LED Headlights
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 164
Likes: 2
From: Rural Northern CA
I put the HD LED on my Electra Glide Classic several months ago. All I can say is, "WOW!" The light is so far better than the stock light. I did not get the LED road lights, but they're on my "wish list."
I found the quality and extent of the LED headlight makes the stock road lights suplurfluous. At night, the difference between having the road lights on or off is negligable from the rider's point of view, but having them on make me more visible.
I also find that the oncoming traffic no longer flashes their brights at me when I'm on low beam.
Bottom line: If you ride at night, the LED is essential & not a luxury.
To anyone who complains about the cost, consider these facts: (1) you can see the road better (think: irregularities & debris more easily seen at a greater distance); (2) you can see the sides of the road better (think: early warning on deer); (3) It cuts through the rain (ugh!) better (think: avoid hydroplaning); and (4) It will not fail during the time you own the motorcycle (i.e., saves money in the long run). When these factors are considered, it's a "no brainer." For those of you who complain, think about that.
I found the quality and extent of the LED headlight makes the stock road lights suplurfluous. At night, the difference between having the road lights on or off is negligable from the rider's point of view, but having them on make me more visible.
I also find that the oncoming traffic no longer flashes their brights at me when I'm on low beam.
Bottom line: If you ride at night, the LED is essential & not a luxury.
To anyone who complains about the cost, consider these facts: (1) you can see the road better (think: irregularities & debris more easily seen at a greater distance); (2) you can see the sides of the road better (think: early warning on deer); (3) It cuts through the rain (ugh!) better (think: avoid hydroplaning); and (4) It will not fail during the time you own the motorcycle (i.e., saves money in the long run). When these factors are considered, it's a "no brainer." For those of you who complain, think about that.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,909
Likes: 6
From: Livingston, Texas
Not going to read all the replys.
If you have a single bulb yer gonna have to git a Bixenon HID light kit for Hi/Lo light.
HD offers a conversion so you can convert a single light kit to a dual light kit.
Then you can have one bulb for low beam and one bulb for hIgh beam.
Xenon Bargins on Ebay has some really good lights. The 6000K is the light to have.
If you have a single bulb yer gonna have to git a Bixenon HID light kit for Hi/Lo light.
HD offers a conversion so you can convert a single light kit to a dual light kit.
Then you can have one bulb for low beam and one bulb for hIgh beam.
Xenon Bargins on Ebay has some really good lights. The 6000K is the light to have.
Tourer
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 368
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, Texas
Took the easy way out. The dealership was running a special, for every $500 in accessories they gave a labor credit. It was plenty to have the lights put on, and since I didn't need it for anything else, I let them put the headlamp and auxillary lights on.
Tourer
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 368
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, Texas
The LED lights ARE a huge improvement. I am still thinking about adding a set of caliper mounted LED Motolights though for ultimate visibility. Plus I think they would look great on the bike..........
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 248
Likes: 4
From: Fort Worth, Texas
The LED lights ARE a huge improvement.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,766
Likes: 62
From: State of Confusion
Thanks for the videos guys...it's good to see 'em in action.
Are these still back ordered at most places? When I was checking last month everybody was out of stock.
Are these still back ordered at most places? When I was checking last month everybody was out of stock.
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 191
Likes: 4
From: Dallas
If ya do that go ahead and order the LED bulbs for 'em or they'll be yellow lookin, don't ask how I know