LED Headlight
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 953
Likes: 127
From: Rome, NY
...the Eagle Light are 70% less expensive than the HD lights and provide the same exact lighting. I speak from experience having run both the HD LED which was OEM on my Ultra and the Eagle version on my Low Rider, VROD & Slim.
I'm cool with the whole made in USA thing, but there also has to be some distinguishing between the word "made" and "assembled. Something tells me that not all of the components in the HD/JW version are made here in the US.
Same as you, I too live in the Northeast where are riding season is at most 8 months. Within of that 8 month period, maybe 20% of my riding is at nightfall, thus spending an additional $400 for a LED headlight that is made in the USA which IMO opinion performs the same as an overseas produced LED headlight is not logical. Besides that, with the $400 that I'm saving I can buy more Harley Branded accessories/clothing that are NOT made in the US such as the Digital Oil Temp Dip Stick I just purchased from HD which is made In Germany.
Last edited by aviscomi; Jul 23, 2018 at 04:41 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 953
Likes: 127
From: Rome, NY
Sir,
Same as you, I too live in the Northeast where are riding season is at most 8 months. Within of that 8 month period, maybe 20% of my riding is at nightfall, thus spending an additional $400 for a LED headlight that is made in the USA which IMO opinion performs the same as an overseas produced LED headlight is not logical.
Same as you, I too live in the Northeast where are riding season is at most 8 months. Within of that 8 month period, maybe 20% of my riding is at nightfall, thus spending an additional $400 for a LED headlight that is made in the USA which IMO opinion performs the same as an overseas produced LED headlight is not logical.
Besides that, with the $400 that I'm saving I can buy more Harley Branded accessories/clothing that are NOT made in the US such as the Digital Oil Temp Dip Stick I just purchased from HD which is made In Germany.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 335
Likes: 2
From: Dayton, TX
I just upgraded the horrid stock light in my '13 Breakout to a JW Speaker adaptive LED. It was more than I really 'wanted' to pay of course, but I'm glad I did it. It is a SOLID light, looks great and I am extremely happy with the lighting performance. Very well made and worth the peace of mind when riding the back roads of SE Texas to get to and from my house. Literally a night and day difference. I no longer fear the darkness!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,181
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From: Central California
I bought the LED bulb that fits into a stock reflector housing. Light output is OK, much better than an incandescent. Inexpensive at less than $60 for a pair of bulbs.
However, it uses a hardwired relay that must be stuffed into the headlight housing. It may be difficult to do with some smaller housings. It fit easily into my "freight train" housing.
Recently, the high beam has been coming on all by itself sporadically. I haven't gotten into it yet, but I suspect the relay gizmo attache to the bulb. In any case, I'll be looking for something better that isn't ridiculously priced. I'm all for "Buy American", but damn. $800 for a headlight is pure ridiculousness.
However, it uses a hardwired relay that must be stuffed into the headlight housing. It may be difficult to do with some smaller housings. It fit easily into my "freight train" housing.
Recently, the high beam has been coming on all by itself sporadically. I haven't gotten into it yet, but I suspect the relay gizmo attache to the bulb. In any case, I'll be looking for something better that isn't ridiculously priced. I'm all for "Buy American", but damn. $800 for a headlight is pure ridiculousness.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 197
Likes: 32
From: Snohomish, Wa
I have the JW Speaker and have really enjoyed the light it gives. Paid $280 3 years ago. Just went and checked prices and noticed their adaptive light has dropped a lot, probably due to the newer Adaptive 2 being out. This was what a quick search showed for prices on the 7" lights.
8700 Evolution 2 $279
8790M Adaptive $445
8790 Adaptive 2 $652
Expensive? Yes. But was worth the money to me to be able to see clearly at night.
8700 Evolution 2 $279
8790M Adaptive $445
8790 Adaptive 2 $652
Expensive? Yes. But was worth the money to me to be able to see clearly at night.
Last edited by Aogmitch; Jul 23, 2018 at 10:22 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 215
Likes: 6
From: ronkonkoma,ny
Ok so I purchased 7" headlight and spots from EAGLE LIGHTS. Gen 3. Installation was a snap...plug and play...just got back from trying them out. The difference is night and day...lol. seriously they are unbelievable and want to thank the person who recommended them in the beginning of this thread. They r great.
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Ok so I purchased 7" headlight and spots from EAGLE LIGHTS. Gen 3. Installation was a snap...plug and play...just got back from trying them out. The difference is night and day...lol. seriously they are unbelievable and want to thank the person who recommended them in the beginning of this thread. They r great.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 866
Likes: 248
From: N.Y.C
I just upgraded the horrid stock light in my '13 Breakout to a JW Speaker adaptive LED. It was more than I really 'wanted' to pay of course, but I'm glad I did it. It is a SOLID light, looks great and I am extremely happy with the lighting performance. Very well made and worth the peace of mind when riding the back roads of SE Texas to get to and from my house. Literally a night and day difference. I no longer fear the darkness!
