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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Biggerfoot
I have a 2016 Heritage. Was yours plug and play without any issues for adapters or fitment? Thanks!
Definitely. Nothing other than what was in the box was required. I didn't need adapters or anything. It was truly plug-n-play. I think I said above, it took me about 20-30 minutes to do them. And part of that was that I had put one of the passing lamps in upside down. Didn't notice until I backed up from the front to examine it.

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Im curious aswell how the install whet, may bit for my 2009 heritage after bulbs for $50+ when my headlamp just went out. seems there are some that say they rattle?
If you're asking about the Sunpie kit, I've had no rattle at all. I tightened them good when I put them on, used a bit of Loctite, as well, to make sure. In addition, I was using the original rings that came with the bike. The Sunpie kit is just the lights, not the rings. I *did* buy my bike used (300 miles!) so I'm assuming the rings were stock. They certainly aren't the hooded kind, just normal flat, rings.

I forgot to take a picture at home last night. I found this on my phone. Had to zoom way in, take a screenshot, but you can at least see the Sunpie's installed. Definitely NOT a good picture; my apologies.


 

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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 10:36 AM
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sun pipe headlamp and passing lights with custom dynamics turn signal inserts and brake lights. Very happy with the products and they work very well.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Will Belden
I used these on my 2017 Heritage. I checked, and it has fitment for the 02, as well. Hell of a deal, and I recommend them.

https://smile.amazon.com/Sunpie-Head...dp/B017OPE860/

To clarify, this link is for the Sunpie headlight and passing lamp kit. NOT just a bulb. I replaced them all in about 20 minutes and I very much like the increased ability to see...and most importantly...to BE seen.
There you go.

That should be just fine.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 01:18 PM
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Burbur2
I upgraded everything with cheap *** led bulbs and I am happy with results. Everything works as expected so not sure what the whole deal about not using led bulbs is. On 2002 you might want to use load equalizer for everything to work properly. Took about 100$ to upgrade all the lights on my Slim
Maybe go back and re-read reply #3.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 03:13 PM
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Maybe go back and re-read reply #3.
I kind of thought he might have been talking about using LEDs to replace all of his light bulbs OTHER than the headlight. Tail, brake, license plate light, turn, running, like that...
 
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 03:20 PM
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Maybe some homework...

Why you might want to avoid the multi-sided LED bulbs...


Potentially separating the good from the junk...


Might be what you want to look for in LED bulbs...


More info from a different source...

http://bulbfacts.com/led-kits/reviews/
 
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by XRX
I kind of thought he might have been talking about using LEDs to replace all of his light bulbs OTHER than the headlight. Tail, brake, license plate light, turn, running, like that...
In fact I replaced all of them also headlight. I tested it at night and beam is exactly in right spot and I position myself in front of my bike to assure Iam not shooting incoming traffic. Yes I adjusted headlight after installation. No issues at all, no blinding people in front of me as I checked this as well. Not sure why there is so many negative comments on these bulbs. Sure new full assembly is even better but there is no issue with using bulb as well with correct adjustment. i am happy with results and yes people will try to sell you everything (including full assemblies as well - no pun intended)

Personally really happy with my set up.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Burbur2


In fact I replaced all of them also headlight. I tested it at night and beam is exactly in right spot and I position myself in front of my bike to assure Iam not shooting incoming traffic. Yes I adjusted headlight after installation. No issues at all, no blinding people in front of me as I checked this as well. Not sure why there is so many negative comments on these bulbs. Sure new full assembly is even better but there is no issue with using bulb as well with correct adjustment. i am happy with results and yes people will try to sell you everything (including full assemblies as well - no pun intended)

Personally really happy with my set up.
Well I'm glad it worked out for you- it doesn't work out that way for most people.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 10:34 PM
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With the sunpie kit, they didn't fit my 03 headlight/passing lights housing clamps. What I did is buy some car weather stripping from eBay, and put a strip around the lights (in between the housing clamp and light). Works great and absolutely no wiggle at all.

For all my other lights, I'm running full custom dynamics setup. Absolutely worth it, bike looks great and is very visible.
 
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