Better Dyna Headlight
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There's a bulb upgrade listed in this forum that works very well.
Electrical and Lighting Systems - Harley Davidson Community
Electrical and Lighting Systems - Harley Davidson Community
Naff would be a derogatory term meaning not very good
in the context of this post looks naff means doesn't look good
Brian
The standard headlight on my '06 Dyna Super Glide started vibrating up and down; I could see the oscillations on the reflective road signs ahead. At first, it didn't bother me, but it became worse and worse.
It appeared that the rivets had loosened on the headlight housing, allowing this to happen. Oddly, sitting at a stop light it vibrates worse when I apply the front brake, and lessens with I release the brake.
Ironically, I find that this vibration is a safety factor, and I am reluctant to fix it...cars really notice me. I believe that one person thought I was a COP, and pulled over.
My son and I put some silicon sealant between the rivits as a, sort of "shim" and it reduced the vibration; but it is still there.
A Harley replacement part is of course, out of sight price wise...but a Kuryakyn part is more reasonable.
It is NOT keeping me from riding. Anyone had this problem???
It appeared that the rivets had loosened on the headlight housing, allowing this to happen. Oddly, sitting at a stop light it vibrates worse when I apply the front brake, and lessens with I release the brake.
Ironically, I find that this vibration is a safety factor, and I am reluctant to fix it...cars really notice me. I believe that one person thought I was a COP, and pulled over.
My son and I put some silicon sealant between the rivits as a, sort of "shim" and it reduced the vibration; but it is still there.
A Harley replacement part is of course, out of sight price wise...but a Kuryakyn part is more reasonable.
It is NOT keeping me from riding. Anyone had this problem???
Bona Fide Bob
New Member
The light on my Shovelhead did that and I drilled the rivits out and replace them with bolts.
cdn-bigfoot
Junior Member
I noticed mine as an audible vibration at lower rpm's. Now the light vibrates enough to bounce the light cast in front. It is the rivets. I will drill them out and replace them this winter. Also going with the bulb upgrade.
Has anyone found a Sylvania bulb that works?
Has anyone found a Sylvania bulb that works?
spiritwarrior
New Member
I put a chrome visor and a brighter bulb in. Big difference in night visibility and it looks a little cooler. Much cheaper than a new housing.
Thanks for all the responses (and sorry for the delay with mine).
Unfortunately, I didn't make my question very clear - I am looking for suggestions of aftermarket complete headlights to improve both the look and performance of the original unit - I think the original looks a bit too small for the bike.
Any pictures of alternatives appreciated.
Unfortunately, I didn't make my question very clear - I am looking for suggestions of aftermarket complete headlights to improve both the look and performance of the original unit - I think the original looks a bit too small for the bike.
Any pictures of alternatives appreciated.