I'm trying to decide on a lighting upgrade on my 2018 Road King. I originally wanted the factory projector beam Daymakers but since I need the headlight and aux lights, we're talking a small fortune. Basically, here is what I'm looking for. Most important to me is quality-- I don't want to compromise on this. Are any of the aftermarket units on par with the H-D Daymakers? Next most important thing is direct plug and play. Last, the light output. I want a good pattern, color, etc.

I don't want to spend the money on a "cheaper" alternative and find out I'm unhappy with them. If I would be better off just saving for longer to get the Daymakers, I'd do that. But, if there are legitimate alternatives for half the price, why not go with those?

So, whatcha got??

 

https://www.visionxusa.com/shop/7-vx...led-headlight/

 

https://www.eaglelites.com/collectio...roduct-reviews

I have no experience with their "daymaker" version lights but I am running their "truck-lite" reflector lights on my 72 Chevy truck and love them.

 

I bought some LED lights for all three holes on amazon. Cost me a fraction of what the Harley lights would cost. They came with mating plug, so install was easy and wow what a difference. The only issue I had with my model Road King was that I had to take out the headlight pan and trim a bit to get the light cooling fins to fit through. I compared the lights to Harley brand on my friend's bike and my impression were that they were just as bright and had no dead spots. I had them on my Road King for about a year with no issues - sold bike. When you do all three holes you have a lighting system that is amazing. GOOD luck.

 

+1 on that

 

Dug up info on my passing lights - could not find head light I ordered:




Plug and play for me...Worked great with no dead spots. I cannot locate the main headlight I bought but you can look at comments on Amazon and probably do just fine.

Here are some Amazon choices:





I did not need the adapter ring with mine but seems like I did need the adapter cable for electrical hookup on headlight...Passing lights came with plugs on and were plug and play.

 

Sunpie for me. You can get them on Amazon. On my 2014 RK I needed an adapter for the headlamp to plug in. I don't know about an 18 but it may bear looking into as cutting the factory harness was not going to happen for me.

Here is the adapter I got but I now believe you can get them on EBAY for much less.

http://innovativewiring.com/?page_id=4464

You may need the H8/11 lo and high beam to H4. Scan down the page about 3/4 of the way.

I hope this helps.

 

Great information so far, thanks guys.

 

Hogworkz,great lights and way cheaper than moco lights.Happy with mine had em for over a year.

 

Me too... plug and play for the OP's bike... unlike some others.