Headlight replacement for 02 Fatboy....

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Oct 7, 2014 | 05:27 PM

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HDmikie

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Originally Posted by Uncle G.

Can't remember when I bought the lamp. It was probably 15 years ago. I just run H-4 bulbs from Auto Zone. I generally burn out a bulb every 5-6 years (50,000 miles or so). Remember, with this unit, you just replace the bulb. Makes it easy to pack a spare when you're traveling. Lots of choices in H-4 bulbs, too.

The "European" beam pattern of the lens/reflector also puts a lot more light on the road, where you need it, compared to the old sealed beam. You'll like it.

OK, just installed CP 7" conversion bulb. It is noticeably brighter for daytime riding (and probably nighttime too). That part I like. The only thing I didn't like is that the OEM lens had 3 tabs on the edge of the lens to help keep the chrome ring snug around the headlight bucket. This CP lens doesn't have the tabs so the chrome ring sits a little bit lower on the bucket so it doesn't line up perfect like with the OEM bulb. No biggee, it's only off by 1/32nd of a inch. Anyways, thanks again.