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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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I turn mine off at night when behind another driver, and would expect the same from them, be it a bike or cage. As far as expense of replacing, you do know you can just replace the bulb for under $5. Simple process, slice the rubber where it attaches to the glass and peel the adhesive away, replace bulb. I use electrical tape to reattach, you could use silicone if worried about a leak. Dealers tell you you have to replace the whole lamp for $$$.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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Off for lack of traffic or in formations.
'05 Heritage uses the 27watt sealed beams. Danged if I was gonna pay $47 to Harley or $36 to the Otto parts. Found 37watt Par 36 on Fleabay, 5 in a box for $30.00 - they even have a more useful light, at 30 degree spread, than the stockers, and light up the night around you instead of just narrow spots in front.
That is a regular sale, BTW.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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always and with high beam modulator during the day
 

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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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Always on.

And I like it when I see them coming at me, very distinctive. It means somebody cool like me is coming my way as opposed to those less fortunate in taste and sophistication
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 07:19 AM
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I hate those damn headlight modulators. I keep thinking there's a cop up ahead.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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Always on! I have had road kings coming at me from the opposite direction and although they stand out they are not obnoxiously bright.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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Always on. Anything I can do to make myself more noticeable to cages and other oncoming traffic is a good thing.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Quadancer
I hate those damn headlight modulators. I keep thinking there's a cop up ahead.

don't be hatin
 
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