Harley LED lighting
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6th Gear
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Harley LED lighting
Has anyone purchased or seen the new HD LED Headlamp and auxiliary lamps on a bike? Are they worth the dough? Do they look as sweet in person as they do in the catalog? Let me know your thoughts.
Road Warrior
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I don't know what they are selling for, so I can't say.
I do know one of the developers of the first approved LED headlight posted here recently that they most definitely are worth the investment. He claimed that they did extensive abuse tests on the bulb including kicking it and dropping it repeatedly. This should mean that no amount of vibration or abuse should cause a premature burnout. Their is no element to burn out, and the white light they produce is supposed to be better for ones eyes at seeing whats ahead.
I look forward to seeing this for myself. I might invest in one someday, but it's not anywhere near the top of my wants list as of yet, however it is going to be less expensive that my upcoming 103 build! (-:
aka Bob
I do know one of the developers of the first approved LED headlight posted here recently that they most definitely are worth the investment. He claimed that they did extensive abuse tests on the bulb including kicking it and dropping it repeatedly. This should mean that no amount of vibration or abuse should cause a premature burnout. Their is no element to burn out, and the white light they produce is supposed to be better for ones eyes at seeing whats ahead.
I look forward to seeing this for myself. I might invest in one someday, but it's not anywhere near the top of my wants list as of yet, however it is going to be less expensive that my upcoming 103 build! (-:
aka Bob
Road Warrior
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From: Phoenix, AZ
They have me curious but the price made me swallow my gum.
I would have to road test them out in the desert after dark and see them pointed at me at noon before buying them.
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I would have to road test them out in the desert after dark and see them pointed at me at noon before buying them.
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Road Captain
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I'm gonna guess that there is significantly less current draw. At $399, its a bit pricey but I'm unhappy with my low beam during the day (05 Dyna, new to me) and that LED kit looks like an option to running the high beam all day as well as adding the visibility (by others) I'd like to have. the HD site says "available Sept 2010".
Road Master
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I don't know the first thing about electronics but I saw this site and thought it might be helpful
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...Fled_prods.htm
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...Fled_prods.htm
Tourer
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From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
I was looking into getting something a little brighter for the tail - like to make sure any cagers coming up on my rear see me. Looked at a few options all quite expensive. On the way to work today a guy passed me on his SG and he must have had one because there was no missing his riding light tail...and when he put on his brakes WHOA...like a freaking supernova. No missing that...
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Back in 2006 i bought the LED turning signals in the front and back along with the low-profile brake light. Knock on wood, they're still running and look great. I know I'll end up buying the auxiliary lights and headlamp in LED from Harley. I'll just wait for the 20% sale from my local dealer.
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