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Old Jul 26, 2015 | 06:14 AM
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Default Headlight Upgrade on Breakout

After some night riding on my new Breakout I realize there is room for improvement on the headlight unit.
I am NOT electrically inclined so I really don't know much about available options for an upgrade. I have heard a little about J W Speaker unit but I'm not sure what all is involved in a swap...I assume it is NOT a direct Plug and Play.
So what is the best way to go for an upgrade?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2015 | 11:32 AM
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This is a popular subject! First make sure the beam is pointing in the right direction and giving it's best, there are tips in your owner's manual for doing that. To improve light levels one option is to simply install a suitable high output auto bulb. Other possibilities are to replace the reflector itself with a highend auto model, or even a high tech one such as H-D's LED unit.
 
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