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Old 08-02-2016, 09:34 AM
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Has anyone replaced their stock headlight for the HD Daymaker Projecter LED light? If so, i'd like to know how well it works and how hard it is to install. Also, would it be of any value for daytime riding i.e. is it brighter than a stock light during the day.


For $400 I'd like to be sure it worthwhile and not hard to install. Thanks.
 
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Old 08-02-2016, 10:00 AM
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Sure, try THIS.

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There are vids on YouTube of the replacement, IMO it's pretty easy. Some non-Daymaker LEDs seem to have fitment issues with the headlight bucket, but The Daymaker itself is supposed to be plug & play.

I can definitely see a difference in oncoming bikes during the day, yellow light vs the bright Daymaker light. Actually, it's in the dark where some people aren't happy with the coverage area of the light, but this has been addressed on some newer (and more expensive) versions.
 
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I just ordered one of these. I heard alot of good reviews from amazon and also my facebook groups.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
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I just ordered one of these.
Let us know how you like it, I am looking at those as well.
 
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Originally Posted by Davemac122383
I just ordered one of these. I heard alot of good reviews from amazon and also my facebook groups.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I was interested in that particular light also. Would like your experience with it especially after a few weeks/months.

A lot of the after market LEDs had comments about the plastic lens scuffing and getting dull looking after even a short time. I suppose regular use of plastic polish would help.

I'm now leaning back to HID and the stock housing. Interested in others opinions?
 
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you could allways go the LED Bulb route. i bought one and it lit up everything bright. i went another route with a LED light bar instead though. still have it for sale if youre interested

heres the link to the one i have
 
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yea the bulb i have is like the dk one but just not from dk. it looked just like those pics. its a affordable way to get good light on your scoot!
 
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LED bulb as an option...here is the one I have...the pic of the comparison is my bike
http://www.socalmotogear.com/PATHFIN...GHT-p/h4f3.htm

This is what I have now...7" headlight with same LED bulb and Cirus engine guard LEDs

 

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