Driving Light Upgrade?
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Driving Light Upgrade?
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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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.
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.
Last edited by RangeRat; Jul 12, 2009 at 04:58 AM.
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Got mine wired to the accessory circuit to stay on with the high beams as well.
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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.
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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have 01' FLHTCI I upgraded to 08' HD headlights and driving lights. Looks great!!! easy to install. 
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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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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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