best way to get better lighting?
Road Master
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I picked up a set of HIDs from socalmotogear the customer service was outstanding! Lights are great, top quality in my opinion. Before and After, 2012 Deluxe
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Although I have LEDs all around on my Heritage, including the fender tip lights, the best bang for the buck is HID.
These threads may help you decide which HID is best for you
http://www.google.com/#q=HID+lights+HDforums
These threads may help you decide which HID is best for you
http://www.google.com/#q=HID+lights+HDforums
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I prefer the LED choices because the light is designed for the housing so it creates a much more focused beam. When you put an HID bulb into a halogen housing, typically you get light that is very scattered. Some people prefer this type of lighting. Basically if you like having a cloud of light in front of you, then HID is great, of you like a spotlight, then LED is great.
HID drop in kits can be had for $50 or less, and if you buy the ones with the tiny ballast, you should be able to fit it all inside of your stock headlight housing.
HID drop in kits can be had for $50 or less, and if you buy the ones with the tiny ballast, you should be able to fit it all inside of your stock headlight housing.
Road Master
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From: Arkansas
I prefer the LED choices because the light is designed for the housing so it creates a much more focused beam. When you put an HID bulb into a halogen housing, typically you get light that is very scattered. Some people prefer this type of lighting. Basically if you like having a cloud of light in front of you, then HID is great, of you like a spotlight, then LED is great. HID drop in kits can be had for $50 or less, and if you buy the ones with the tiny ballast, you should be able to fit it all inside of your stock headlight housing.
Cruiser
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From: MN
I went with a HID from http://www.ddmtuning.com/
Made a world of difference compared to the old style light.
Made a world of difference compared to the old style light.
Road Master
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From: Utah
Best method = LED. Best value could arguably be HID, but regardless of what kit you get the light will be scattered a bit unless you have a housing that is designed for it. May not be an issue for the rider, but oncoming traffic will hate you. That's why the new cars that have sharp cutoff lines use projector housings while the doucher that blinds you every day just threw HIDs in his stock housing that doesn't focus the light from that particular bulb correctly.
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Here is some reading about it for anyone who wants to read it.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...nversions.html
