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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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I am looking to replace my headlight. What I am looking for is brightness since I drive a lot at night. Should I just get a brighter bulb or do you suggest a 3 light kit like the heritage? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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HID kit. Seriously, put them in my Rhino and they outperformed my buddies Rhino with 6 aftermarket lights.


Plan to put the kit on my Bob as well.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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HID kit. Seriously, put them in my Rhino and they outperformed my buddies Rhino with 6 aftermarket lights.


Plan to put the kit on my Bob as well.
Got a link? How much does that cost?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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I don't have one picked out for the Harley yet. There is a site sponsor here that offers them, I have no personal experience.



I bought a kit off of Ebay based on a forum of Rhino owners recommendations. It was a cheap ($50 dollar) kit. I figured for that kind of money, if they only lasted a year or so it would be worth the cash. They worked great, however the kit I bought 2 years ago had pretty large ballasts and they would not work on a harley. I have read other offer smaller ballasts now, I still wonder where I will put it.


But think 4-5 times brighter to get a reference.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Check out Howard at Motorcycle Metal. He is a sponsor and offers HID kits. http://motorcyclemetal.com/
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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get a fatboy headlight and put an h4 bulb in it...i got that combo off ebay for about $100
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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For "brightness", I run a 130/90 H4 in my Ironhead. It really lights up the road. For "whiteness", I run a Sylvania Silverstar in my RKC. Neither costs more than 20 bucks.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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I am considering these but haven't tried them yet.

http://www.motorcyclehidlights.com/h...ballasts-p-209
 
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MyBeerBelly
get a fatboy headlight and put an h4 bulb in it...i got that combo off ebay for about $100
is this it
http://www.debrix.com/ProductDetails...tCode=8-147-MW
 
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