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Apr 19, 2017 | 10:24 AM

#41

jlb2782

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From: WNY

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Originally Posted by skid_pimp

I've been commuting 5 days a week at least once a day, often twice a day in the dark for a couple years now with this light. And yes it took me two attempts to get adjusted the way I wanted it, but it has glorious visibility and output. I think most get confused because the low beam has such a wide pattern, that doesn't have these huge lines of endput that the average light does have, they think it isn't as good as it is. I have noticed that it sometimes appears to wash out around streetlights of the same color, but I have also noticed that with every other headlight/s I've ever used. And you actually have just as much light available, you just can't see your own output edges....

Thats great info, thank you.

Apr 19, 2017 | 10:26 AM

#42

jlb2782

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From: WNY

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Originally Posted by cvaria

stupid amounts of light. it's the same as the vision x vortex (the CD led is a rebranded vortex). Those and the jws are the best lights out there right now.

Info and pattern:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...l#post15651752

On the road/ traffic @7:40:
https://youtu.be/dvOYiLMg4VI

Backroads here @5:30:
https://youtu.be/xFrHjqSY8LI

I basically watched these all the way through. Hahaha. Good stuff. I've been following most of your headlight trials, but cant recall if you ever tried the Moto Illumination. Did you? Thoughts on it either way?

Apr 19, 2017 | 10:43 AM

#43

cvaria

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From: Tallahassee, Florida

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Originally Posted by jlb2782

i was going to but, there was some oddball Facebook only ordering/contact thing going on with them at that time. That was enough for me to pass on them.

may be ok. I cant say much more

Apr 19, 2017 | 10:49 AM

#44

jlb2782

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From: WNY

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Originally Posted by cvaria

i was going to but, there was some oddball Facebook only ordering/contact thing going on with them at that time. That was enough for me to pass on them.

may be ok. I cant say much more

I hear ya. Appreciate your research on the others tho.

Apr 19, 2017 | 12:58 PM

#45

skid_pimp

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From: Cranbourne, VIC Australia

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Originally Posted by jlb2782

Thats great info, thank you.

No worries at all.

Apr 19, 2017 | 01:10 PM

#46

JD HD

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From: Maryland

I have the VisionX Vortex (same as Custom Dynamics TruBeam LED) with the adapter that leaves the low beam on with the high beam. Its a real flamethrower at night. Its a huge improvement over the factory Daymakers that came with the bike. My big concern with LED headlights is the lack of day time visibility to oncoming traffic with most. With the VisionX's built in halo light and CD dynamic rings, this just isn't an issue anymore. Not the cheapest option, but I'm very happy with this setup.

Last edited by JD HD; Apr 19, 2017 at 01:14 PM.

Apr 19, 2017 | 01:17 PM

#47

shorelasHD

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From: SW FL-Jersey Shore Emigre

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Originally Posted by Trust

I just installed a Custom Dynamics Tru Beam, it is far better than my buddys daymaker, and only a couple bucks more

Or try the OEM version:

https://www.visionxusa.com/shop/7-vo...led-headlight/

Apr 20, 2017 | 10:52 AM

#48

662894v

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From: Nebraska

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Apr 20, 2017 | 10:54 AM

#49

662894v

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Originally Posted by jlb2782

I've been reading some reviews from a few people that say that while the light is bright, say on signs, during the day, during the day, that the amount of usable light at night is strangely lacking. That they cannot really find a sweet spot for both the high and low beam. If they get the high beam aimed right, the low beam is off. A few put the stock light back in and went looking for another solution. Any thoughts on this??

I've had one for the last year and a half and I have no complaints. It is at least 10 times better than a stock light. I posted some pictures earlier in the post of the difference between the two. Have a look. When you go to high beam, the center bulb lights up and basically puts a spotlight type beam. I'd highly recommend it.