10 Greatest Accent Lights for the Harley-Davidson

1. Multi-Color Lights

You are certainly going to get noticed riding a bike that changes into all the colors of the rainbow. This special feature will fade into different colors in a matter of seconds (or longer if you prefer). So if you are the type of person who gets bored by one color (or who likes multiple colors) this is the perfect option. 

2. Single Color Lights

This option is for those who are fine with a single color, or maybe have a favorite color they prefer to show. The same colors that come with the multi option are available in singles. You can choose between a hot red, cool blue, mellow yellow, toxic green, etc. 

3. Windshield Lights

There are plenty of light options out there for your windshield: you can add a strip that runs along the fairing, a strip to the sides (for an all-around glow), or even neon lights added right in the center of the windshield. There are plenty of neon design choices for your windshield, like a skull, Harley logo or even the Reaper (as seen above). For more windshield light ideas, check out Bryan Wood's 9 Great Illuminated Windshields. 

4. Ghost Shadow Laser Lights

You have probably seen these lights for cars, but you can also add them to your Harley. Under the bags is a great spot to keep the road behind you marked with the Harley-Davidson logo. Keep in mind that these "ghost shadow" lasers not only come in the H-D logo but in other types of design as well. 

5. Remote/Phone Controlled Lights

With these types of lights, both remote and phone will allow you to control the lights, but if you wish to have more options, you might want to go with XKGlow app-controlled lights. The XKchrome light kit will allow you to sync the lights with music, modify the light pattern, control multiple sections, and even take colors/lights from your environment. 

6. Functional Lights

Headlights, brake lights, and even your gauges are functional lights that you can improve on. If your only concern is being noticed, then the headlights and brake lights are your targets. If you want something more flashy, change the gauge light colors. Note, that for the odometers, you can go with one color, but the dual lights make it unique. 

7. Small Budget Lights

There are a plethora of light options available, but you don't have to modify your bike so that it can be spotted from outer space. A few lights here and there can still give it the same effect. Sometimes less is more, and later on, you can decide if you want to go even further. Again, you have many areas to add lights to, but if you have a starter kit, you won't have plenty of lights. So the best thing to do is add it to an area that will make your bike pop out and pull attention. 

8. Big Budget Lights

You started with a smaller budget and loved the lights on your bike, so you decided on adding more. These lights can be a combination of many things. It can be even more single color lights added to more areas, it can be multi-colors controlled by your phone, or it can be with ghost shadow lasers attached. If the owner wants to go all out, then lasers are the lights of choice, as they can be seen from outer space. 

9. Ground Effect Lights

Similar to the ghost shadow lasers, these will illuminate the road underneath the bike. The only difference, of course, is that it will be a solid light and not a design on the ground. These lights can be added to the lower frame rail to give it that ground effect look you are searching for. 

10. Accessory Lights

The skull horn with lighted eyes on this one is going to intimidate all those around you. With these on your Harley, your bike will look just as badass as you do. Just like all the light options provided before, these come in many different colors. You can go with the red shown above, or a frosty blue if you prefer. Another area you can add lights to are the floorboards. Harley-Davidson.com features many colors for you to choose from. 

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