My headlight SUCKS!!!!
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 26
Likes: 1
Here's where I mounted my ballast, they offered a black digital ballast when I got mine. I thought I'd just move it later but nobodys noticed it! The harness plugs into the stock headlight plug, but there isn't enough room in the headlight bucket. I had to take the plug apart to get the wires out of the bucket, then put it back together and connected to the hid harness under the tank. The only wires going into the bucket are the hid harness wires. I had to make the original hole a bit larger to get them in.
I've yet to have someone flash their lights at me, maybe because I dim the hi beam when I meet other vehicles and I aimed the headlight properly....
This HID is 35 watts, both hi and low beam. The bulb moves to redirect the light.
I've yet to have someone flash their lights at me, maybe because I dim the hi beam when I meet other vehicles and I aimed the headlight properly....
This HID is 35 watts, both hi and low beam. The bulb moves to redirect the light.
Here's where I mounted my ballast, they offered a black digital ballast when I got mine. I thought I'd just move it later but nobodys noticed it! The harness plugs into the stock headlight plug, but there isn't enough room in the headlight bucket. I had to take the plug apart to get the wires out of the bucket, then put it back together and connected to the hid harness under the tank. The only wires going into the bucket are the hid harness wires. I had to make the original hole a bit larger to get them in.
I've yet to have someone flash their lights at me, maybe because I dim the hi beam when I meet other vehicles and I aimed the headlight properly....
This HID is 35 watts, both hi and low beam. The bulb moves to redirect the light.
I've yet to have someone flash their lights at me, maybe because I dim the hi beam when I meet other vehicles and I aimed the headlight properly....
This HID is 35 watts, both hi and low beam. The bulb moves to redirect the light.
thanks
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,158
Likes: 35
From: Gulf Breeze, FL
I find that most people have no clue when it comes to properly aimimg a headlite so they just install the most obnoxious lamps they can find and call it great. Great...for everyone behind them maybe. Really pisses me off to have to approach these fools at night...downright inconsiderate and I find myself flicking cigarette butts at thier heads as we pass, wishing I had a canned beverage instead. I kind of equate it to those idiots with booming sound systems sitting in traffic...they must think that everyone in a two block radius really enjoy those non-stop pulses. 
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,832
Likes: 127
From: Coastal Carolina
In my opinion the auxiliary lights are worth it. They light up the road ahead and the shoulder (great for deer etc.) I never worry about seeing or being seen. They make me much more visible even during the daylight. I will have them on any bike I own.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 858
Likes: 17
From: victoria bc
My headlight was aimed way way too low brand new from the dealer, it was downright dangerous on my first night ride. I went home read my owners manual which gives great, simple instructions for aiming the headlight and now I can see fine on my stock low beam.
Novice
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
Just had my Iron in for an oil change and the dealer claims the headlight can't be aimed?? Anyway, I had them put in a better bulb and it made a very significant difference. I can now see the road in front of me, but it is still aimed straight down at the road. The bulb is made by Brite Lite (britelite.net).
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 8
From: Wheeling, WV
Ummmmm, been running the same Silverstar on mine the last two summers....'00 solid mounted sporty with 10" shocks. No issues here.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 8
From: Wheeling, WV
Just had my Iron in for an oil change and the dealer claims the headlight can't be aimed?? Anyway, I had them put in a better bulb and it made a very significant difference. I can now see the road in front of me, but it is still aimed straight down at the road. The bulb is made by Brite Lite (britelite.net).
It's a simple fix that my 10 year old could do......Hell, my 5 year old step daughter could do it if I read the manual to her.
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 858
Likes: 17
From: victoria bc
Dealer says it cannot be aimed? Definately find a new dealer.
Just read your HD Sportster owners manual, it explains exactly how to aim your headlight, I did it myself. All you need is a tape measure and a socket, I can't remember what size but you will figure it out.
Just read your HD Sportster owners manual, it explains exactly how to aim your headlight, I did it myself. All you need is a tape measure and a socket, I can't remember what size but you will figure it out.
Novice
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
My thoughts exactly and that is basically what I said to them. I plan on doing my own work from now on, just wanted to let them do the first 1K service and I figured I would ask them to adjust the headlight while it was in there. Oh well, now I know.