LED headlight
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From: Alvord, TX
LED headlight
is it worth the $$$ that they want at the dealership, or is there a better aftermarket choice? I ride a lot at night so i'm almost to a point where it's better lighting over new pipes.
I have the HD led headlight along with the led spot lights. I love em, very bright and white like the light of day plus cool looking. Parked next to a bike with a halogen 130/100 watt hi/low beam bulb, you couldn't even tell that light was on compared to the leds. The one negative it has is it is a projector beam style light which puts out a very flat beam so on sharp corners you loose some light on the inside of the corner from the bike leaning. You'll know what I mean if you've ever riden in a vehicle with projector beams. Hope this helps.
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What about in daylight. Typically LEDs don't cast light in daylight like regular bulbs do. Do you find that to be true? In other words do you loose your "I'm here" visibility in daylight with LEDs? Or would you say you have more visibility now in daylight? Just curious.
Last edited by Gliden; Nov 29, 2011 at 05:05 PM.
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If you are concerned about visibility in daylight, forget the HD LED headlight. it is invisible from any angle other than straight on.
I have the Truck-Lite LED and it is MUCH cheaper and way more visible in daylight without sacrificing lighting at night.
If you do a search on this site there is a comparison with pic's that helped me make my decision.
I have the Truck-Lite LED and it is MUCH cheaper and way more visible in daylight without sacrificing lighting at night.
If you do a search on this site there is a comparison with pic's that helped me make my decision.
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If you are concerned about visibility in daylight, forget the HD LED headlight. it is invisible from any angle other than straight on.
I have the Truck-Lite LED and it is MUCH cheaper and way more visible in daylight without sacrificing lighting at night.
If you do a search on this site there is a comparison with pic's that helped me make my decision.
I have the Truck-Lite LED and it is MUCH cheaper and way more visible in daylight without sacrificing lighting at night.
If you do a search on this site there is a comparison with pic's that helped me make my decision.
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I have the HD led headlight along with the led spot lights. I love em, very bright and white like the light of day plus cool looking. Parked next to a bike with a halogen 130/100 watt hi/low beam bulb, you couldn't even tell that light was on compared to the leds. The one negative it has is it is a projector beam style light which puts out a very flat beam so on sharp corners you loose some light on the inside of the corner from the bike leaning. You'll know what I mean if you've ever riden in a vehicle with projector beams. Hope this helps.
i have the TL. its great. i like it better than the HD because there isnt a hard line in light.
but guess what? you can see them all in the daylight because they contrast so much with natural light