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Brighter HeadlightsElectrical and Lighting Systems |
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Tip Tools | Display Modes |
Published by
glider
(Community Liaison)
Published date: Oct 20th, 2007 |
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Start The Engine
Ride: 2006 streetglide
Join Date: Mar 16th, 2008
Posts: 32
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Re: Brighter Headlights
any adverse effects on the charging system? versus the original 55/60.
thanks. |
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Community Liaison
Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007
Posts: 20,467
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Re: Brighter Headlights
Been running this bulb for quite a while now. The draw isn't that much more to be a problem.
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Community Star
Ride: 1995 FLHTC
Join Date: Oct 14th, 2007
Location: Ontario
Posts: 743
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Re: Brighter Headlights
We had this discussion last year.
Brighter Head Lights - Harley Davidson Community I believe the end result was that if you had an older bike, a relay was recommened. Glider dont you have a newer bike , therefore you can get away with just a bulb and reflector change. I am not comfortable with running 8 amps for extended time thru existing wires.
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Community Liaison
Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007
Posts: 20,467
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Re: Brighter Headlights
Yes, I have an 07 but have a bud that has a 90 FLH running this bulb too with no problems.
I used the same reflector which is the new style and so far no problems with heat either. I check it once in a while just to be sure there's no adverse effects from the bigger bulb. A relay will never hurt in any case. |
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Contributor$
Ride: 2007 softail fxst
Join Date: Sep 12th, 2007
Location: Washington
Posts: 1,111
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Re: Brighter Headlights
I put the one Glider suggested in and Waaayy!! Better.
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Contributor$
Ride: 2004 fatboy
Join Date: Feb 18th, 2009
Posts: 104
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Re: Brighter Headlights
Hi, Small town and smaller knowledge here. Can you explain the reflector I will need for the older bulb and what I need to purchase? As always thanks for the help.
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Contributor$
Ride: 2006 Ultra Classic
Join Date: Feb 13th, 2009
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Posts: 79
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Re: Brighter Headlights
I just installed one of these bulbs and there was an extra metal tab that I had to remove in order to install it. Is this normal?
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Community Liaison
Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007
Posts: 20,467
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Re: Brighter Headlights
There was someone else here that had to do the same thing. Wonder why that is, I never had to do it on mine.
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Contributor$
Ride: 2009 road king classic
Join Date: Jan 11th, 2009
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 48
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Re: Brighter Headlights
I just installed one of those bulbs and had to trim the little tab myself (sheet metal snips). Great improvement and no ill effects yet in less than 3 weeks use with limited high beam on. '09 RKC. Sorry about double post I'm learnin'.
Last edited by billyd1; Mar 23rd, 2009 at 06:02 PM. Reason: double post apology |
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