Why not just go with the HID bulb and ballast.
Check out:
www.twrbaggersplus.com

 

I like this but I thought it was too expensive at 45% less!:









LED Headlamp and Auxiliary Lamps



Cut through the night. Harley-DavidsonŽ LED Lamps are brighter and whiter in color and provide a superior light pattern over standard incandescent lamps. Compared to the yellow light of a traditional halogen bulb, the LED lamp produces a "Daylight Color Impression" that appears more natural to the user. Headlamps feature 2 horizontal "D" shaped lenses that focus light into a pool in front of the motorcycle, and separate high beam and low beam projector lenses that provide a focused beam of light in front. 4" LED Auxiliary Lamps feature 3 "D" shaped lenses that focus the light, and provide a matching appearance to the LED headlamps. The solid-state LEDs are designed for long life, and the shock- and vibration-resistant lamp assembly mounts into existing light housings. Installation is quick and easy, and the plug-in lamps connect to the factory headlamp wiring. No external ballast or complicated wire harness is required. The LED lamps are DOT approved for use in all 50 states. (Available September 2010.)

This product is available in multiple variations. Be sure to look for the one that fits the specific model and year of your motorcycle.

73390-10

IN-STORE PURCHASE ONLY Contact dealer for pricing and availability.

7" Lamp


Fits '94-later Touring and Trike models (except Road GlideŽ), and '94-later FL SoftailŽ models equipped with the Chrome Headlamp Nacelle Kit P/N 67907-96C. Kit includes mounting ring assembly.

MSRP US $524.95


73391-10

IN-STORE PURCHASE ONLY Contact dealer for pricing and availability.

7" Lamp


Fits '91-later FLSTC, FLSTF and FLSTN models. Does not fit models equipped with the Chrome Headlamp Nacelle Kit P/N 67907-96C.

MSRP US $494.95

 

I went with a Truck-Lite 7 LED Headlight. $299.
http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs...4057&langId=-1

DOT 50 States
I like it.

 

Watch what you are getting with the cheaper LED headlamp units, the J.W. Speaker made ones seem to the the only ones with glass lenses so far... We even had someone on the forum here that claimed to work for the company that made the Kuryakyn one, and he admitted to the (quick) yellowing of their plastic lens...

 

Looks exactly like the Kuryakyn unit.

 

Several reasons. For one, the HID lamps are still bulbs that need to be replaced, and most the HID bulbs aren't easy to find. For another, no extra ballast to worry about. For yet another, the color temperature of the light produced by this LED unit is preferable to the HID units I've seen.

The best reason though, the HD LED options tickled my fancy, and that is all the reason I need.

 

I can't speak to the plastic lens of the Truck-Lite version, but I do know the lights were designed and developed for military applications so you shouldn't have to worry too much about the quality of the product.

 

OK, time for a mini review...

Even during the day, everyone who saw them commented on how bright they are. They are impressive. If you don't want to see how bad the road you are on looks at night, these are not for you... Where the light falls, it is like daylight. That 'where the light falls' part is important, though. The stock headlamp on the FLHR does a great job getting light to a huge area, even if it isn't as bright as the LED headlamp. The LED headlamp gets a little better spread than the HID unit, but it is pretty directional. The high beam is an impressive spear of light, getting out a long way ahead of you. The sides of the road are not lit as well as the stock reflector does it, though. The low beam (with the passing lamps on, I always have them on...) on the LED gets great coverage side to side as well as out front, with incredible brightness. No car, truck, van or semi I was near on the highway tonight (or rural highway after that) had anywhere near the coverage or brightness I did.

My conclusion so far; the low beam on the LED wins over stock hands down. Better, brighter coverage of the same area. The high beam part I'm reserving judgement on until I get used to it a little (I've gotten very used to the stock Road King headlamps as this has been my model of choice since 1994). It isn't that the side of the road doesn't get lit, it just doesn't get lit as widely with the LED high beam. Overall, I am feeling this was a good upgrade at this point.

 

I wonder, since the LEDs consume less watts and amps, if the spot lights can be wired to stay on with both the low beam and high beam without overloading the electrical system? If so, the spots could be aimed to fill the high beam void along the sides of the lane.

Ride safe,

Bob.

 

Exactly what I was thinking. I think it would work out real well.