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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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anyone have any experince with part#73244-09?am trying to get better light and was given this # but have heard it is for left hand traffic so am going to the experts thanks
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Before you buy anything, check the aim. Once I re-aimed mine it was like a whole new world opened up at night.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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The only dissatisfaction I have with my RG Ultra is the headlights. They SUCK!
My son rides a RG also, and he has changed bulbs in his to xenon (I think). He says that they still suck.
What have other RG riders done to overcome this? (I have tried adjusting the aim, and have even had it back to the dealer for adjustment... nothing helps)
I rode an Ultra Classic until this past December. I'd give anything to have those lights back!
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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I have a RG and went to HID's with the slim ballast. They are easy to wire and fit inside the fairing, paid $70 (hear some kit may even be a little cheaper) and they are a lot brighter than the previous bulbs that I paid $80 for the pair, and completely outshine the OEM bulbs.....
 
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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I didn't want to create a new thread for this (yet), but has anyone ever taken the "lens" off of the headlight bezel? I know it won't help MUCH to clean them, but one side of mine is duller than the other. It looks like they will pop out if you release the wide tab at the top.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by dbell66253
I have a RG and went to HID's with the slim ballast. They are easy to wire and fit inside the fairing, paid $70 (hear some kit may even be a little cheaper) and they are a lot brighter than the previous bulbs that I paid $80 for the pair, and completely outshine the OEM bulbs.....
Where did you get your HID's from? Are they high/low or single?
 
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