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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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I've got an '06 SG with the stock headlight right now. Riding at night is tough since it doesn't offer a whole lot of light.

HD offers a "black LED headlight" as an upgrade. Anyone running this and like it? Is there another light that is as good or better for cheaper?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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I have the clear led and once its aimed it works great i love it can see a lot farter.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Search on Truck Light this forum. They make a black looking LED headlight that puts out a ton more light than the stock rig. Well made, and throw a wide, bright light that makes driving at night much less stressful. Think it is called the Phase 7 for the latest offering.

It is simple plug and play, but sticks out just a bit more than the stock light. I put on a Frenched bezel to make it look better.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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I run a HID from Custom Dynamics. It is a bright & dim with one bulb. Super bright and I can see way farther with it.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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I did this upgrade, best $25 bucks I spent on lighting to date!

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...e-upgrade.html
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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35w HID in harleys dual element bulb

55w HID on
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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Get an Osram 80/100 watt bulb.
Quite good....and an improvement over the stocker.
 
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Originally Posted by CHILLLS
35w HID in harleys dual element bulb

55w HID on
I dont remember if i asked you or not CHILLS but do you have to switch out the headlight housing? Or will the HID bulbs from DDM fit in the stock housing?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by FLHXRIDER88
I dont remember if i asked you or not CHILLS but do you have to switch out the headlight housing? Or will the HID bulbs from DDM fit in the stock housing?
i changed mine out to the dual harley light & put HIDs in it.
but they make HIDs for the sock housing too.
you can see it in this pic.
 

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