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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 02:53 PM
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I've been researching the various LED headlights on the market. The warranty on the products is what got my attention. It varies from 1-3 years depending on the manufacturer, is about the norm? Thnx in advance.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 05:11 PM
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I've had a truck lite for a little over 2 years without any problems....the difference in lite output is worth it even if I have to buy a new one ever couple years....
 
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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 05:29 PM
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+1 on the Trucklite.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 05:35 PM
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led headlights have been out for years from various manufacturers, and I honestly don't recall the last time I saw a post on here about a LED headlight failing. The trucklite phase 7 in particular has stunning reviews everywhere, even a google search for "trucklite fail" doesnt turn up much
 
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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 06:01 PM
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We have two bikes and I put Truck Lites in one of them and compared them. After turning on the stock lights and then turning on the LED's my wife said holy crap do they make those for my Explorer.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 06:33 PM
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Use the search, this had been beaten to death already.
















Just kidding, I've been wondering about this too.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Drclarkin
I've had a truck lite for a little over 2 years without any problems....the difference in lite output is worth it even if I have to buy a new one ever couple years....
I agree. I use HID and have to replace the ballast once a year but at about $25 a pair the trade off is well worth it
 
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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 07:38 PM
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Because Truck Light didn't, at the time, make a 5" LED light, I had to go with HD. Still, with the money and I'd do it again.
 
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Originally Posted by Drclarkin
I've had a truck lite for a little over 2 years without any problems....the difference in lite output is worth it even if I have to buy a new one ever couple years....
Another TL fan. If it goes bad I would be more than happy to replace it with the same.

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I agree. I use HID and have to replace the ballast once a year but at about $25 a pair the trade off is well worth it
Have not tried HID on a bike yet have seen them, both bikes and cages, mostly trucks. TL will do me as I couldn't be more happy, even after having the Daymaker on the Road Glide.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 08:41 PM
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The TL in my opinion gives a far superior light -- I can say that because I have a bike with the TL and one (2014 Ultra Limited) with the Daymaker -- the Daymaker has lots of shadows especially in the corners --

I will changing out my Daymaker for the TL
 
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