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Old Feb 22, 2020 | 05:47 PM
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Has anyone sourced a better headlight for the M8 Fatboy, so I don't have to run another set of driving lights? The factory LED is pretty good, but is there anything better out there?

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Old Feb 22, 2020 | 05:53 PM
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Harley has a Projector LED lamp, and an Adaptive Projector LED headlamp avalible for the fat boy.

https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...11-67700430a-1
https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...11-67700426a-1
 
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Old Feb 22, 2020 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by FranBunnyFFXII
Harley has a Projector LED lamp, and an Adaptive Projector LED headlamp avalible for the fat boy.

https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...11-67700430a-1
https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...11-67700426a-1

Are they any better though??
 
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Old Feb 22, 2020 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Cootey
Are they any better though??
The projectors should be slightly better, but the Adaptive is gonna be fantastic for lighting up corners. I plan on getting one myself since I ride at night all the time.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2020 | 07:34 AM
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I have picked up a JB Speaker 8700 V2, will put it in and see if it's any betterer. Update to follow.
 
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Originally Posted by FranBunnyFFXII
The projectors should be slightly better, but the Adaptive is gonna be fantastic for lighting up corners. I plan on getting one myself since I ride at night all the time.
Did you finally get your bike?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2020 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by FranBunnyFFXII
Harley has a Projector LED lamp, and an Adaptive Projector LED headlamp avalible for the fat boy.

https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...11-67700430a-1
https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...11-67700426a-1
I just noticed your post. Now you tempt me to spend money - I likey. You big jerk .
 
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Old Feb 27, 2020 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Msquad
I just noticed your post. Now you tempt me to spend money - I likey. You big jerk .
Don't blame me, tell harley to stop making **** we want.


Originally Posted by Msquad
I just noticed your post. Now you tempt me to spend money - I likey. You big jerk .
WELL SPEAK OF THE DEVIL!
Doc Harley just posted a video about the adaptive headlamp.



Originally Posted by Mchad
Did you finally get your bike?
I HAVE an electric right now, that I've been riding for almost 2 years. I'm getting the fat boy this summer/fall(fingers crossed).
 

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Old Feb 27, 2020 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by FranBunnyFFXII
I HAVE an electric right now, that I've been riding for almost 2 years. I'm getting the fat boy this summer/fall(fingers crossed).
You went from 19, to 20. Soon you’ll need to change your sig to 2021...
 
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Originally Posted by Msquad
I just noticed your post. Now you tempt me to spend money - I likey. You big jerk .
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.
 
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