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I am looking at buying a LED headlight for my 75 superglide, does anyone have some input on trending systems, fitment etc, want to know who seems to be best? I have a product in mind but would like to see what kind of response i get here before i pull the pin. thank you
I've said it a thousand times already, and I will keep saying it... "There is absolutely no better value in aftermarket LED headlights than the Sunpie light on Amazon."
There are possibly better performing options, but they cost 3-5 times as much and are only marginally 'better'.
You simply cannot get a better value than the Sunpie lights.
Be warned, if you are running a stock headlight bucket and wiring, there is no room in their for an LED. LED lights have large ballasts on the backside and your bucket, if stock, is jammed full of wires and connectors. Pull your headlight and take a look before buying anything. Of course all of those wires could be relocated, but maybe not worth the effort. if you are a custom application with a near empty bucket, have at it and good luck.
I've been running an LED that looks as if its a Sunpie on my '75 FXE for 3 years.
The unit that shipped to me had an aluminum housing with finned backside for cooling.
Given that the headlamp bucket is a junction for practically everything on the wring harness, I couldn't get the headlamp to close, as the housing and fins need more space than available.
I used a small hand grinder/disk to remove probably half or more of the fin length, and used a flat file to clean up and minimize sharp edges.
To avoid potential issues with heat melting wire insulation or vibration wearing through wire insulation, I added a thin piece of rubber to the back of the housing, held with a few dabs of silicone rubber so it would stay in place during install.
I also spent time looking at the wiring in the bucket, and wherever possible repositioned wires to maximize space. A few small zip ties helped.
The lamp fit, but it took a small bit of pressure to keep the lamp in place while tightening the trim piece that keeps everything buttoned up.
So far no issues whatsoever. The low beam provides good light and has a clean horizontal cut for oncoming vehicles. The high beam is not incredibly brighter but does add some fill.
For the money go with the Sunpie, but I've heard their quality has dropped, probably due to their popularity.
But I don't advise cutting the fins, they're there for a reason. Even on my 94 FXSTC, I had to get a deeper bucket.
Moons MC hands down. Clutter in the headlight bucket? No worries with this light! Look how thin it is. Installs in minutes. Plug and play. Bright as hell! Love this light great quality.
thank you for the reply, I have looked at these lights, did you have any problems with the 2 chrome rings around headlight bucket holding securely?
thanks
Scott
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LED headlight for FXE superglide
