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Can't see at night

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by tacotruck, Jul 21, 2008.

  1. tacotruck

    tacotruck New Member

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    With my high beams I see great, with the lows I can't see much. Sould I replace the headlamp, or just the bulb? My bike is just a month old!
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    koondawg2004 New Member

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    Harley sells a high intensity bulb you might want to try that before replacing the whole fixture. I know mine is bright as hell!
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    HD's newest bulb is very good on high, low beam- its ok

    What bike?

    If you don't have passing/fog lamps add them, they help on low with a wide pattern light.

    Kuryakyn offers a HID replacement system.

    Aftermarket bulbs that work best are Sylvania Silverstars, at wal-mart or auto parts stores for $19 each, H4 is the older bulb style, you need to check your bulb housing and see what style bulb is in it.
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    he said he has a 08 night train sound's to me to be out of adjustment
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Gheez you expect me to read the bio? LOL

    You have a single headlight, so it does put out less light.

    The new HD housing works very well,

    Adjust it down a bit and see how it helps,

    If not HID from HD or Kuryakyn can help (expensive)

    Or add an engine guard and the fog lamps that mount on them, or Kuryakyn Silver Bullet lights, they can bolt to the forks or frame and add some low beam help.
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    :roflmao: HRK If his low beam is not to bright & high is good to see with , I think he should bring up the low beam , level ground about 30 ft from a wall/ garage door , hit low beam just below half way up & adjust from there
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Sure try that first while sitting on the bike, as it will change, at least mine does when I sit down...

    The low beam on the new HD bulb is good but the high beam is very good, bud has it in his 07 Ultra, super bright on high way more than the low beam meaning the high is so good it can make the low look dim.
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    my low has never been good, all depends on how good you can actually see, and how much street light is actually displacing your light, I see fine on dark streets but, on lit streets it's harder to see my head light.
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    I replaced my bulb, went to pep boys and bought a set of higher wattage for a cage cheaper than Harley and you'll have an extra for future. Just take the existing one out, and go match it up...
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    i have a setup on my 1983 it takes 55 watts to light it up .but shines at a 100 watts i was told it was illegal but wtf i can see lol

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