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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 03:52 PM
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I've had them in my old '91 FLHS for years; no problem. Suckers are BRIGHT which is what I like to avoid getting flattened by a cager. I did need to upgrade the light circuit breakers from 15amp to 20amp as they were tripping off.

Also rewired my spot lamps when I put halogens in them with their own in line fuse and by passed the stock light circuit breaker but well worth the hassle.

The new bikes have plenty of charging power and I may bump up the light circuit breaker a tad to cover the extra amps.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by RANGER73
I'd be leery of putting halogen bulbs of 50/55 watts into my plastic lens signal housings.
I agree, simple answer is to go with LEDs, use a lot less energy last a lot longer, and are brighter.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 04:49 PM
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Maybe true about lasting longer but most I've seen are no way as bright as halogens.
 
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