Advice on headlight upgrade
Advice on headlight upgrade
I have a 08 fxdb with stock headlamp. Looking at a daymaker but unsure if it is the best option for visibility. I live in the country and the brighter the better imo.
Advice welcome!
Advice welcome!
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 836
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From: Sonoma Co - California Formaly East Bay
Price range will be a big factor.
I have heard good things about the J.W. Speaker 8690, and the 8690 adaptive lights. Might be worth it if you're that far out in the country.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/j...ght-for-harley
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/j...ght-for-harley
Custom Dynamics apparently has a good LED.
Then there's the lower priced Eagle Light brand, and the others just like it, like Moons MC.
http://www.moonsmc.com/product/5-75-...ght-for-harley
https://www.eaglelites.com/products/...nvohoClIHw_wcB
I have a version of the Eagle light that I got from Ebay for about half the cost. The light is super bright, and works way better than stock. Someone on the forum said that the Ebay versions are knockoffs of the Eagle Lights, but I honestly can't tell. The one I have is very nice quality, and truly was plug & play on my 15 DB.
You could also go with the HD branded light, but I think you can do better for that kind of money.
Let us know what you get, these threads don't seem to get old.
I have heard good things about the J.W. Speaker 8690, and the 8690 adaptive lights. Might be worth it if you're that far out in the country.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/j...ght-for-harley
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/j...ght-for-harley
Custom Dynamics apparently has a good LED.
Then there's the lower priced Eagle Light brand, and the others just like it, like Moons MC.
http://www.moonsmc.com/product/5-75-...ght-for-harley
https://www.eaglelites.com/products/...nvohoClIHw_wcB
I have a version of the Eagle light that I got from Ebay for about half the cost. The light is super bright, and works way better than stock. Someone on the forum said that the Ebay versions are knockoffs of the Eagle Lights, but I honestly can't tell. The one I have is very nice quality, and truly was plug & play on my 15 DB.
You could also go with the HD branded light, but I think you can do better for that kind of money.
Let us know what you get, these threads don't seem to get old.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Texas
Plug N play..., bright as all get out
Would do it again in a heartbeat
Ghost
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 309
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From: Littleton, CO
Maybe first replace the bulb with a decent LED. Lots of stories on here how that increased visibility a huge amount. A good LED bulb costs about $40 to $60 and its an easy plug n play install although I bought a cheapo LED bulb for $14 and its a massive improvement over the stock bulb. If that dosent do it for you splurge on the complete headlight instead.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 630
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From: Cary, NC
I've tried a couple different LED headlights and have personally ridden a bike with the genuine HD branded daymaker (actually made by JW Speaker). My honest opinion, order something like the following:
https://www.amazon.com/Daymaker-Head...eadlight&psc=1
You'll probably be quite pleased with the quality and the light output over the stock halogen. Also, most of the knock-offs you see on eBay, Amazon, and well known retailers are most likely made at the same factory and/or use the same chip-set anyway.
https://www.amazon.com/Daymaker-Head...eadlight&psc=1
You'll probably be quite pleased with the quality and the light output over the stock halogen. Also, most of the knock-offs you see on eBay, Amazon, and well known retailers are most likely made at the same factory and/or use the same chip-set anyway.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 836
Likes: 92
From: Sonoma Co - California Formaly East Bay
I've tried a couple different LED headlights and have personally ridden a bike with the genuine HD branded daymaker (actually made by JW Speaker). My honest opinion, order something like the following:
https://www.amazon.com/Daymaker-Head...eadlight&psc=1
You'll probably be quite pleased with the quality and the light output over the stock halogen. Also, most of the knock-offs you see on eBay, Amazon, and well known retailers are most likely made at the same factory and/or use the same chip-set anyway.
https://www.amazon.com/Daymaker-Head...eadlight&psc=1
You'll probably be quite pleased with the quality and the light output over the stock halogen. Also, most of the knock-offs you see on eBay, Amazon, and well known retailers are most likely made at the same factory and/or use the same chip-set anyway.
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How do the polycarbonate lens hold up compared to the glass ones? Are these the same quality as automotive headlights and if so do you think that if they get scratched/damaged enough you can buff the lens?
To be honest, for $180-ish compared to $500+ I am more inclined to purchase the cheaper one because I have no idea how long I'll hold on to this bike, may be 2 years, may be 10, depending how much loving she shows me LOL
Any opinions between moonmaker and eagle lights? Anyone ever have/ride with both?
Thanks again
To be honest, for $180-ish compared to $500+ I am more inclined to purchase the cheaper one because I have no idea how long I'll hold on to this bike, may be 2 years, may be 10, depending how much loving she shows me LOL
Any opinions between moonmaker and eagle lights? Anyone ever have/ride with both?
Thanks again