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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 12:14 AM
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Looks cool, but 400 for a LED headlight. Might as well and go HID.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 08:13 AM
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I have the same taillight on my XL50 and like it alot. I love the looks of the LED headlight when it's on, but do not like the ricer look when it's off and the $400 price tag sucks!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 08:35 AM
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How much was the tail light ?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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wow that's really expensive,but i'm sure its worth it,
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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Really like the headlight - can you Christmas present !!!!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by chevy94ss
Looks cool, but 400 for a LED headlight. Might as well and go HID.
Big differences between LED and HID.

LEDs use a LOT less power.
LEDs don't burn out since there's no filliment. Also, no filliment, no vibration issues. Great for a bike like a Harley that vibrates things to death.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 12:14 AM
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Is the taillight HD or after market? Is it brighter then the 1157?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 12:19 AM
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Like the lights - hate the price. I went with a Osram headlight from GermanAutoParts.com @ $15 (shipped) - much brighter than stock. Yes, it's not as good as your LED, but saved $385...your money.
 
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Originally Posted by veritas.archangel
Big differences between LED and HID.

LEDs use a LOT less power.
LEDs don't burn out since there's no filliment. Also, no filliment, no vibration issues. Great for a bike like a Harley that vibrates things to death.

HID's have no filament either, and they don't use as much power as a regular bulb
(unless you're running a LOT of electronics, it's not an issue anyway)

...and LED's do burn out.

Look's cool, but I can buy a lot of 90/100 H4 bulbs for $400 (like 30)
 
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