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Old Aug 19, 2016 | 10:22 AM
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I'm curious who actually makes this Headlight and if it can be found cheaper elsewhere?

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...-11-7339010--1

Does anyone have experience with this Headlight or could you possible recommend a substitute? thanks
 
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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 07:11 PM
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I have one of these. I put it in this summer and have had no problems. Simple install and works great.

Stay safe
 
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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 07:28 PM
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I believe the Harley Daymaker is made by J.W.Speaker but someone else will need to confirm that.

Here's another for pricing

Search the forum there's a wealth of info.
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by glider11
I have one of these. I put it in this summer and have had no problems. Simple install and works great.

Stay safe




Do you have to splice wires? Or is it plug and play?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jake556
Do you have to splice wires? Or is it plug and play?
You shouldn't need to splice anything. Either your current plug will fit it direct or you will need a short adapter cable, which may come in the kit.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2016 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jake556
Do you have to splice wires? Or is it plug and play?
Sorry Jake my link didn't come through. I bought a cheap one off eBay about $90. It was a simple unplug the old and plug in the new. However I just traded my '10 street glide for a '16 street glide. Back on eBay for the same light very confusing verbiage whether or not the SG needs an adapter wire. Long story short the light came w/o any instructions and the plugs didn't match. I ordered the adapter for $10 and again no instructions and the plugs didn't match up. I returned them all and used my dealer $ from the bike purchase for the HD daymaker. I'm mechanically challenged so I spent the big money. I just really like the LED lighting better than stock. What type of bike do you have?
 
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Old Sep 4, 2016 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Orion-5
I believe the Harley Daymaker is made by J.W.Speaker but someone else will need to confirm that.
Here is a good link

Here's another for pricing

Search the forum there's a wealth of info.
Enjoy


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Yes. JW Speaker makes the 8700 Evo 2 and HD Daymaker. I installed 8700 EVO2 and it is plug and play on my '12 SG.

You will need the mounting ring. Buy the Harley one...it's half the price of Speaker's version.

May be selling my 8700 EVO2...will know in the next couple of days. Also, the JW Speaker version should have a lifetime warranty.
 
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Anyone familiar with the Eagle Lights?
Thinking of getting these for my 03 RK FLHRCI
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Originally Posted by FLRoadKing
Anyone familiar with the Eagle Lights?
Thinking of getting these for my 03 RK FLHRCI
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I just put the 8900 gen3 on my Sporster. No pic yet, but very bright. H4 plug is a direct fit. I'm planning on getting the 8700 for my 2009 Ultra.
 
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Originally Posted by snafu
I just put the 8900 gen3 on my Sporster. No pic yet, but very bright. H4 plug is a direct fit. I'm planning on getting the 8700 for my 2009 Ultra.
Where did you purchase from?
 
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