Head Light Help --- Can't See !! To Dim
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I got a 07 Street Glide and have added the spot lights and still can't see. The spots at Halgon like the main beam is. The entire system is way to dim for me. It seems like on dim the beam only projects about 40-60 feet. It maybe more but it sure doesn't seem like it. I need more LIGHT. I know the new HID bulbs are brighter but they are 500.00 bucks. Any help out there and anyone else having the same problem. I have a Honda Goldwing 02 model and with running lights and the beam is brigher. It seems like the spots are not doing the job. I have adjusted them all around and it seems nothing works ....... HELP ....... in the dark here in GA.
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ORIGINAL: Canedog
I have a Honda Goldwing 02 model and with running lights and the beam is brigher.
I have a Honda Goldwing 02 model and with running lights and the beam is brigher.
Seems you've tried all the adjustments possible.......that's weird. However, you can't compare a Wings headlights with those of a Harley.
The Goldwings' Headlights are powerful enough to start a forest fire....
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RE: Head Light Help --- Can't See !! To Dim
I'm sorryI can give you any technicial advice but I've had an 05 Goldwing with running lights too ... now I have an 07 Electra Glide Classic and the difference is minimal. While I won't argue the Goldwing's lights are brighter, the Harley's lights don't leave me in the dark by any means. Something is possible wrong with your setup. Hopefully someone whose dealt with this issue can give youguidance.
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RE: Head Light Help --- Can't See !! To Dim
Do the high beam/spot light modification where both stay on at the same time and ride with the high beam, that's what I had to do to mine to be comfortable at night. Of course you need to dim it for oncoming traffic 
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RE: Head Light Help --- Can't See !! To Dim
ORIGINAL: Canedog
I got a 07 Street Glide and have added the spot lights and still can't see. The spots at Halgon like the main beam is. The entire system is way to dim for me. It seems like on dim the beam only projects about 40-60 feet. It maybe more but it sure doesn't seem like it. I need more LIGHT. I know the new HID bulbs are brighter but they are 500.00 bucks. Any help out there and anyone else having the same problem. I have a Honda Goldwing 02 model and with running lights and the beam is brigher. It seems like the spots are not doing the job. I have adjusted them all around and it seems nothing works ....... HELP ....... in the dark here in GA.
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I got a 07 Street Glide and have added the spot lights and still can't see. The spots at Halgon like the main beam is. The entire system is way to dim for me. It seems like on dim the beam only projects about 40-60 feet. It maybe more but it sure doesn't seem like it. I need more LIGHT. I know the new HID bulbs are brighter but they are 500.00 bucks. Any help out there and anyone else having the same problem. I have a Honda Goldwing 02 model and with running lights and the beam is brigher. It seems like the spots are not doing the job. I have adjusted them all around and it seems nothing works ....... HELP ....... in the dark here in GA.
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There is all kinds of replacement bulbs that you can buy http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup...3-9EF69F083707
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RE: Head Light Help --- Can't See !! To Dim
One of the first accessories added to my '04 EG were the Harley fog lamps which use 55W bulbs. Here's a link:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
I live in Roswell, GA and ride often at night in N. GA and have found the stock headlamp, passing lamps, and fog lamps provide plenty of light, and they are very useful in the suburban/urban traffic around here during daylight hours as well for cagers to see me.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
I live in Roswell, GA and ride often at night in N. GA and have found the stock headlamp, passing lamps, and fog lamps provide plenty of light, and they are very useful in the suburban/urban traffic around here during daylight hours as well for cagers to see me.
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RE: Head Light Help --- Can't See !! To Dim
ORIGINAL: dawg
Do the high beam/spot light modification where both stay on at the same time and ride with the high beam, that's what I had to do to mine to be comfortable at night. Of course you need to dim it for oncoming traffic
Do the high beam/spot light modification where both stay on at the same time and ride with the high beam, that's what I had to do to mine to be comfortable at night. Of course you need to dim it for oncoming traffic
Be careful if you add higher wattage bulbs, things (light housings)can start to melt if you go too much, not to count the load on your electical system.
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RE: Head Light Help --- Can't See !! To Dim
its easy...been awhile, bear with me...take the lower fairing off that holds the switches....clip the orange wire on the spot switch and run it over to the red wire on the acc switch(just T into it)....somebody correct me but i believe thats how it goes...hardest part is takin the ignition switch off
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