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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by baggerpaul, Apr 7, 2013.

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  1. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    I didn't know they could be so costly. But you definitely got a good deal. For the life of me, I can't understand why a light would be over $500. Oughta be able to see into the next county for that LOL.
    joshbob, Apr 10, 2013
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  4. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    I do a lot of night riding & that headlight made a big difference out here in the back roads ,I also swap my spots over the that style wow they really lite up the road ,& helped cut through the fog we get at times
    cowboy, Apr 10, 2013
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  5. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I agree Josh besides for that price you could put a beam on Mars from here. :D
    FLHTbiker, Apr 10, 2013
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  6. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Well for one thing you're buying new tech when you get the LED lamps
    and there is more than a single filament h4 bulb in the unit.

    As we age the light receptors in our eyes decrease in ability to
    see at night, so we need all the advantage we can get, for me
    I'd rather drop $500 + on the LED than a new chrome exhaust
    or some doo dad that does nothing to improve the bike because
    it makes it safer for me to ride.

    We do a lot of night riding here in FL, and during the day the LED's
    on High beam are very visible. So all those old farts from Lawng Ahaland Nooo Yawk
    can see us riding while they pilot those old buicks down the two lanes, bloo hair an all

    That bulb is a big improvement over the sealed beam Josh, the technology is in the
    reflector and it's ability to focus the light in a better pattern.
    hotroadking, Apr 10, 2013
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  7. Fatboy128

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    Thats the one I took off my '05 Fatboy for the LED Trucker Light (Kuryakyn) one.
    Fatboy128, Apr 10, 2013
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  8. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep it's good, LED is better...
    hotroadking, Apr 10, 2013
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  9. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yea and at night those lights are blinding the rider in front of you through the mirrors. I know been there and been blinded.
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  10. Fatboy128

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    You know the worst car to be near is a Buick with a AAA decal on the bumper!
    Fatboy128, Apr 10, 2013
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  11. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    an noo yawk plates... LOL or MI.....

    Can't ever see the drivers head, just a set of knuckles on the steering wheel.


    Actually on my LED's I get flashed very few times, it's all in the proper setup
    and alignment..
    hotroadking, Apr 10, 2013
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  12. charlie46

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    Yeah, but $550? Don't you think that's a bit overpriced? I could get two new Avons, installed, and three nights at motel 6 for less :D. Oh, well, to each his own. I like the old tech soft spotlight effect of the sealed beams.
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  14. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    See one deer, miss it, live to ride another day
    what's that worth.
    hotroadking, Apr 10, 2013
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  15. FLHTbiker

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    I see deer fine with the stock headlight but I wired my spots to stay on when the high beam is on. Works good. :D
    FLHTbiker, Apr 10, 2013
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    Here we go again... [​IMG] :D
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  17. baggerpaul

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    well down here its the dam hogs they are biiiiiig. them bastards like oranges go shooting all the time in the groves farmers thank ya for it . aint nothing to have the dogs sniff down a three hundred pounder . hit that with your bagger on us 27 doing 80 it will kill ya !
    baggerpaul, Apr 10, 2013
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  18. hotroadking

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    yep all kinds of critters the LED has a big ol flat wide beam
    but that one Paul got is better than a sealed beam...
    hotroadking, Apr 10, 2013
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    I remember one night a long time ago when I was is southern Florida traveling west to east. Lots of bug clusters. The road was swamp on both sides and there were snakes & frogs all over it. I slowed down and ran over a bunch of 'em. I wasn't about to stop!
    joshbob, Apr 11, 2013
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  20. Sir Rat

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    Actually my Daymaker from Surdyke was $424 + shipping, and my bike came stock with that Halogen light, and at night I had a hard time seeing the holes in the road (we get alot of em over here). I can see just fine now and I would have paid double that if needed. I wouldn't want to put a price on mine or my passengers saftey. About the only problem I have with the LED is now I am spoiled. I will never be able to comfortably run a factory light again...maybe a HID set up...I don't know. Never had one so I can't compare it to the LED. I only have the Headlamp..I'm still running factory spots, I don't know how much difference there would be if I added the LED spots, and also I think I would like to hold something in reserve in case my night vision gets worse I can always add the spots later.

    Aloha....Mike
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    I recently installed a trucklite led headlamp, and the difference is huge. Low has a very wide spread, and highbeam adds a bright spot right in the middle way up ahead. I have a nice aftermarket headlamp on my shovelhead, but high doesn't come close to the led.beam. Have'nt had a high beam flashed at me yet. Whether is a halogen, hid,led or whatever, buy the best light you can afford. Ride safe.
    jammerj, Apr 11, 2013
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