Headlight Upgrade?
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: G-burg, Penna
Replacements?
I don't ride my bike in the dark at all. With the time change last weekend, I now ride in the dark to work. I realized first thing monday morning that my stock headlight sucks! It WAS aimed practically straight down so I re-aimed it, but it's not very bright. Is there a replacement that is just a pop-in that is brighter than the stocker? I want to see and be seen. I've got the Brightasslight LED taillight and I do drive with my driving lights on, but I would like a little more vision in the dark.
Thanks in advance!!
Thanks in advance!!
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
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BULB TYPE.................. WATTAGE................ LUMENS................ COMMENTS
9004/HB1 ......................65/45...........................1200/700................. SAE. Transverse filaments.
H9.................................. 65............................... 2100........................ ECE/SAE. Very efficient.
H11................................ 50............................... 1200........................ ECE/SAE.
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Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: eastern oklahoma
i didn't even consider the led headlight. i am using something that's about a tenth the cost and is as bright or brighter than the trucklite unit. it's the E-code headlight. it's made for the european riders and is nothing more than a glass housing rather than our chrome plated plastic reflector, and the focus is for length of beam and focus rather than our american headlights. hella and cibie are the big names when it comes to european headlights. susquehanna motorsports in fleetwood p.a. is where i got mine. it is a direct replacement for the harley headlight and they claim that it puts out 400% more light than stock. it doesn't, but it does focus the beam straight down your lane rather than splattering it all over the place like our stock ones. it doesn't splatter much light off to the right shoulder nor does it illuminate overhead signs and does not shoot a beam across to oncoming traffic. that's how they get extreme performance from a $50 headlight, and i'm using the same sylvania/osram bulb i had in my stock harley plastic housing. the E-code headlight basically focusses the light where you actually need it. be sure to google "susquehanna motorsports" and you'll get a better description than i can provide. you need the one that's for germany or france because great britain riders are riding on the wrong side of the road. the frogs and ***** ride on the right like we do here.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
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i didn't even consider the led headlight. i am using something that's about a tenth the cost and is as bright or brighter than the trucklite unit. it's the E-code headlight. it's made for the european riders and is nothing more than a glass housing rather than our chrome plated plastic reflector, and the focus is for length of beam and focus rather than our american headlights. hella and cibie are the big names when it comes to european headlights. susquehanna motorsports in fleetwood p.a. is where i got mine. it is a direct replacement for the harley headlight and they claim that it puts out 400% more light than stock. it doesn't, but it does focus the beam straight down your lane rather than splattering it all over the place like our stock ones. it doesn't splatter much light off to the right shoulder nor does it illuminate overhead signs and does not shoot a beam across to oncoming traffic. that's how they get extreme performance from a $50 headlight, and i'm using the same sylvania/osram bulb i had in my stock harley plastic housing. the E-code headlight basically focusses the light where you actually need it. be sure to google "susquehanna motorsports" and you'll get a better description than i can provide. you need the one that's for germany or france because great britain riders are riding on the wrong side of the road. the frogs and ***** ride on the right like we do here.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 811
Likes: 10
From: Oklahoma
I must agree with those who have upgraded to the HD LED Headlamp and Passing Lamps. Around $900 retail, but I believe the best money that I have spent on my Ultra Classic. ALong with the LED Tour Pack Upgrage....and the LED Tail Light....and the stereo amp....speakers....and bass ports.....and SE Tuner....and Road Zepplin Air Seat.....Ugh....
They produce an amazing amount of light that is far superior to the amount and type of light the OEM lamp makes.
They produce an amazing amount of light that is far superior to the amount and type of light the OEM lamp makes.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 547
Likes: 1
From: Old River-Winfree, Tx
I installed the LED headlight a couple weeks ago from Dennis Kirk.....it's MUCH BETTER than it was. We went to the rally in Bandera that weekend...and the night riding we did do was 'less' tense....although the deer were still there....at least I could see em. Low beam with the passing lamps was better....High Beam was like another dimension.
I'll be upgrading the passing lamps shortly.
Billy G
I'll be upgrading the passing lamps shortly.
Billy G
Last edited by BillyG0856; Apr 13, 2011 at 03:30 PM. Reason: just noticed I had a turn signal/parking light out....
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From: Joppa Md
I installed the HD LED on my bike and it does make a world of differancce. Thought i could get away with just replacing the headlamp,but i was wrong. It didn't look right with the stock passig lamps. Needless to say the passing lamps are on order and should be here soon, Can't wait to ride with the whole package. I am really impressed with the LED headlamp.
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