Changing to a LED Headlamp

[sfcrader]

Changing the headlamp to a LED headlamp: Just waiting for my package to arrive.

 

 

 

Was able to acquire a 2009 broken headlamp assembly for 25.00. Followed instruction found here http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?498-Headlamp-Replacement and http://venture.eurekaboy.com/headlightmod.htm about removing the broken lens.

I will post before, during, and after pic.

[bongobobny]

Waiting with furrowed brow and bated breath!

[flynvy5]

I installed a similar light. Need to redo the mount but looking at getting the harley trim ring and bolting that to the adjustment bracket.

[MJ44]

If anyone wants to try this at Maintenance Day, I will volunteer my ride for the experiment.

[sfcrader]

I received the lamp yesterday:

Started the mod on the old headlamp frame:

After the first cut I did a quick look and test fit, come to find out need to cut more. Was trying to keep as much of the old housing as possible:

After some cleaning a round the the cut edges, I did another test fits and I will need to remove some tabs on the led lamp a total of 9 tabs:

Need to go shopping for more grinding wheels for my Dremel:

[sfcrader]

Everything finally got done today and installed on the girl again.

Tabs grounded down smooth:

Test fitting to make sure everything fits:

Time to paint the back and the mounting hardware:

Led light attached to the mounting bracket:

The girls front before and after. I really look the the new look.

Next will be LED passing lamps.

[bongobobny]

Nice looking install!! I was going to go the easy route and just install a plug and play aftermarket LED bulb, but I do kinda like the looks of that...

 

Are you coming to Don's MD?? I would love to see it up close and personal!

[sfcrader]

Thanks, we are trying to get off work Saturday and drive up for the day. As it looks right now I have off but my lady is having a hard time finding someone to cover for her, so I might be coming solo. I have/had the HID and LED in the girls old lamp bucket. I just wanted a better looking light and somewhat brighter.

[Freebird]

My new RSV has HIDs in the headlight and passing lights and they seem to work very well. I've read many posts here though about the trouble people go through to make them work properly and I can tell you that the fist time I have any issues with the HIDs, they will be replaced with LEDs.

[ChrisFrench]

I also made the transformation

[XV1100SE]

How do you like the low/high beam output from it?

 

Do you have a link on where you got it?

[Cowboy]

Do they make the 4 1/2" running lights also.

If I did make this change I would have to change the running lights also.

Brian

[SilvrT]

I just installed LED also ...

 

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/371631297851?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&rmvSB=true

 

 

 

[ChrisFrench]

http://fr.aliexpress.com/item/7-Chrome-Die-cast-Aluminum-Motorcycle-Headlight-Daymaker-36W-DC12V-24V-Led-Driving-Light-For-Harley/32608896305.html?spm=2114.06010108.8.4.Wxh17R

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Motorcycle-Daymaker-Projector-Headlight-for-Harley-Electra-Glide-Road-King-/331710977159

[sfcrader]

I found some and ordered a pair off of ebay today and should be here next week.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-30W-4-5-inch-Cree-LED-Harley-Motorcycle-Daymaker-Auxiliary-Fog-Driving-lights-/361250657595?hash=item541c37953b:g:lnIAAOSw3mpXL-W5&vxp=mtr

Do they make the 4 1/2" running lights also.

If I did make this change I would have to change the running lights also.

Brian

[sfcrader]

Took a early morning ride today and love the output, every sigle car that passed flashed me. LOL Glad I did this change, now I am going to do the passing lamps.

I got mine from ebay:http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-MOTORCYCLE-BLACK-PROJECTOR-DAYMAKER-HID-LED-LIGHT-BULB-HEADLIGHT-For-Harley-/161879974964?hash=item25b0cc6434:g:uiAAAOSwBahVSCEm&vxp=mtr

How do you like the low/high beam output from it?

 

Do you have a link on where you got it?

[sfcrader]

Took a early morning ride to work and just love the output of the new light, every car flashed me. LOL I am glad I did this change, now I am going to replace my passing lamps. The light itself is much whiter and brighter than what I had before, it that illuminates the rode mush better and even along the sides of the rode.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-MOTORCYCLE-BLACK-PROJECTOR-DAYMAKER-HID-LED-LIGHT-BULB-HEADLIGHT-For-Harley-/161879974964?hash=item25b0cc6434:g:uiAAAOSwBahVSCEm&vxp=mtr

How do you like the low/high beam output from it?

 

Do you have a link on where you got it?

[Cowboy]

What would you think about the following.

7" Led Headlight & Bezel> Question if you think it would work without much modification?

Looks like it comes with a headlight bezel?

Comes with the two 4 1/2 passing lamps! Wondering if these will fit in our passing lamps

http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Daymaker-Projector-Headlight-Passing-Lights-Mount-for-Harley-Electra-Glide-/331725118902

 

Brian

[Flyinfool]

If every single car flashed you, that is not a good thing. That is a very bad thing.

First thing you must do is to aim that light correctly. If the beams cut off is so bad that it can not be aimed correctly, then it should not be used. Brightness does not blind oncoming drivers, poor aiming will. Do you really want to be blinding something that is coming at you with a closing speed of over 100MPH and is way heavier than you. Most people when being blinded by bright lights close their eyes and hope for the best, it is the natural reaction of the eyes to protect themselves, not to mention that you just wiped out their night vision so they will be blinded for a few minutes whiles their eyes readjust.

 

I have never yet changed a headlight and not had to make some adjustment to the aiming.

 

My truck has over 300 watts of HID lighting which is many times brighter than your LEDs and I have never been flashed, but I took the time to aim them all correctly.

 

Sorry for the rant, improperly aimed lights are a pet peeve.

 

Please, if you are going to do it, do it right.

 

If you are going to at Dons MD I will be happy to help you get the aim correct.

[sfcrader]

Yes I truly agree with statement, and I was adjusting the headlamp last night and even this morning. When I put everything back together I attached the the brackets using the same numbers of turn as when I removed it.

If every single car flashed you, that is not a good thing. That is a very bad thing.

First thing you must do is to aim that light correctly. If the beams cut off is so bad that it can not be aimed correctly, then it should not be used. Brightness does not blind oncoming drivers, poor aiming will. Do you really want to be blinding something that is coming at you with a closing speed of over 100MPH and is way heavier than you. Most people when being blinded by bright lights close their eyes and hope for the best, it is the natural reaction of the eyes to protect themselves, not to mention that you just wiped out their night vision so they will be blinded for a few minutes whiles their eyes readjust.

 

I have never yet changed a headlight and not had to make some adjustment to the aiming.

 

My truck has over 300 watts of HID lighting which is many times brighter than your LEDs and I have never been flashed, but I took the time to aim them all correctly.

 

Sorry for the rant, improperly aimed lights are a pet peeve.

 

Please, if you are going to do it, do it right.

 

If you are going to at Dons MD I will be happy to help you get the aim correct.

[sfcrader]

I think modifications will still be needed on both the light and the headlamp bracket to made them work.

What would you think about the following.

7" Led Headlight & Bezel> Question if you think it would work without much modification?

Looks like it comes with a headlight bezel?

Comes with the two 4 1/2 passing lamps! Wondering if these will fit in our passing lamps

http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Daymaker-Projector-Headlight-Passing-Lights-Mount-for-Harley-Electra-Glide-/331725118902

 

Brian

[Rafterd]

Or you could do this with no alterations required.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/282029518000

 

 

Bill

[Soloblade08]

Im late to the party guys,but seeing that those are the day maker for Harley,what did you do for wiring?