Headlight advice
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I avoid riding at night...it's just not fun. Too many bad variables...that, and my bike is 99% black.
Would like a brighter light though for when I have to ride at night. Nothing fits the tiny bones headlight bucket though...except for the LED HD headlight and I ain't paying that kind of coin for something that doesn't go with the old school look anyway.
Would like a brighter light though for when I have to ride at night. Nothing fits the tiny bones headlight bucket though...except for the LED HD headlight and I ain't paying that kind of coin for something that doesn't go with the old school look anyway.
And I aint paying $300 for a light... that's just me.
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IMO, those that don't or can't ride at night due to inadequate lighting, are really missing out on some awesome experiences.
Last edited by PanHeadRich; Oct 30, 2012 at 02:01 PM.
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I had the same problem, buddy of mine told me I had the weakest headlight he'd ever seen on a Harley. Scared to death at night. So I put in an LED couple weeks ago. HUGE difference at night.
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Oh yeah, cost around $220 or so. I got the Truck Lite too, easy install, well worth the money.
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I hear ya that $300 seems like a lot to spend on a headlight. But then again, $300 seems like a real small price to pay to enable you to ride safely & confidently at night. I literally love riding at night since installing an LED headlamp. It's sooo damn peaceful, like a totally different riding experience! Mid summer gets so hot around me that nights are the only time that I will ride. And I have bad "night blindness".
IMO, those that don't or can't ride at night due to inadequate lighting, are really missing out on some awesome experiences.
IMO, those that don't or can't ride at night due to inadequate lighting, are really missing out on some awesome experiences.
I may buy the light that machinistmate linked and see if its better.
Where did you find a Harley LED light for $220?
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Where did you find a Harley LED light for $220?[/QUOTE]
I forget the name, they're in Georgia. Just look in HD forums for Truck Lite LED headlight phase 7 and you'll find a ton of stuff.
I forget the name, they're in Georgia. Just look in HD forums for Truck Lite LED headlight phase 7 and you'll find a ton of stuff.
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I forget the name, they're in Georgia. Just look in HD forums for Truck Lite LED headlight phase 7 and you'll find a ton of stuff.[/QUOTE]
OK, cool. Thanks!
OK, cool. Thanks!
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Here is the link to the web site Panheadrich was talking about.
http://www.discountfleetsupply.com/l...eadlights.html
Here is the discount code that Panheadrich posted to use when checking out: "hdled5".
Thanks again Panheadrich for the info.
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Here is the link to the web site Panheadrich was talking about.
http://www.discountfleetsupply.com/l...eadlights.html
Here is the discount code that Panheadrich posted to use when checking out: "hdled5".
Thanks again Panheadrich for the info.[/QUOTE]
I am a little confused on this though because my stock light is a 5-3/4, which I assume is the diameter? How do I get a 7" in my stock light housing? And is it just a plug and play light?
http://www.discountfleetsupply.com/l...eadlights.html
Here is the discount code that Panheadrich posted to use when checking out: "hdled5".
Thanks again Panheadrich for the info.[/QUOTE]
I am a little confused on this though because my stock light is a 5-3/4, which I assume is the diameter? How do I get a 7" in my stock light housing? And is it just a plug and play light?
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Here is the link to the web site Panheadrich was talking about.
http://www.discountfleetsupply.com/l...eadlights.html
Here is the discount code that Panheadrich posted to use when checking out: "hdled5".
Thanks again Panheadrich for the info.
http://www.discountfleetsupply.com/l...eadlights.html
Here is the discount code that Panheadrich posted to use when checking out: "hdled5".
Thanks again Panheadrich for the info.
Sorry, didn't know your bike had the smaller headlight housing. If you where to get a 7" housing the 7" would just drop right in as it is just plug and play, no wiring hassles, as it comes with the correct light connector already installed.