Posted this a few days ago in a sub forum but didn't get a reply. Maybe someone in the general chat can help out on this one. Thanks.


Looking to install a new headlamp on my Sporty. There are a lot of options but I narrowed it down to the JW Speakers Model 8690 and the Harley 5-3/4" Daymaker.

I'm under the impression JW Speaker makes the HD Daymaker but still would like to know which provides more lighting.

From JW Speaker's webpage the 8590 is rated as follow:

3,520 (High Beam); 2,120 (Low Beam)

I can't find the output for the Harley Daymaker.

To further complicate things, if I chose to go with the JW Speaker Model 8690, I then have to choose if I want the standard lamp or the adaptive lamp that changes its lighting configuration when you're in a turn.

Seems nice but read that the adaptive isn't as good as the non adaptive lamp for straight forward projection.

Any input would help a lot. Thank you

 

The daymaker is the first gen led . The 8690 is better,The adaptive has the extra light in the turns if that's important to you. It is to me.

 

I have the adaptive and love it. Plenty of well focused bright light.