Harley fog lights...wow
Tourer
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From: Fargo, ND
there 55 watt bulbs
Road Captain
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I was thinking of buying the same fog lights. I don't do much night driving, but I was thinking of using them to be seen more by other drivers during day riding. Any opinions on whether they would be bright enough for day riding??
Road Captain
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From: Schaumburg, IL, near Elgin, IL
I will go take some daytime outdoor pics and post them. We can both find out. Since the wattage is the same as the low beam headlamp, I expect they will be pretty good.
Road Master
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From: In the Pacific Northwest, a few hours east of Seattle.
Not scientific study, nor statistically valid data, but I've been running the Harley 55 watt 'fog' lights on my 2004 RK Custom for the past two years.
The Custom did not come with auxiliary driving lamps, and in looking around at options, I liked the 55 watt fog lamps better than the set of 35 watt auxiliary driving lamps (at night).
I run them on all the time, primarily for visibility to other drivers. I live in a desert and especially when the sun is lower in the sky the glare can obscure driver's vision. I've seen these lamps on other bikes during the day, when the bike itself was just a dark spot in the glare, but the three lamps burning were real visible. IMHO, it may be one reason (among many) why I haven't been run into by some of the crazier cagers around here.
IMO, as 'auxiliary driving lights' during the day, for visibility, the H-D fog lamps work great.
Just FYI. YMMV.
The Custom did not come with auxiliary driving lamps, and in looking around at options, I liked the 55 watt fog lamps better than the set of 35 watt auxiliary driving lamps (at night).
I run them on all the time, primarily for visibility to other drivers. I live in a desert and especially when the sun is lower in the sky the glare can obscure driver's vision. I've seen these lamps on other bikes during the day, when the bike itself was just a dark spot in the glare, but the three lamps burning were real visible. IMHO, it may be one reason (among many) why I haven't been run into by some of the crazier cagers around here.
IMO, as 'auxiliary driving lights' during the day, for visibility, the H-D fog lamps work great.
Just FYI. YMMV.
Road Captain
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Thanks Elginator
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 580
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Not scientific study, nor statistically valid data, but I've been running the Harley 55 watt 'fog' lights on my 2004 RK Custom for the past two years.
The Custom did not come with auxiliary driving lamps, and in looking around at options, I liked the 55 watt fog lamps better than the set of 35 watt auxiliary driving lamps (at night).
I run them on all the time, primarily for visibility to other drivers. I live in a desert and especially when the sun is lower in the sky the glare can obscure driver's vision. I've seen these lamps on other bikes during the day, when the bike itself was just a dark spot in the glare, but the three lamps burning were real visible. IMHO, it may be one reason (among many) why I haven't been run into by some of the crazier cagers around here.
IMO, as 'auxiliary driving lights' during the day, for visibility, the H-D fog lamps work great.
Just FYI. YMMV.
The Custom did not come with auxiliary driving lamps, and in looking around at options, I liked the 55 watt fog lamps better than the set of 35 watt auxiliary driving lamps (at night).
I run them on all the time, primarily for visibility to other drivers. I live in a desert and especially when the sun is lower in the sky the glare can obscure driver's vision. I've seen these lamps on other bikes during the day, when the bike itself was just a dark spot in the glare, but the three lamps burning were real visible. IMHO, it may be one reason (among many) why I haven't been run into by some of the crazier cagers around here.
IMO, as 'auxiliary driving lights' during the day, for visibility, the H-D fog lamps work great.
Just FYI. YMMV.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 660
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From: Schaumburg, IL, near Elgin, IL
Video Clip
Here is a low res video clip. I think it is a reasonable depiction of the effect of the lights in bright sunlight.
My headlamp is on low beam. The Fog Lamps have a slight tilt downward.
My headlamp is on low beam. The Fog Lamps have a slight tilt downward.
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After watching the video, I think I'm going to give them a try. Seeing as I rarely ride at night, I'll tilt the lights level or a little above to get the beam of the lights higher. When day riding, I always have my high beams on and with the fog lights, I hope the alternator can keep up with charging the battery ok. Thanks for the video...that was a great help!!
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Schaumburg, IL, near Elgin, IL
After watching the video, I think I'm going to give them a try. Seeing as I rarely ride at night, I'll tilt the lights level or a little above to get the beam of the lights higher. When day riding, I always have my high beams on and with the fog lights, I hope the alternator can keep up with charging the battery ok. Thanks for the video...that was a great help!!
2) I normally use the high beam and the fog lights in the day time too. I have never had a problem with charging the battery.