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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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Default LED Head Light Comparision JW & TL

A friend and I did a comparison of two 7" round LED headlight offerings - the JW Speaker model 8700 (aka Harley-Davidson) and the Truck-Lite LED from Custom Dynamics.

The cost is significantly different, the performance is minorly different - both blow away halogen lights. Mostly, choice will be based on personal preference.

Attached is a pdf file with the full review, with comparison pictures for your consideration.

From a couple of guys who like to ride, and thought you might be interested.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Um, yeah, I am interested but, what attachment?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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Yea looks like the attachment did not attach. here is a link to the PDF.
www.bogiesreviews.webs.com
 

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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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That was a helluva review.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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That was awesome guys!
Just what a lot of people around here have been looking for. Thanks for taking the time to do a real world comparison and write up.
I really like the output of the JW/HD unit.
Maybe Santa will read this.

Don
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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the HD unit seemed to have better cover that the other in my opinion, Great write up, thanks a bunch
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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Too cool, thanks for posting that. I've upgraded all the lights on my bike to LED's and have been considering HID for the headlights until I started noticing the comments on LED's for the headlight and passing lamps. This is the first post I've seen that's shown a good comparison between two different manufacturers and the standard halogen lights.

I have to say, I do prefer the light pattern that the JW Speaker/HD unit puts out. Naturally, it's the most expensive, but that's just the story of my life. Oh well!

Thanks again, and Ride Safe,
Steve R.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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:icon _clapclap:great review, helped in my decision
 
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Thanks for that awesome, detailed review. I like the dispersion pattern of the HD headlight. That will be the spring upgrade.

Ride safe,

Bob.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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Great job guys. Sure going to make my choice a lot easier. Thanks!!
 
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