Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Daymakers

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 6, 2017 | 07:21 PM
  #1  
trunomad's Avatar
trunomad
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 170
Likes: 3
From: sycamore
Default Daymakers

Has anyone bought any of the copycat daymakers available on e-bay or amazon? How well do they work? How bout longevity? I have a 2008 ULTRA and thinking about trying them.
 
Reply
Old Jul 6, 2017 | 07:28 PM
  #2  
tesnevo's Avatar
tesnevo
Club Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 917
Likes: 95
From: Nashville, TN
Riders Club Member
Default

I've heard mixed reviews on them. Some love them, some hate them. I don't recall it being a issue of quality as much as the changeover to led headlights. It's a big difference from standard bulbs. Personally I'd go hid and led running lights
 
Reply
Old Jul 6, 2017 | 07:39 PM
  #3  
bigskyroadglide's Avatar
bigskyroadglide
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,630
Likes: 185
From: Mountain West, Big Sky Country
Default

i ended up buying one for my 2010 road glide.

i have 3 roadglides, two of the three have harley branded daymakers installed. (thanks chrome cssh) this one got the chinese knockoff.

can't tell the difference. does not do anything to radio. as bright, and the only difficulty was no instructions for install. but since i had done 2 already, it was easy.

my opinion
 
Reply
Old Jul 6, 2017 | 08:30 PM
  #4  
dandrumheller's Avatar
dandrumheller
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,091
Likes: 84
From: Southern Maine / Seacoast NH
Default

Just put Sunpie headlight and passing lamps in my 11 limited. Lighting at night is far superior to stock. They appear very bright when looking straight on at them, but not so much when looking at an angle, so may be less visible to other drivers at angles to the bike. Hasn't caused me any issues with anyone pulling out in front of me. Yet.

Only had them like 6 weeks, so no idea on longevity.

Install was easy, even with no instructions.

Paid $120 for the full set on Amazon. Would do it again
 
Reply
Old Jul 7, 2017 | 12:34 AM
  #5  
DeneFXDWG's Avatar
DeneFXDWG
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,505
Likes: 56
From: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Default

I put one on my SGS from China for $53 shipping in.
Only been on 4 months, never ride at night, but wanted it for daylight "being seen" factor. Works fantastic.
Everybody I ride with compliments me on how they can see me in their mirrors.
Once again I never ride, or plan to ride at night so I can't give an opinion on that.
 
Reply
Old Jul 7, 2017 | 05:55 AM
  #6  
pingman68's Avatar
pingman68
Road Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 963
Likes: 145
From: Displaced hillbilly
Default

I got the Sunpie version off Amazon near the end of last year when they were having a sale for around $60, I figured for that price even it lasted only a few months I couldn't go wrong. So far so good, really bright and no other issues, I can't really advise of any negatives.
 
Reply
Old Jul 7, 2017 | 06:17 AM
  #7  
1340hog's Avatar
1340hog
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 472
Likes: 59
From: farmington ny
Default

Watch this video on youtube from headlight revolution "which 7 inch round LED headlight is best" this video will answer any questions you might have on daymaker knock offs
 
Reply
Old Jul 7, 2017 | 06:24 AM
  #8  
shorelasHD's Avatar
shorelasHD
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,456
Likes: 2,860
From: SW FL-Jersey Shore Emigre
Default

Lots of information here:

 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

10 Most Awkward-Looking Motorcycles Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 7, 2017 | 06:36 AM
  #9  
1340hog's Avatar
1340hog
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 472
Likes: 59
From: farmington ny
Default

Yes thats the one,good video.
 
Reply
Old Jul 7, 2017 | 07:03 AM
  #10  
TheGrandPoohBah's Avatar
TheGrandPoohBah
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 14,731
Likes: 2,536
From: Mountain Top, Alabama
Default

Not to hijack, but this review of the TLP7 is spot on to my findings.
I went with the headlight and passing lights, they compliment each other very well.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:42 AM.

story-0
10 Most Awkward-Looking Motorcycles Ever Built

Slideshow: Not every motorcycle can be a design icon, and these machines prove that bold styling doesn't always age gracefully.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-18 10:29:31


VIEW MORE
story-1
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

Slideshow: Jason Momoa's latest restoration project blends 1920s Harley-Davidsons with modern electric technology, creating some of the most unusual hybrid motorcycles ever built.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:18:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-3
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-5
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-9
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE