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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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I have the stock driving lights on my 03 Electraglide. I have installed HID lighting and now the stock driving lights are a dull yellow in comparison, I would like to upgrade these as well. Does anyone know of a source?
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 04:55 AM
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I'm thinking about the same thing but... you might want to consider daytime visibility and take a look at your HID from the front - the perspective of left-turning cagers (the blind ones).

The HID performance is outstanding but the color temperature is very white - close to neutral in the daytime. That faded-out yellow color temp of normal old incandescents offers some contrast, albeit at reduced brilliance.

I was thinking about going ahead and sticking some brighter and whiter bulbs in the driving lights anyway though and compensating for the reduced contrast during the day by getting a pair of these in yellow from Cee Baileys - pop then on during the day and off at night.
 

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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by drykem
I have the stock driving lights on my 03 Electraglide. I have installed HID lighting and now the stock driving lights are a dull yellow in comparison, I would like to upgrade these as well. Does anyone know of a source?
Thanks.
I have the H-D halogen inserts with replaceable H3 bulb in my EG. They come with a puny 33w bulb but I replaced 'em with 55w H3s I picked up at Auto Zone. Bulbs are cheap and you can pick 'em up almost anywhere. Part # 68208-98A, Pg 643 in the '09 P&A catalog.

Got mine wired to the accessory circuit to stay on with the high beams as well.

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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 06:01 AM
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RANGERRAT HOW ABOUT A PART NUMBER ??????
for the whiter and brghter bulbs
thanks gabe
 
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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I don't know of any option that's going to get you a lot more light.

I switched to Wagner 4415A on my 07 RK. This is a true amber sealed beam. Has a greater dispersion pattern (45 degrees instead of stock 12) and the amber really gets attention - day & night. Plus, I like the way they look, even when the bike's just sitting there. Have some pics somewhere if you're interested.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 06:55 AM
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yes would like to see
thanks gabe
 
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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have 01' FLHTCI I upgraded to 08' HD headlights and driving lights. Looks great!!! easy to install.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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Bright *** Lights was coming out with a LED set for the driving lights. don't know if they are out yet, but they looked like a great option. certainly their tail light gets your attention.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 7125
RANGERRAT HOW ABOUT A PART NUMBER ??????
for the whiter and brghter bulbs
thanks gabe
I'll try Gabe but there is likely to be some variation over the years as to what came in your's stock so here's a link to Sylvania's selector page:

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...r/ProductLine/

I also found another thread on the topic (trying not to introduce any conflict but to instead offer more info for dicsussion here in this thread) https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ing-lamps.html
 

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