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The internal circuitry of the HD Daymaker prevents both hi and lo beam from being on at the same time. I could do that with the HD halogen, and wish I could with the Daymaker,
I don't see that with the Aliexpress HLXG 5-3/4. The highbeam comes on in addition to the lowbeam on mine.
I have the HD Daymaker. Nighttime visibility with it, combined with Cyron LED bulbs in the passing lights is excellent.
But, I'm not convinced it is more visible than dual halogens in the daytime. The internal circuitry of the HD Daymaker prevents both hi and lo beam from being on at the same time. I could do that with the HD halogen, and wish I could with the Daymaker,
My daymaker also keeps both beams on during high beams.
I don't see that with the Aliexpress HLXG 5-3/4. The highbeam comes on in addition to the lowbeam on mine.
that is a direct result of the problem of peoples insistance on calling any led headlight a "daymaker". The hlxg is not the rebranded jw speaker "hd daymaker", it is a 5-3/4 led that LOOKS LIKE A HD DAYMAKER.
some led headlights allow simultaneous high and low , some dont. Most can be tricked via wiring shenanigans. The real hd current version DOES use both simultaneously, stock.
The plastic lens is really not much different than most automotive headlights these days, and at ~1/10th the cost of a daymaker, if it fogs or yellows after 6 or 7 years like the automotive ones do, it's cheap enough to replace it.
Side by side with a friend that has a daymaker, this is just as bright and goes the distance.
Thanks to you I bought it. I hope you're proud of yourself.
Just wanted some input on this headlight, I dig the modern look, but does it function well?
The HD Daymakers are excellent but it is understandable not wanting to spend that kind of money.
The experience I have had with the Knock-offs has been hit or miss. I've used one in a Dyna and others in a Jeep Wrangler. The Fit doesn't compare to the HD brand but I wouldn't consider this an issue. Once installed with retaining ring etc. in place, you can't tell the fit isn't perfect.
Moisture within the lens does tend to accumulate due being poorly sealed. This lead to a white residue on one of the 3 I have had (Dyna)... So I opened it up to attempt to clean the lens and re-seal it. Turns out the manufacturer puts in silica gel packs, similar to what is in new shoes, to combat moisture. Not sure if HD does this with theirs but I doubt it.
IMO if you want to save money on an LED upgrade, simply swapping the incandescent bulb for an LED would be the most plausible choice.
We offer LED H4 Bulbs but they can usually be picked up locally as well.
i went the cheap route about 8 months ago. No issues and its way brighter. I couldnt justify paying for a harley one but I also never ride a night so Im less concerned about failure.
Im trying to decide between knockoff daymaker and aux headlights
It depends on what you want to do. Aux lights allow you to light up the sides of the road, LED headlight does not. They can also get you home if you lose your headlight at night. However, if aux lights are too bright you cannot run them when there is oncoming traffic.
I've done both. My aux lights are 6000 lumen (each) lights from LEDRider. They turn the 1/4 mile in front of me into daylight and light up anything reflective at over a mile. However I cannot run them with oncoming traffic unless I use a controller to dim them and there really isn't any place on my Sporty for them
I've had the Wisamic installed for about 10k miles now through all kinds of weather situations. Works great and fit easily (albeit a tight fit) even in my 02 headlight bucket. The only thing it does (which is normal) is fog up a bit after it's been in rain all day long. A dry day and it is all better again. It's a significant upgrade compared to the halogen bulb.
This one also has low+high when the highs are on. Lows run all the time.
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