LED Headlight Issue
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LED Headlight Issue
I've tried two LED headlight brands, a Wismatic and a Sunpie on my wife's 2017 Sportster Custom. Both of them worked great except for triggering the red charging system warning light after a relatively long (1hour) period of riding. After shutting the bike down, the battery appears to be fully charged and the trouble light goes off upon restart only to appear again after another hour of riding. Has anyone come up with a fix for this besides purchasing the ridiculously expensive Harley Daymaker light?
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Yes, she's running the original headlight with no problem. What bike are you running your light in?
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Who knows, I'm sure the 2017 is more computerized and possibly has a more sensitive warning system.
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I'm pretty sure the HD daymaker isn't going to give any different result since it's the same internally as at least one of the aftermarket lights. It's a rebranded "something".
Is this error enough to cause a code that could be read?
User cvaria has documented the performance of quite a few of the LED lights on his 07 sportster and I haven't seen him mention a problem like this. (but 07 is a lot different than 17).
Given the amount of large trucks that pull out in front of me in the daytime, I'm glad I didn't pay for the HD daymaker that came on my 07. I don't think people can see it in the day. Not going to recommend it. edit: or they choose to ignore it. I'm going to start riding with it on high beam during the day to see if any different result.
Is this error enough to cause a code that could be read?
User cvaria has documented the performance of quite a few of the LED lights on his 07 sportster and I haven't seen him mention a problem like this. (but 07 is a lot different than 17).
Given the amount of large trucks that pull out in front of me in the daytime, I'm glad I didn't pay for the HD daymaker that came on my 07. I don't think people can see it in the day. Not going to recommend it. edit: or they choose to ignore it. I'm going to start riding with it on high beam during the day to see if any different result.
Last edited by underwhelmd; May 20, 2018 at 10:37 AM.
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I'm pretty sure the HD daymaker isn't going to give any different result since it's the same internally as at least one of the aftermarket lights. It's a rebranded "something".
Is this error enough to cause a code that could be read?
User cvaria has documented the performance of quite a few of the LED lights on his 07 sportster and I haven't seen him mention a problem like this. (but 07 is a lot different than 17).
Given the amount of large trucks that pull out in front of me in the daytime, I'm glad I didn't pay for the HD daymaker that came on my 07. I don't think people can see it in the day. Not going to recommend it. edit: or they choose to ignore it. I'm going to start riding with it on high beam during the day to see if any different result.
Is this error enough to cause a code that could be read?
User cvaria has documented the performance of quite a few of the LED lights on his 07 sportster and I haven't seen him mention a problem like this. (but 07 is a lot different than 17).
Given the amount of large trucks that pull out in front of me in the daytime, I'm glad I didn't pay for the HD daymaker that came on my 07. I don't think people can see it in the day. Not going to recommend it. edit: or they choose to ignore it. I'm going to start riding with it on high beam during the day to see if any different result.
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I guess they are choosing to ignore it then.
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You could probably trick the system by wiring in a parallel resistor or bulb to bring the current draw up to stock halogen levels.
Don't know if the HD LED headlight triggers an error also or if maybe the Canbus system can be optioned for an LED headlight.
Last edited by 08xl1200r; May 20, 2018 at 02:31 PM.
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I'm pretty sure the HD daymaker isn't going to give any different result since it's the same internally as at least one of the aftermarket lights. It's a rebranded "something".
Is this error enough to cause a code that could be read?
User cvaria has documented the performance of quite a few of the LED lights on his 07 sportster and I haven't seen him mention a problem like this. (but 07 is a lot different than 17).
Given the amount of large trucks that pull out in front of me in the daytime, I'm glad I didn't pay for the HD daymaker that came on my 07. I don't think people can see it in the day. Not going to recommend it. edit: or they choose to ignore it. I'm going to start riding with it on high beam during the day to see if any different result.
Is this error enough to cause a code that could be read?
User cvaria has documented the performance of quite a few of the LED lights on his 07 sportster and I haven't seen him mention a problem like this. (but 07 is a lot different than 17).
Given the amount of large trucks that pull out in front of me in the daytime, I'm glad I didn't pay for the HD daymaker that came on my 07. I don't think people can see it in the day. Not going to recommend it. edit: or they choose to ignore it. I'm going to start riding with it on high beam during the day to see if any different result.
Last edited by cacomly; May 21, 2018 at 12:40 PM.