headlight and running light upgrade
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
you could get a late model ( 05+) reflector that uses the same H4 bulb like you have now- the optics are very good.( 68342-05)
you could get a dual halogen ( 67700062) and do a little wiring work- optics, light output and beam control very good.
- these both show up on the classifieds
you could get online HID kits ( your radio may not work anymore)
or "led" kits which in many cases throw gobs of uncontrolled light with hotspots, glare shadows etc. these capsules fit in your reflector
or buy full on LEDs from HD, JWSpeaker, or trucklite
I think these all make for a lack of visibility in traffic.
I use the Dual halogen on my 09. the stock reflector from the 09 went in my 74 blazer (along with another I bought ) another late model reflector is in my '53.
all the FL bikes since 1949 use a 7" headlight and are physically interchangeable- may need some wiring changes
mike
you could get a dual halogen ( 67700062) and do a little wiring work- optics, light output and beam control very good.
- these both show up on the classifieds
you could get online HID kits ( your radio may not work anymore)
or "led" kits which in many cases throw gobs of uncontrolled light with hotspots, glare shadows etc. these capsules fit in your reflector
or buy full on LEDs from HD, JWSpeaker, or trucklite
I think these all make for a lack of visibility in traffic.
I use the Dual halogen on my 09. the stock reflector from the 09 went in my 74 blazer (along with another I bought ) another late model reflector is in my '53.
all the FL bikes since 1949 use a 7" headlight and are physically interchangeable- may need some wiring changes
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Feb 26, 2017 at 05:20 PM.
Mike is correct, again.
I had a 07 Road King Custom, and did lots of riding in the dark, so I added the Dual Bulb Halogen headlamp to the RK.
That made a big differences, after a few adjustments, for my ride to work at 5AM in the mornings.
Your results may be different with some lights.
John
I had a 07 Road King Custom, and did lots of riding in the dark, so I added the Dual Bulb Halogen headlamp to the RK.
That made a big differences, after a few adjustments, for my ride to work at 5AM in the mornings.
Your results may be different with some lights.
John
Last edited by OldPhat; Feb 26, 2017 at 06:42 PM.
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First post so forgive me if i am doing it wrong.I am upgrading my 1997 ultra headlight to a 2015 dual halogen.I hooked it to my original 3 prong plug.it works however when i turn on high beam the low beam bulb goes out.I see in the upgrade kit from harley they include a new harness from the light to the 3 prong plug.i am thinking i need to run a jumper wire some place.i am trying to do this without buying the,i am sure overpriced harness from harley.any help is greatly appreciated.thank you
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First post so forgive me if i am doing it wrong.I am upgrading my 1997 ultra headlight to a 2015 dual halogen.I hooked it to my original 3 prong plug.it works however when i turn on high beam the low beam bulb goes out.I see in the upgrade kit from harley they include a new harness from the light to the 3 prong plug.i am thinking i need to run a jumper wire some place.i am trying to do this without buying the,i am sure overpriced harness from harley.any help is greatly appreciated.thank you
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