[JimP]

I have a 2000 Classic with stock headlight and want something with more range at night. From what I've come across there is an HD dual bulb HID light which has greater range than a standard halogen bulb light but the Kuryakyn Xe7R 7" HID light by Xsighting seems to have much greater range and of course is cheaper than HD. I'm thinking of going with the Kuryakyn. Anyone have any comments on best light for most ilumination distance?

[diverreb]

I tried the non-HID dual bulb from H-D, which was about $100.00, if I remember correctly. It was supposed to be significantly better than the standard bulb, according to the light pattern in the H-D catalog....

It wasn't! It was a total Rip Off. No matter how it was adjusted the standard bulb was brighter and did a better job. See if you can find someone who is happy with the HID before you spend the big bucks.

There are other options to throw more light on the road for less money. I just had a switch put in that allows me to run my high beam & spots together and if that's not enough you can add lights to the engine guards too. Just don't blind the drivers coming your way. :-)

Richie

[cowboy]

I got the HD clear with bar & shield from the 05 modles in my 03 Darn neer twince the light , I got the idaa from my bro-in-law on his 00 model HD about $100 & it just plug's in

[kenfuzed]

If you have the fixture/housing that allows for installation of a separate bulb (not sealed beam) then try a H4 halogen bulb. Since my model originally had a sealed beam, I bought a 7" fixture that was meant for a jeep which replaces the sealed beam. Installed a 90w Xenon bulb in the fixture and its pure white like a European sportscar and really lights up the road.

The halogen or xenon bulb should look like this:

[JimP]

I have compared the 7" high beam footprints as follows:

1. HD halogen headlamp 90 feet
2. HD dual bulb halogen headlamp 120 feet
3. HD dual bulb high intensity headlamp about 135 feet
All the above info from the HD catalogue.

I have decided to go with the Kuryakyn 7" HID headlamp, a team effort between Kuryakyn and XSighting Lighting with a high beam footprint of 200 feet. Of course it is also a lot less expensive.

In mid May I'm off to Myrtle and we'll see how it works!

[Ted]

Whats wrong with you people? Take your sun glasses off when you driveing at night over 100 MPH. $100.00 for a headlight bulb.I still use a candle. But I only drive 25 MPH .Some times I See them sports cars at night and it's brighter than daylight.
I buy you books and send you to school and all you want to do is eat the teacher.
Later Ole Ted.

[stevenh]

[quote=kenfuzed;18822]If you have the fixture/housing that allows for installation of a separate bulb (not sealed beam) then try a H4 halogen bulb. Since my model originally had a sealed beam, I bought a 7" fixture that was meant for a jeep which replaces the sealed beam. Installed a 90w Xenon bulb in the fixture and its pure white like a European sportscar and really lights up the road. ]

Hey Kenfuzed... did you have to modify the wiring at all, or is it the same plug style? 'Seems easy enough to find the conversion lenses. From what I've found so far the bulbs cost more than the lens.