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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 12:57 PM
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Well the eyes aren't what they used to be and I still end up riding at night quite a bit so I'm trying to decide on a better headlight. I'm sure allot of folks will recommend an LED but I just can't get past the look and have a couple of friends that complain about seeing around curves with them. I may still go that route but I'm considering the HID kit from Socalmotogear and the Cibie lens with the Osram Ralleye 70/65 bulb from Daniel Stern Lighting. Opinions in older threads are all over the place, so I'm hoping for more updated, long term opinions from those who have tried these options.

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Originally Posted by rbferg
Well the eyes aren't what they used to be and I still end up riding at night quite a bit so I'm trying to decide on a better headlight. I'm sure allot of folks will recommend an LED but I just can't get past the look and have a couple of friends that complain about seeing around curves with them. I may still go that route but I'm considering the HID kit from Socalmotogear and the Cibie lens with the Osram Ralleye 70/65 bulb from Daniel Stern Lighting.
Whoa! Save yourself a lot of time and trouble! You have a good solution right there, so just go with the Cibie and Osram.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 05:01 PM
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changed to the TL LED and I am really happy -- I have lots of light and no problem seeing around the corners in the mountains -- they just work for me.
 
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have HIDs in mine , 55 watt hi - low in my head light and 35 watt in my spots and love them , have like $50 in both sets , E BAY
 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 06:14 PM
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I just installed the HD reflector LED, I really like the look, since this lamp uses the reflector instead of the projector I am hoping the beam is alittle wider. to cold to try out yet. I like the fact that it doesn't stick out of the stock ring.
 
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I upgraded to the dual bulb in my SG and I think im going l.e.d's in the passing lamps for cleaner white light out on the sides.Headlight Upgrade-cam00073.jpg
 
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I went with the lens/upgraded bulb and it is a huge difference over stock.
 
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I just installed the HD reflector LED, I really like the look, since this lamp uses the reflector instead of the projector I am hoping the beam is alittle wider. to cold to try out yet. I like the fact that it doesn't stick out of the stock ring.
That's a good looking light, looks like a HD version of the Truck-Lite. It looks like a good compromise of form and function. I assume the light output is similar to the TL and the fact that it doesn't stick out like the TL is definitely a plus.
 
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I upgraded to the dual bulb in my SG and I think im going l.e.d's in the passing lamps for cleaner white light out on the sides.Attachment 353724
How do you like the dual bulb set-up?
 
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i installed the TL Phase 7 recently, but haven't ridden with it at night yet. If you're interested in the Harley dual bulb halogen headlight I have one for sale.
 
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