Ordered a 7" headlight bucket
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Well I couldn't leave it alone. Ended up making a new mount, and am much happier with the placement. It's as close as I could get it to the neck now.
The Phase 7 bulb does stick out past the trim ring, but I had already read that before so it wasn't a surprise. You can get the harley frenched trim ring to bring it flush.
Slyedog, your post about the headlight in your bike build is what sold me on it.
The Phase 7 bulb does stick out past the trim ring, but I had already read that before so it wasn't a surprise. You can get the harley frenched trim ring to bring it flush.
Slyedog, your post about the headlight in your bike build is what sold me on it.
I think you will be very happy with it. The Mount looks much better. The frenched trim ring will be a cosmetic decision. Decide if you like the bucket or not before getting that. Snappy lights on eBay has Adjure blems on the cheap. Get one powder coated black if that's your taste or leave chrome. Just a thought if you decide you are not happy with the bucket you have.
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From: SoCal
Wow
Finally was able to test the new setup at night. I was expecting an improvement, but already had an upgraded bulb in the old bucket. I can honestly say that this blew my expectations away. Not only is it way brighter, but the beam is much wider. The whole road and shoulders are lit up now. Very happy with the results, especially at less than half of what Harley wants for their upgraded bulb.
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From: Melbourne, FL
So about the wiring
Do you have to solder anything for the phase 7, or does it attach to oem plug? I'd like to be able to return to stock....but I really want one of those 7 inch buckets too.
also, can anyone recommend one in chrome?
Thanks
also, can anyone recommend one in chrome?
Thanks
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From: SoCal
The bucket I used is an Adjure HB77010. It's basically a copy of a Fat boy bucket. I just removed the harness from it and used my original one from my bike.
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Looks damn good!
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I had a 7" on my 08' FXD for a while. I thought the 5 3/4 didn't look right on the 49mm front end. After 4 months I ended up replacing it with the old 5 3/4 black housing and adding a black daymaker. I love the traditional look of the 5 3/4 housing and man that thing puts out some light. Weird how just a few months changed my mind. Yours looks great btw and I hope you don't change your mind like me. It wasn't cheap!!!