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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 05:22 PM
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My 2000 Electra Glide has a Bosch H4 headlight, and the lense has yellowed with time. I started rooting around for a replacement, and was shocked to see how proud some of these manufacturers are. Even Harley wants $130 for one, and that seems like a hell of a deal. I want something better, but not several hundred dollars better. I don't have the need for something fancy. If you guys have any suggestions I'm all ears.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 05:38 PM
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I ran the trucklite phase 7 for quite a while. I really liked it and if you keep your eye out they show up in the classified sections from time to time.
 
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Clean it with alcohol.
 
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If you are going to buy a new lens or headlight then have a go at this first as you have nothing to lose.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=re...owed+headlight
 
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Glass should clean!
craigslist should have some good low mileage take offs.
Unless you're just wanting to spend money.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2019 | 05:27 AM
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If you want something cheap and easy, go to the auto parts store and get 7" sealed beam halogen. I run the Sylvania Silverstar and I think it's like $25 to $30. Pretty much any 7" round high/lo beam headlight will work.

I don't run country roads at night so I don't really need the light for me to see, I just need to be seen.
 
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I installed an E Code headlight housing with an Osram H4 bulb in my 2004 Road King many years ago. Back then (2007) the headlight reflector was $32 and bulb was $20. Link to the headlight I purchased. https://www.rallylights.com/hella-7-...h-hl79562.html
Link to E Code info. https://www.rallylights.com/vision-plus-vs-ece
 
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Originally Posted by Andy from Sandy
If you are going to buy a new lens or headlight then have a go at this first as you have nothing to lose.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=re...owed+headlight
Thanks, but I tried that on my truck without success. I finally just replaced them.
 
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Originally Posted by Hoginedgewood
Glass should clean!
craigslist should have some good low mileage take offs.
Unless you're just wanting to spend money.
Haha, it's not about the money. But $300 and up for a headlight reminds me of all the silly Jeep people and their need for a light bar.
 
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