2000 FXD - headlight upgrade ideas...
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2000 FXD - headlight upgrade ideas...
I want more light for night riding. The headlight on my Suzuki C90 is better than most cars I have driven, and would like to get light at least as good from my Dyna. Any suggestions (other thanmounting a C90 headlight!!)?
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RE: 2000 FXD - headlight upgrade ideas...
First option is to upgrade the bulb to a Silverstar or PIAA.
If that's not enough, consider dual headlamps, or auxillary driving lights. HID lamps are pretty nice, but darned expensive.
If that's not enough, consider dual headlamps, or auxillary driving lights. HID lamps are pretty nice, but darned expensive.
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RE: 2000 FXD - headlight upgrade ideas...
...guitar players lament - need more watts.
Meaning add additional bulbs. I added three 55 watt bulbs- two pointing up - one down.
The two up are wired to the high beams. The one down is wired to the low beam (and has a modulator).
I used a step drill to make the hole in the lamp and wired using wire nuts.
I upped the 15 amp fuse to 20 amps and it works fine - this with added lights to the rear brake as well (same circuit) and changing rear lights to double filiment bulbs.
Works great and throws a lot more light out.
Cost was 20 bucks and I did add a Silver Star as BC said...
Good luck, dd
Meaning add additional bulbs. I added three 55 watt bulbs- two pointing up - one down.
The two up are wired to the high beams. The one down is wired to the low beam (and has a modulator).
I used a step drill to make the hole in the lamp and wired using wire nuts.
I upped the 15 amp fuse to 20 amps and it works fine - this with added lights to the rear brake as well (same circuit) and changing rear lights to double filiment bulbs.
Works great and throws a lot more light out.
Cost was 20 bucks and I did add a Silver Star as BC said...
Good luck, dd
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RE: 2000 FXD - headlight upgrade ideas...
I like the look of the single headlight. Is there an aftermarket assembly that will fit and keep the clean look, but with a modern jewel type lens/reflector?
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RE: 2000 FXD - headlight upgrade ideas...
ORIGINAL: FXDC Rider
5.75" Bullet light? Alot more light than stock in my opinion. Just an idea?
5.75" Bullet light? Alot more light than stock in my opinion. Just an idea?
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RE: 2000 FXD - headlight upgrade ideas...
You took the words right out of my mouth bro. I couldn't believe the difference this light throws compared to the stock one, and it looks about 100xs better:
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Looks BAD AZZ on your bike too Jake! Fits your "scheme" perfect!
You took the words right out of my mouth bro. I couldn't believe the difference this light throws compared to the stock one, and it looks about 100xs better:
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RE: 2000 FXD - headlight upgrade ideas...
If I'm not mistaken, I got the idea from you because I loved how good it looked on your bike.
...want another cheap but big difference maker advice for yours? Get the smoked turn signal lense cover kit. Costs about $40 bucks, but makes a BIG DIFFERENCE & "drowns out" the orange that pops out at you when lookin' directly at the front or back of the bike. Let's see if I have any good before & after pics...
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RE: 2000 FXD - headlight upgrade ideas...
I actually changed the rears to red when I was home and it looks awesome with the red paint. I also like the yellow in the front because of the skulls/flames on the tank.