pics man pics!

 

+1, need some pics of it installed!

 

Tag.

As an 09 FXDB owner, I want pic and confirmation. I want that light.

 

09 FXDB here, and I have the light. Plan on installing today or tomorrow, will post pics when I'm done.

 

Here are some pics I posted on another thread (I don't have the black one though):







I did modify the stock adapter ring with a file to make the notch deeper in order to better center the lamp in the bucket. But that was a problem with the stock headlamp as well (stock headlamp was pushed over to the left in the bucket when viewed from the front). The adapter ring is now yellow chromate in color because I re-plated it to keep it from rusting after filing it. Paint probably would have worked just as well though.



Would I recommend getting it? I live in deer country. Near misses are almost a daily occurrence. The LED lamp casts a much brighter light ahead of you, and plenty of light to the sides as well. The stock headlamp, even with PIAA or SS bulbs, didn't even come close to it. IMO, the $400 it cost ($360 with 10% dealer discount) is a small price to pay for the added safety.

 

subscribed! If ya dont mind, explain anything you've learned during the install that may make things easier for the next guy. I'll do the same as I ordered mine yesterday for my 10 fxdb.

 

See my post just ahead of yours.

Your bucket is exactly the same as mine. The ONLY thing you'll have to do is to file the notch in the adapter ring a bit.

 

thats great to know. how about the connection? is it just plug in? is the plug difficult to access?

 

Just unplug from your stock headlamp and plug it onto the pigtail connector coming out of the LED headlamp. Bend the wires so that the connector will be behind the LED in the rear of the bucket. That's it!

 

perfect. aw man I cant wait! I think this mod is going to really increase my enjoyment of riding at night this season. although the stocker is pretty bright, the lack of focus/projection makes the throw a mess and that has always bothered me.