Drop in cinversion LED Headlight Bulbs
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I am starting to sound like a stooge or plant for Headlight Revolution and I am far from it. However, the placement and size of the LED is something they cover in their introductory presentation. A drop in bulb that does not very closely match the filament location and size of the original bulb is doomed to provide a lousy beam, if there is any beam at all. Perhaps that is why no Amazon or Ebay providers show any "after" pictures of the beam projected on a wall.
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". My question to you is, if HR doesn't sell a single drop in, or it doesn't work with your Road King (I have a RK as well), what will you go with?? "
The way I see their results, there are only two choices, for the drop in, it is the GTR Ultra Gen 3 which appears to have the beam that most closely resembles the one projected by halogen bulb, but MUCH brighter. I don't like the idea of $239 for a pair, but at least I would automatically have a spare. This bulb appeared to have a more controlled and proper beam than even the purpose designed and built sealed units. The sealed unit is a big surprise. The Vision X Chrome single at $419 (OUCH!) provided a much better beam than either the JW Speaker or Truck-lite offerings. It includes a (USELESS) halo which I wouldn't bother hooking up. Considering the price difference I would try the drop ins first. Depending on where else money has to go, I may never do anything, but if I make the jump the GTR bulbs will be what I try, even if I have to buy 2. When YOU are getting ready to decide, I urge you to view their videos and make your own evaluation, obviously, it is your money and you will have to live with your decision. As an aside, right or wrong, I ASSUME (you know what they say about that) that every reflector made for a specific halogen bulb will perform the same way with a properly engineered replacement. Filament size and placement should be to a close tolerance. In other words, whether the reflector comes from a Harley of a Honda made for THE SAME BULB, they should be consistent in beam formation. The variation would be in how much room behind the reflector there is for the LED heat sink or fan assembly.
The way I see their results, there are only two choices, for the drop in, it is the GTR Ultra Gen 3 which appears to have the beam that most closely resembles the one projected by halogen bulb, but MUCH brighter. I don't like the idea of $239 for a pair, but at least I would automatically have a spare. This bulb appeared to have a more controlled and proper beam than even the purpose designed and built sealed units. The sealed unit is a big surprise. The Vision X Chrome single at $419 (OUCH!) provided a much better beam than either the JW Speaker or Truck-lite offerings. It includes a (USELESS) halo which I wouldn't bother hooking up. Considering the price difference I would try the drop ins first. Depending on where else money has to go, I may never do anything, but if I make the jump the GTR bulbs will be what I try, even if I have to buy 2. When YOU are getting ready to decide, I urge you to view their videos and make your own evaluation, obviously, it is your money and you will have to live with your decision. As an aside, right or wrong, I ASSUME (you know what they say about that) that every reflector made for a specific halogen bulb will perform the same way with a properly engineered replacement. Filament size and placement should be to a close tolerance. In other words, whether the reflector comes from a Harley of a Honda made for THE SAME BULB, they should be consistent in beam formation. The variation would be in how much room behind the reflector there is for the LED heat sink or fan assembly.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 750
Likes: 200
From: WNY
". My question to you is, if HR doesn't sell a single drop in, or it doesn't work with your Road King (I have a RK as well), what will you go with?? "
The way I see their results, there are only two choices, for the drop in, it is the GTR Ultra Gen 3 which appears to have the beam that most closely resembles the one projected by halogen bulb, but MUCH brighter. I don't like the idea of $239 for a pair, but at least I would automatically have a spare. This bulb appeared to have a more controlled and proper beam than even the purpose designed and built sealed units. The sealed unit is a big surprise. The Vision X Chrome single at $419 (OUCH!) provided a much better beam than either the JW Speaker or Truck-lite offerings. It includes a (USELESS) halo which I wouldn't bother hooking up. Considering the price difference I would try the drop ins first. Depending on where else money has to go, I may never do anything, but if I make the jump the GTR bulbs will be what I try, even if I have to buy 2. When YOU are getting ready to decide, I urge you to view their videos and make your own evaluation, obviously, it is your money and you will have to live with your decision. As an aside, right or wrong, I ASSUME (you know what they say about that) that every reflector made for a specific halogen bulb will perform the same way with a properly engineered replacement. Filament size and placement should be to a close tolerance. In other words, whether the reflector comes from a Harley of a Honda made for THE SAME BULB, they should be consistent in beam formation. The variation would be in how much room behind the reflector there is for the LED heat sink or fan assembly.
The way I see their results, there are only two choices, for the drop in, it is the GTR Ultra Gen 3 which appears to have the beam that most closely resembles the one projected by halogen bulb, but MUCH brighter. I don't like the idea of $239 for a pair, but at least I would automatically have a spare. This bulb appeared to have a more controlled and proper beam than even the purpose designed and built sealed units. The sealed unit is a big surprise. The Vision X Chrome single at $419 (OUCH!) provided a much better beam than either the JW Speaker or Truck-lite offerings. It includes a (USELESS) halo which I wouldn't bother hooking up. Considering the price difference I would try the drop ins first. Depending on where else money has to go, I may never do anything, but if I make the jump the GTR bulbs will be what I try, even if I have to buy 2. When YOU are getting ready to decide, I urge you to view their videos and make your own evaluation, obviously, it is your money and you will have to live with your decision. As an aside, right or wrong, I ASSUME (you know what they say about that) that every reflector made for a specific halogen bulb will perform the same way with a properly engineered replacement. Filament size and placement should be to a close tolerance. In other words, whether the reflector comes from a Harley of a Honda made for THE SAME BULB, they should be consistent in beam formation. The variation would be in how much room behind the reflector there is for the LED heat sink or fan assembly.
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