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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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I know this is in the wrong section for my specific bike, but I wanted a broader spectrum of ideas. I MUST have better lighting on the front of my '01 Sporty 1200. I have a 5 3/4" sealed beam and it's got to go. what are your thoughts/ideas?? I do have some specifics:

I need it to fit stock or as close to stock as humanly possible.
It needs to be as affordable as possible ($100 is the MAX!).
I want it to be chrome.

Ideas, links, got something to sell??? I'm open to anything since there is so much out there.
 
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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Check out Daniel Stern Lighting.....Good stuff

www.danielsternlighting.com
 
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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Check out Daniel Stern Lighting.....Good stuff

www.danielsternlighting.com
Great site!! I'm not opposed to ditching the 5 3/4 for something else either.....
 
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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Have U looked at going to a Halogen light....
http://compare.ebay.com/like/1404147...=263602_304662
 
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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On my old stuff, I switched the stock one for a Piaa brand. Much whiter light, and you can get a new refractor to house it. Some of them have a different pattern that projects the light better.
 
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