HID vs Deer
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Road Captain
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HID vs Deer
I hit a deer on my Ultra Classic in August. Fortunately there was only minor damage to the fairing. I looked her up at 70 mph and just clipped the hind quarters. Trust me, I never want to experience this again.
I upgraded my headlight to dual beam xenon. But I still want more lighting. Problem is, I don’t want to spend $600 on an HID unless there is significant improvement. I have HID’s on my Murano and they’re great on High Beam. But that’s automotive and also 2 headlamps.
Does anyone have any experience with HID on a Harley? If so, can you tell me about the improvement?
Thanks,
Bob
I upgraded my headlight to dual beam xenon. But I still want more lighting. Problem is, I don’t want to spend $600 on an HID unless there is significant improvement. I have HID’s on my Murano and they’re great on High Beam. But that’s automotive and also 2 headlamps.
Does anyone have any experience with HID on a Harley? If so, can you tell me about the improvement?
Thanks,
Bob
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Road Captain
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RE: HID vs Deer
Yes Harley has an electronic one. Didn't help me!
The guys at Harley said they think the whistle adds more confusion. One claims that the auto body place he worked saw mode deer accidents with whistles then without.
I've taken mine off as it did not repel the one I hit. He acted confused and bolted in front of me.
But thanks for your thought!
Bob
The guys at Harley said they think the whistle adds more confusion. One claims that the auto body place he worked saw mode deer accidents with whistles then without.
I've taken mine off as it did not repel the one I hit. He acted confused and bolted in front of me.
But thanks for your thought!
Bob
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That is my worst fear when cruising at dusk on backroads! That said, $600 to upgrade your lights is a lot, but if it saves your life by avoiding an accident, it's a small price to pay. I think with only 1 light, adding the Xenon would be a huge improvement, I'd be curious to hear of other's experience as well.
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RE: HID vs Deer
I have been wondering about the same option myself. Not so much for deer but for better seeing at night in the backroads. I upgraded my sportbike headlights to the Sylvania SilverStars and they made a night and day difference at night.
I'm not sure what type bulb is in the SG for me to upgrade to the SilverStars.
Does anyone know??
I'm not sure what type bulb is in the SG for me to upgrade to the SilverStars.
Does anyone know??
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I did silverstars in my Tahoe and it was an improvement but not close to Xenons. That said, I'm sure they make one for the SG, it loks similar to a 9006 bulb but not sure on it.
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My friend rides every morning to work. About 30 miles of woods and fields. He sees MANY deer every day. He has a set of Hardchrome pipes that are very loud and says the deer scatter when he approaches. Sorry I cant answer your question on lighting but loud pipes may be a benefit.
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I have stock pipes on my Ultra. I go to work around 5AM and cruise the frontage (5mi) road at 35MPH. 2 lane and deer are sometimes crossing. I then hit the freeway going thru twisting canyons (14mi) at 60MPH. Since I'm cruising I'm not sure that changing the pipes would increase the sound. I'm a new rider with ears blown out from Viet Nam.
It's worth trying; but I'm hoping to see them sooner so I can slow it down. HID $600, Python3 pipes $500. Guess it would be worth it if I don't hit another one
Thanks,
Bob
It's worth trying; but I'm hoping to see them sooner so I can slow it down. HID $600, Python3 pipes $500. Guess it would be worth it if I don't hit another one
Thanks,
Bob