Headlight Help
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 370
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From: White Plains, MD
I'm running an aftermarket HID Headlight. Came with the bucket already pre-installed with the HID kit on the inside. Puts out awesome light! It has HID high and low beams, but never need to use the high beams.
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 13
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From: Great White North
I'm running a PIAA extreme white H4 bulb in both bikes with stock bucket. Much brighter than stock bulb. Koko, the only problem using a 100 watt bulb in a stock bucket is it burns hotter than the stock bulb and will probably melt the plastic reflector. Wiring may also melt due to the extra heat generated
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 796
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From: Mission Viejo, CA
I'm running an Adjure Tri-bar with black dot. Standard bulb. I will be ordering an Osram Nightbreaker bulb on advice from the guys here in the forum. Just the tri-bar alone made a WORLD of difference. Jewel or diamond faceted (not sure what it's called) reflector and clear lens. Pretty sure you can get them in 7". Some others here swear by the new LED lights though.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 113
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From: brentwood ca
with those adjure lights. are theu plug and play? or do you have to cut and solder? and whats with the dots in the middle? just for looks or have a function? big improvement over stock? thanks for any info
Road Captain
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 600
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From: Bama
You can find the Truck Lite LED headlights for 299 regular and 269 or maybe a few $$ less on sale. I opted to go with the HD LED because I liked the look much better. Check on New Castle HD online for the best deals on the HD LEDs. I just ordered the aux light setup for my LO and they had the best prices.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 796
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From: Mission Viejo, CA
The headlight was plug and play but, the auxiliary lights required cutting and soldering. Piece of cake though. The lights overall are designed to be better that OEM although I believe that the dots and tri-bars are for looks.
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I'm running a PIAA extreme white H4 bulb in both bikes with stock bucket. Much brighter than stock bulb. Koko, the only problem using a 100 watt bulb in a stock bucket is it burns hotter than the stock bulb and will probably melt the plastic reflector. Wiring may also melt due to the extra heat generated
Awhile back it was posted in here some member did that, melted the wires by running a 100 watt bulb..
Do some reading and searching before U just change out the bulb for a higher wattage.
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