Sunpie LED light Install
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 172
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From: Tennessee
Interesting thread guys. And you are welcome for the pics and write up on my install. I just picked up a couple of H4 connectors as I want to replace the one on my Harley. It came with 18 AWG or gauge wire. It will only be a splice in replacement of an inch or two of wiring. I checked wire charts and current capabilities and found for very short runs, 18 AWG stranded wire will carry 10 amps of current @ 12 VDC. So I looked up the current of the Sunpie LED headlight and it is 3 amps at 12 VDC, so it will be more than safe. Here is some more info below on the Sunpie LED headlight off their website:
Description
Description
- Aftermarket 7" Round Harley LED headlight, high-performance Hi-Lo beam UV-resistant, innovative 4D round+ D-shaped projector lens, DOT approval, legal on the road
- Superior light output but soft light, efficiently relieve driving fatigue Full aluminum housing for extra durability while doubling as heat sink Solid-state, can withstand vibration & shock with ease Directly replace stock 7" round seal-beam headlight
- Power: 40W; Headlight Type: 7" round, Black inner bezel, Input Voltage: DC12V~24V; Current Draw: 3A@12V, 1.5A 24V, LED Quantity: 4 (Pure White 6000K), Effective Luminous Flux: 2500LM@high beam, 1500LM@low beam; H4 adapter harness & H13 adapter harness included; Waterproof Rate: IP67; Material: black die-cast aluminum housing, clear PC lens; Size(D*H): approx 178mm(7")*98mm(3-7/8"); Two modes: high beam-all LEDs on, Low beam
- Universal 7" round LED Headlight, Fit: 2012-later Harley Davidson FLD; 1994-2017 Touring (Road King, Street Glide and Electra Glide, Ultra Limited models.... needs a mounting bracket (ring) (Chrome color, black color) to fix LED headlight firmly); 2009-2013 Trike models, 1994-later Softail models equipped with Freight Train Headlamp Nacelle Kit; 2006-2010 FLHTCUSE models require separate purchase of wiring Harness. If 2014 & 2014+ Harley Davidson Touring and Trike models,you need an adapter plug (harness) to install
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2018
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From: San Diego, CA.
For what it’s worth, the Sunpie was completely plug and play on my 99 RK.
I am a little surprised that a newer bike needed a pigtail spliced in, or redone.
I am a little surprised that a newer bike needed a pigtail spliced in, or redone.
Last edited by HM_SanDiego; Apr 17, 2018 at 01:11 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 172
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From: Tennessee
Needed redone because previous owner damaged the H4 connector when he installed wires for under the tank and fender LED light strips. That is the reason I am replacing it as the H4 connector is cracked and the wires are just twisted and taped. The new connector will have wires soldered, heat shrunk, and be safe. I hate it when someone cobbles up a wire connection. If the previous owners would of kept his hands off it, it would be just a unplug and plug in process, just like yours!
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 668
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From: San Diego, CA.
Needed redone because previous owner damaged the H4 connector when he installed wires for under the tank and fender LED light strips. That is the reason I am replacing it as the H4 connector is cracked and the wires are just twisted and taped. The new connector will have wires soldered, heat shrunk, and be safe. I hate it when someone cobbles up a wire connection. If the previous owners would of kept his hands off it, it would be just a unplug and plug in process, just like yours!
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,185
Likes: 248
From: Sterling IL.
Just did my Sunpie installs on our 2013 FLHTC. All wiring was direct plugins, no cutting required. I did some brightness testing using a Lux App on my phone for before and after comparisons and omfg what a difference in numbers. Will be taking a night ride in the next few days to see how it lays out but has to be better than stock; we did a short ride the other night, which we dont do many of, but as I was riding along a corn field back road, I knew I needed better. A day later we were riding along and another bike rides by with some form of daymakers and my wife says "We need those" yup we do.
I will try and add more photos for a night view sometime. Heres what I got, the look and raw data. Measurement of light was taken at 12', with spots on for all readings...Low then high beams.
Original low
Original High
New Low
New High
I will try and add more photos for a night view sometime. Heres what I got, the look and raw data. Measurement of light was taken at 12', with spots on for all readings...Low then high beams.
Original low
Original High
New Low
New High
Last edited by GregGillette; Apr 28, 2018 at 03:59 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Sterling IL.
Only issues with set I purchased was the headlight adapter bucket (some use their own stock unit and modify). The provided one caused issue with chrome trim ring (stock one under my visor asm). The light adjuster on the right was covered up by ring and the screw at the bottom needed a larger size. Since mine sits under the visor ring, so no big deal for me to modify. Others will just have to adjust headlight with ring off.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 172
Likes: 16
From: Tennessee
Greg,
Thanks for the LUX readings. That is very interesting and promising to help be seen better from the front of the Harley! Appreciate you taking the time to post your results!
Phil
Thanks for the LUX readings. That is very interesting and promising to help be seen better from the front of the Harley! Appreciate you taking the time to post your results!
Phil
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Road Master
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Wisconsin
Well I got my lights..so I figured I'd start with the passing lamps since they're supposed to install quite simple. Not here..there's a smaller metal ring that fits around the back of the OEM light when you take it out. Doesn't fit properly around the Sunpie passing lamp and prevents the outer trim ring from fitting properly when putting it back together. Pushes the light out too far and the exterior trim ring won't seat in where it's supposed to. Tried it without the interior piece, but then the lamp is loose.
Does the sound familiar? Thoughts anyone?
Does the sound familiar? Thoughts anyone?
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Here and now
Well I got my lights..so I figured I'd start with the passing lamps since they're supposed to install quite simple. Not here..there's a smaller metal ring that fits around the back of the OEM light when you take it out. Doesn't fit properly around the Sunpie passing lamp and prevents the outer trim ring from fitting properly when putting it back together. Pushes the light out too far and the exterior trim ring won't seat in where it's supposed to. Tried it without the interior piece, but then the lamp is loose.
Does the sound familiar? Thoughts anyone?
Does the sound familiar? Thoughts anyone?
Hi, our running lights are universal, and they may be thicker than your stock ones, you can cut the back little by little to make them fit, thanks
I finally got them in with the help of my very mechanically inclined girlfriend.