Kuryakyn LED Headlight?
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,326
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From: scurry, TX
Greetings Tx-Skydiver.
Good question - I have looked at and considered getting one on my bike.
I tried to grab one of our R&D guys who I know has recently had this question asked of them. I was unsuccessful. So, from memory (remember... old brain cells) here is what I think I know I the subject:
Generally, it will depend on how your device modulates the headlight. It may work. Here's the problem, without testing, if it works, we can't tell you for how long it may work.
Since the LED headlight is electronic, there may be some issue with the affect of the modulating device on the circuitry and the long term performance of the headlight and / or the modulator. I know "maybe" isn't a very good answer.
Do you have an issue with telling me the make / model of the device? If we're lucky, our Tech Support people have already dealt with this in the past.
At the same time, you might also contact that manufacturer and ask them the same question. They may have already done the testing and might have the answer waiting for you. If they don't, they may welcome your question because you wont' be the last one to ask.
Good question - I have looked at and considered getting one on my bike.
I tried to grab one of our R&D guys who I know has recently had this question asked of them. I was unsuccessful. So, from memory (remember... old brain cells) here is what I think I know I the subject:
Generally, it will depend on how your device modulates the headlight. It may work. Here's the problem, without testing, if it works, we can't tell you for how long it may work.
Since the LED headlight is electronic, there may be some issue with the affect of the modulating device on the circuitry and the long term performance of the headlight and / or the modulator. I know "maybe" isn't a very good answer.
Do you have an issue with telling me the make / model of the device? If we're lucky, our Tech Support people have already dealt with this in the past.
At the same time, you might also contact that manufacturer and ask them the same question. They may have already done the testing and might have the answer waiting for you. If they don't, they may welcome your question because you wont' be the last one to ask.
That said - I'd be more than happy to test for you. Just send me a set of lights. ;-)
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 182
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From: Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
I don't think it would be a too hard job to manufacture a modulator into the electronics of the LED light. It would be up to the buyer to flip the switch to turn the modulator on or off.
Banned
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,259
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From: NW NC
You just made me sorry I opened this thread!!!! Think I paid $40.00 for my last headlight....
Novice
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 24
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From: Nebraska
Thanks Light guy for all the info- just wondering if the Custom Dynamics (ttp://www.customdynamics.com/high_intensity_led_headlamp.htm )LED headlight and passing lamps are the same as the Kuryakyn, or are they manufactured by some one else?
also, what about the poly lense yellowing ? any issues there?
I've already decided this is going to be my next upgrade, and I'm sure there will be more options soon
TIA
joe
also, what about the poly lense yellowing ? any issues there?
I've already decided this is going to be my next upgrade, and I'm sure there will be more options soon
TIA
joe
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Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,832
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From: Rockland County, NY
Not only is Custom Dynamics the same as Kuryakyn but they use the same two photos in their photo display.High Intensity Plus 7 LED Headlamp
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the company i bought my hella E-code headlamp from is susquehanna motorsports in fleetwood, pennsylvania. daniel stern lighting has the same stuff along with cibie, the french company also E-code headlights, but they're about twice the money as susquehanna. for the roadglide guy, if your stock headlight is the 5-3/4" round, they also carry that size. the stock harley pigtail where it plugs into the back of the headlight is a pain in the butt. i went to napa auto parts and got a good connector to replace the harley part. the napa item is made of bakelite which is also used to make distributor caps for cars. it's not the cheezy soft plastic like harley uses. another reason i chose to replace the connector where it plugs into the three prongs of the headlight is because i had to use miniature screwdrivers to get each of the three prongs to release from the stock plug. imagine trying to change out a headlight bulb in resume speed, iowa in an auto zone parking lot with that setup. the napa part plugs in just right and holds tight, but allows you to unplug it without all the monkey motion that the harley plug gives you. three solder joints with heat shrink tube, the joints staggered of course, and voila, no worries with changing a bulb. the harley pigtail/connector seems to be a soft nylon type of plastic to me, and the bakelite socket is far better quality. i hope this information is something someone can use.