Daymaker v. Reflector LED Headlamp
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 496
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From: Plainview, NY
Great review and I second it all. PPL say if you don't ride at night, it's a waste of money and I absolutely disagree. 90% of my riding is daylight and when I see Daymakers coming towards me or behind me when I'm driving my car---I CAN SEE THEM from so far away. It catches my attention and I know they're there. So, I luv them for the additional visibility in the daylight. I do notice the slight dip---I don't have aux lights, but I'm okay because none of my driving is on pitch dark roads where I'm riding for hours and making countles 90 degree turns.
It's good to see someone else who feels the money was worth it. We pay so much money to look good....I know I've spent thousands on stuff that just looks pretty...so, I didn't mind spending that little bit on safety
It's good to see someone else who feels the money was worth it. We pay so much money to look good....I know I've spent thousands on stuff that just looks pretty...so, I didn't mind spending that little bit on safety
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,739
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From: Fayetteville, NC
well broke down and decided to buy a set of the daymakers , they have 2 bulbs and the lights on the sides of the main lights , they are the new style , was out tonight and they do pretty good , think I still have to play with the adjustment , still do not think they are worth $35,000 but my dealer had a sale going and got a free Tri Glide with them
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,739
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From: Fayetteville, NC
Come on, Phase 7 is a great light but it has been on the market for 3 years now! No way its a newest technology.
Truck light DOES NOT make Daymaker Reflector for Harley.
There are MANY differences between TL and Daymaker Reflector mainly there are only two LEDs in TL and 7 (SEVEN) LEDs in Daymaker Reflector.
Being the NEWEST light on the market, Daymaker Reflector is definitely the brightest one, just because LEDs are getting more advanced every day. Modern LEDs are capable to emit 200 lumens per watt now!
Triple performance compared to 3 years ago!
Truck light DOES NOT make Daymaker Reflector for Harley.
There are MANY differences between TL and Daymaker Reflector mainly there are only two LEDs in TL and 7 (SEVEN) LEDs in Daymaker Reflector.
Being the NEWEST light on the market, Daymaker Reflector is definitely the brightest one, just because LEDs are getting more advanced every day. Modern LEDs are capable to emit 200 lumens per watt now!
Triple performance compared to 3 years ago!
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 975
Likes: 14
From: Bayville, NJ
I think the Daymakers are the best mod I did to my bike. They were pricey, but well worth it in my opinion. I did the passing lights and headlight and they throw off some serious light even during the day.
Banned
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 11,232
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From: Socialist Republic of the USA
I have a mix between the 2 bikes. Got the TL 7" and Kury passing lamps on the Road King. Just awesome IMO. Put the Daymaker on the Road Glide and lights up very well, maybe just not quite as much to the side of the road as with the Road King combination.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 123
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From: Prague, Czech Republic
I love my Reflector too, but it does not look like Truck lite at all. As I said, there are more differences than similarities. What there is in common is a reflector principle itself) Everything else is different. Form factor, ECE compliance, power draw, number go LEDs, shape of reflector, etc...
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 124
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From: Tremonton, Utah
Well YZ what you think?
YZERNIE Just Curious
ON how you like them after a good night ride.
Thx
Oilsmoke
13SG with dayrings by Custom Dynamics
ON how you like them after a good night ride.
Thx
Oilsmoke
13SG with dayrings by Custom Dynamics
Below are a couple pics, one of the HD Daymaker Reflector and one of the Truck Lite Phase 7. A couple notable differences with the HD Reflector is the "Reflector" portion of the HD light has many more 'sections' to it both vertical and horizontal. Also, it has chromed internal cross piece and the inside circular edges vs the Truck Lite flat gray or black. In theory and based on the design of the "Reflector", the HD light shoud produce a better spread of light.
The Daymaker Reflectors will be here today and I'll get them installed. Don't think I can do a night ride tonight but will for sure sometime this weekend.
The Daymaker Reflectors will be here today and I'll get them installed. Don't think I can do a night ride tonight but will for sure sometime this weekend.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 399
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From: C-bus