HD Dual Bulb Headlight
Road Captain
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From: SLO Calif.
RE: HD Dual Bulb Headlight
To 05 ULTRA-
is that the 4300, 6500 or the 8000 one?
Also confirming you installed that in the 2 bulb Harley headlight?
Where did you install the ballast/transformer box?
Thanks,
Getting old also, am over it.
jb
is that the 4300, 6500 or the 8000 one?
Also confirming you installed that in the 2 bulb Harley headlight?
Where did you install the ballast/transformer box?
Thanks,
Getting old also, am over it.
jb
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,200
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From: Currently the pig country of Arkansas
RE: HD Dual Bulb Headlight
On the day I picked up my bike and started looking her over I noticed a problem.
The headlight adjustment for up/down on my '06 RK Classic was busted. The screw you turn screws into a plastic bracket which is riveted to the metal headlight housing. The rivets on my plastic bracket had given way and I only had one adjustment - aimed 6' in front of the bike. Two pop rivets later and all is well.
You might check this if you can't get the light to adjust.
Edmo
The headlight adjustment for up/down on my '06 RK Classic was busted. The screw you turn screws into a plastic bracket which is riveted to the metal headlight housing. The rivets on my plastic bracket had given way and I only had one adjustment - aimed 6' in front of the bike. Two pop rivets later and all is well.
You might check this if you can't get the light to adjust.
Edmo
ORIGINAL: speeder75
...Also seems to be pointed to low....
...Also seems to be pointed to low....
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 867
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From: Bridgewater, NJ
RE: HD Dual Bulb Headlight
Its the 4300. Thats the brightest/whitest light. And yes it the 2 bulb Harley light. Heres a couple of shots of where I mounted the ballast and transformer. One on each side of the brackets of either side of the radio. I think the hardest part of the install was snaking the power wire under the tank.
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ORIGINAL: SLORider
To 05 ULTRA-
is that the 4300, 6500 or the 8000 one?
Also confirming you installed that in the 2 bulb Harley headlight?
Where did you install the ballast/transformer box?
Thanks,
Getting old also, am over it.
jb
To 05 ULTRA-
is that the 4300, 6500 or the 8000 one?
Also confirming you installed that in the 2 bulb Harley headlight?
Where did you install the ballast/transformer box?
Thanks,
Getting old also, am over it.
jb
[IMG]local://upfiles/1197/F0771BC30F5E4C56A8D716AF09F91525.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/1197/02207E28A6C24DDABC485A1D88CFFD14.jpg[/IMG]
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 867
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From: Bridgewater, NJ
RE: HD Dual Bulb Headlight
I'd get the H11 first and see if you think you'll need the high beam. It just barely makes a small spot in the middle of the low beams patteren. Only time I use it is to power up the garage door opener now. LOL
But let us know how it works if you go for it. Never too much light I guess.[sm=smiley16.gif]
I haven't tried it yet but the stock H11 can be put in the high beams location with a little dremel work on the bulbs key. Maybe the next time I have the fairing off....
You can also replace the H11 with an H9 as per Daniel Stern
55 verses 65 watts = more light
But let us know how it works if you go for it. Never too much light I guess.[sm=smiley16.gif]
I haven't tried it yet but the stock H11 can be put in the high beams location with a little dremel work on the bulbs key. Maybe the next time I have the fairing off....
You can also replace the H11 with an H9 as per Daniel Stern
55 verses 65 watts = more light
ORIGINAL: BigTom
I bought this light too and had the same thoughts. I will be getting a HID kit for the H11 low beam and a kit for the H8 high beam and really light up the road.
I bought this light too and had the same thoughts. I will be getting a HID kit for the H11 low beam and a kit for the H8 high beam and really light up the road.
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2006
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RE: HD Dual Bulb Headlight
I presume they are the best ?? I have heard good things about Piaa also...Do you think these will help ?? Where is the best place to buy bulbs ?? I don't even know what model bulbs i need. I am very close to just putting the stock light back on. THANKS
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 867
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From: Bridgewater, NJ
RE: HD Dual Bulb Headlight
PIAA and a few (very few) others have H11s. Silverstar isn't one of them. Hers a few who do.
HOEN
Sylvania
Daniel Stern
One of the biggest down side to this new light (besides it sux) is that you can't readily find replacement bulbs. Another reason I swapped out to the HID bulb. You guys that opt to keep the stock bulb remember to get a spare if your doing any touring. You wont find them at the local auto parts store in West Bumbeldump Arkansas.
HOEN
Sylvania
Daniel Stern
One of the biggest down side to this new light (besides it sux) is that you can't readily find replacement bulbs. Another reason I swapped out to the HID bulb. You guys that opt to keep the stock bulb remember to get a spare if your doing any touring. You wont find them at the local auto parts store in West Bumbeldump Arkansas.
ORIGINAL: speeder75
I presume they are the best ?? I have heard good things about Piaa also...Do you think these will help ?? Where is the best place to buy bulbs ?? I don't even know what model bulbs i need. I am very close to just putting the stock light back on. THANKS
I presume they are the best ?? I have heard good things about Piaa also...Do you think these will help ?? Where is the best place to buy bulbs ?? I don't even know what model bulbs i need. I am very close to just putting the stock light back on. THANKS