LED Headlights - Facts & Opinion
#131
I think likely the reason the manufactures don't talk about daytime brightness, because people don't typically associate daytime with needing headlights.
keep in mind that 90% of the headlights you guys are talking about are designed for industry use, and also fit motorcycles. The industrial use of these lights don't care about daytime visibility, as the vehicles they are going on are freaking huge AND typically have the headlights off during the day!
I don't think it's that they figure it's sub-par, and don't want to advertise that, but rather just an oversite
keep in mind that 90% of the headlights you guys are talking about are designed for industry use, and also fit motorcycles. The industrial use of these lights don't care about daytime visibility, as the vehicles they are going on are freaking huge AND typically have the headlights off during the day!
I don't think it's that they figure it's sub-par, and don't want to advertise that, but rather just an oversite
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#134
So this sounds like the best Plan. I've had My bike 3 weeks and I'm so disappointed in the light. The sales man when I bought her from made such a big deal about the "Daymaker" " People are spending $600.00 to up grade" He said. Many of you are talking about Dealer flashes, $500.00 new bulbs, etc. I bought a new bike to not have to fix things. Had I known I would have pulled the headlight assy from My Road King. That light was great.
So. this Cree $79.00, is it all I need? Plugs right in? Big Halo like My road King had? Not too many amps for the elec system? Where did You Buy it from?
Thanks Steve
So. this Cree $79.00, is it all I need? Plugs right in? Big Halo like My road King had? Not too many amps for the elec system? Where did You Buy it from?
Thanks Steve
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#137
Cree LED vs DAYMAKER
There is ALOT of info out there. Most havent seen the Sirius Cree LED's. I have them on my SGS, Batman too. I have noticed some interference with the FM radio, It doesnt bother me as I have pandora and usb music. Just know that there are some on this forum who say that LED bulbs are very directional. This is not the case for these. The stock reflective housing on the Rushmore's make the Cree's AMAZING. A nice pattern everywhere. I see everything on the road.
#138
Also. A side note. Notice how I am more on the side of the Softail? Thats because the LED's off my bike were blinding the shot. I turned the Softail towards me, and aimed more towards the softail just a little so it was a better comparison. There is the answer to the directional question. Directional might be a daymaker thing, but not a CREE thing.
#139
I was about to point that out that your closer to the older bike then the SG there. Nice side by side example in day light and at night. Just proves costing more isn't always the better choice. I like the halo ring the cree's puts out also. Nice side to side like a car ring of light no blind corners ever. Yes I do ride at night and day about as much. Been across the country with it also.
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