are lower, and Barracuda Silver Black Denim and RiverRock are fantastic colors.
When I get it, you'll know. I'll post a thread, and in the fat boy thread.
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...SABEgIJf_D_BwE

Same PN fits the Road King, as does the HD version show on its charts. We all know HD’s compatibly charts are for ****. No reason it won’t fit. To save $400 it’s a no brainer trying one from a reseller you can return to...
 
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Old Feb 27, 2020 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Mchad
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...SABEgIJf_D_BwE

Same PN fits the Road King, as does the HD version show on its charts. We all know HD’s compatibly charts are for ****. No reason it won’t fit. To save $400 it’s a no brainer trying one from a reseller you can return to...
Revzilla's fitment notes say this one isn't adaptive.

Fitment Notes & Exceptions
  • This is the standard headlight model; lights do not adjust to lean angles
    • Please see J.W. Speaker 8790 Adaptive LED 7" Headlight for lean angle adjusting lights

I found their adaptive one, but would I need the mounting ring or not?
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...ed-7-headlight
 
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This is the one I bought in April for my Road King

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It's definitely adaptive. I don't think I needed any adapter ring, but it's been a while so I can't say for sure.

its even less in black.

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Originally Posted by Mchad
This is the one I bought in April for my Road King

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's definitely adaptive. I don't think I needed any adapter ring, but it's been a while so I can't say for sure.

its even less in black.

https://www.amazon.com/Speaker-05550...BZECJ3A7AZ606Q
Thanks for the links. I'd prefer chrome, I think.
 
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So, has anyone had any luck with a Black headlight for the newer Fat Boys? I assume by now there must be something that someone here installed, non-adaptive.
 
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Well I looked around and found this one: https://www.kuryakyn.com/products/65...-led-headlight

However, some places say it needs the Wiring Adapter 5478 but others say it does not. Is there someone here that installed one, or knows for sure?
 
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