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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 03:11 AM
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What is best way to upgrade headlight. On my FLSTC I had the HD Halogen headlight(about$159). Much better at night but I don't know about daytime. It seems the HD HID light is about $500, with daytime visibility problems. Any other options? Any reccomendations? It's for a 2012 Tri Glide. Thanks.
 
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 03:27 AM
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I guess I am little behind the times. I am only concerned about the brightness of my head light at night. The one you have now seems to be plenty bright at night. And day. Stay with it. Sorry. I can not help you about the brightness of a day light headlight.You have a bigger bike budget than I. Good Luck. Ride Safe.
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I have the Harley LED headlights in both of my bikes. I think that they are the best.
 
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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I have the Harley LED on my Night Train and am happy with it.
 
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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Send a email to Daniel Stern (google the name for lights) and ask. I got a detailed email back and bought a Cibie headlamp shell and a Osram bulb from him. I rode home in the dark the other night for the first time in a long time on my Duece, it has a Cibie shell in it, and compared to the stock lamp, so much better, particularly on high beam. I am looking forward to riding with the Ultra with the new headlamp.
 
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