Xtracho
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« on: August 13, 2015, 05:39:54 AM » |
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Anyone have any experience with these LED headlight lamps? Just curious. Thinking about trying one. The reviews all seem pretty good. http://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/3800-Lumen-H4-LED-Headlight-bulb-_p_83.html# |
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Mark
"To live you must be willing to die" - Amir Vahedi
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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2015, 05:43:36 AM » |
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Got this on both my Valks. Very bright and a true high beam. Use code "ADV" for 10% off.
It's a drop in replacement for the OEM bulb, no modifications required to get it to fit. A lot of Valkyrie riders, especially on the facebook group are using this bulb on their bikes.
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« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2015, 05:45:00 AM » |
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I know a few of the Florida boys including Grumpy have switched to LEDs. Has been a while now and no failures and no complaints. They have a thread over there in the Florida section or just PM Grumpy.
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Xtracho
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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2015, 05:46:45 AM » |
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Damn Big Poppa! That red/black Valk looks boss! Thanks you 2 for the info. Think I'll switch over to one next time I get off the boat.
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Mark
"To live you must be willing to die" - Amir Vahedi
My father gets smarter each day he is gone.
In the stable:
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'47 Indian Chief
'98 Valkyrie
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« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2015, 09:25:02 AM » |
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Mine lasted about 1 year and the low beam died on it. The company "Headwinds" was very quick to replace it with the only cost to me being shipping. I am hoping this one will last longer, other than that i love my LED headlight!
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MarkT
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« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2015, 02:19:40 PM » |
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I've said before, I would be interested in trying out the new LED headlights if I didn't already have a solution with my 130/90 headlight mod together with aircraft landing light spots.
Now I have another Valk coming, a '97 Tourer. I have a list of mods I'm doing to it. Just ordered this bulb, it's enroute already. Also will be adding spots.
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« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2015, 03:01:20 PM » |
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Question. Is it truley just plug in? How does the ruber boot fit around it? Seems like you would half to modify it somehow?
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« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2015, 03:27:23 PM » |
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That looks better than the one I have - my highbeam is virtually useless.
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« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2015, 11:43:48 AM » |
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Hey yall i asked before but I will ask again. Is this truley just a plug in and go. How does the rubber boot fit around the fan. Would like to change but i tried with a cheaper unit and could not make it work. Thanks in advance.
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« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2015, 05:48:49 PM » |
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Hey yall i asked before but I will ask again. Is this truley just a plug in and go. How does the rubber boot fit around the fan. Would like to change but i tried with a cheaper unit and could not make it work. Thanks in advance.
Did you read Big Poppa Pump's post ? |
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« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2015, 05:58:08 PM » |
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I've had my cyclops for a couple weeks now,I was out on a few unlit backroads tonite and couldn't be happier with this lamp.Combined with the trucklite led driving lamps I own the nite.
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« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2015, 06:43:26 PM » |
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Question. Is it truley just plug in? How does the ruber boot fit around it? Seems like you would half to modify it somehow?
i have one by a different company and the rubber boot does not go back on it,, the light has a fan running to keep it cool,,it will burn the hair off a cats ass at 500 yards |
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« Reply #12 on: August 15, 2015, 10:52:50 PM » |
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Has anybody used the H3 bulbs for their pod light ?
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« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2015, 11:59:45 PM » |
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Got this on both my Valks. Very bright and a true high beam. Use code "ADV" for 10% off.
It's a drop in replacement for the OEM bulb, no modifications required to get it to fit. A lot of Valkyrie riders, especially on the facebook group are using this bulb on their bikes.
Hey Big Poppa, the driving lights on the crash bar look nice as well. Adding LEDs in that location is something I have been considering for quite a while. Now I see it & like it. Care to share the brand & your opinion on performance? |
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robin
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« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2015, 03:32:48 PM » |
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Will these fit the interstate also?
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« Reply #15 on: August 17, 2015, 02:29:40 AM » |
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I just ordered one, it sounds like it will work out great. I have a 75 mile ride to work, at 2:30 AM and am always nervous as a cat that there's going to be something in the road and I won't see it in time.
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Xtracho
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« Reply #16 on: August 17, 2015, 04:49:13 AM » |
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I just ordered one, it sounds like it will work out great. I have a 75 mile ride to work, at 2:30 AM and am always nervous as a cat that there's going to be something in the road and I won't see it in time.
Please let us know how it works out. Won't be able to order one until I get home from my next hitch mid-September. |
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Mark
"To live you must be willing to die" - Amir Vahedi
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'98 Valkyrie
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« Reply #17 on: August 17, 2015, 05:11:48 AM » |
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I just ordered one, it sounds like it will work out great. I have a 75 mile ride to work, at 2:30 AM and am always nervous as a cat that there's going to be something in the road and I won't see it in time.
Please let us know how it works out. Won't be able to order one until I get home from my next hitch mid-September. Will do...it might be a few weeks by the time I get to it. |
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« Reply #18 on: August 17, 2015, 06:59:41 AM » |
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MarkT can you expand on your solution. Have not seen it in person.
Thanks, Larry in East China Mi.
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« Reply #20 on: August 17, 2015, 09:00:28 AM » |
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I've said before, I would be interested in trying out the new LED headlights if I didn't already have a solution with my 130/90 headlight mod together with aircraft landing light spots.
Now I have another Valk coming, a '97 Tourer. I have a list of mods I'm doing to it. Just ordered this bulb, it's enroute already. Also will be adding spots.
Can you give more info on the landing lights? |
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Jess Tolbirt
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« Reply #21 on: August 17, 2015, 12:01:05 PM » |
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altho probably the same, the lights i bought were cyron
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« Reply #22 on: August 17, 2015, 02:56:52 PM » |
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Mine is on the way..
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« Reply #23 on: August 22, 2015, 12:29:27 PM » |
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Got it in the mail couple days ago - put it in today. Need to go for an evening / night ride to check out the patterns. Also discovered that one of the front bolts that holds the passenger seat inplace had worked itself out and was gone - and the other front was pretty loose. got them taken care of as well.
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« Reply #24 on: August 22, 2015, 12:41:45 PM » |
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with my lights on low beam they light up the road signs in broad daylight,,
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« Reply #25 on: August 22, 2015, 02:08:19 PM » |
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MarkT can you expand on your solution. Have not seen it in person.
Thanks, Larry in East China Mi.
On the headlight, I installed relays that are triggered by the OEM wires to the bulb. Two relays. Replaced the H4 socket with a ceramic one from NAPA. Autozone has a high-power one also. Got a 130/90 bulb from competition accessories - here: http://www.compacc.com/p/kuryakyn-replacement-headlight-bulbs This mod is written up at http://www.horseapple.com/Valkyrie/Tech_Tips/Headlight_Upgrade/headlight_upgrade.html Bonus, you take the load off the hi-lo and starter switches. Been running this setup since 1998. No problems with the reflector or lens. On the A/C lights, they are Wagner H7604 bulbs, 50w. Also used by the San Diego sheriff's dept for spots on their cruisers. That's where I got them - from their surplus inventory via ebay. I think I paid like $5 ea. Now they go for $16-20. Got a bunch of them as it was a great price. Mounted them on the forks using Rifle billet shield mounts. Wired via relay and 3-pos sw, which selects triggers "on with ignition" (blu-wh wire into hi-lo sw); off; or "on with hi-beam" (blu wire into headlight). Both of these wires are switched off when you hit the starter to provide max juice for cranking/ignition. Generally have it selected, "on with high beam". When I see someone planning to cross my path, I hit the hi beam. These A/C lights come on with the 130w hi beam modulating (along with the 50w halogens on the crash bar, already on). MELTS their retinas. No way they don't see me. Going to set up the tourer the same - except I have this new Cyclops LED H4 instead of the 130/90 bulb with modulator.  |
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« Reply #26 on: August 22, 2015, 06:44:25 PM » |
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« Reply #27 on: August 28, 2015, 01:29:36 PM » |
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Put it in last night before work. Rode home this morning in the dark. Wow what a huge difference it made. Love it  in the 5 miles I rode home. |
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Xtracho
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« Reply #28 on: August 28, 2015, 10:23:24 PM » |
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Put it in last night before work. Rode home this morning in the dark. Wow what a huge difference it made. Love it in the 5 miles I rode home. Fudgie...that's the Cyclops you got? |
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"To live you must be willing to die" - Amir Vahedi
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« Reply #29 on: August 29, 2015, 03:20:21 AM » |
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Cyclops...don't stare at it too long.  |
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« Reply #30 on: August 29, 2015, 04:46:36 AM » |
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Cyclops...don't stare at it too long. ...ordering one. Thanks! |
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"To live you must be willing to die" - Amir Vahedi
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« Reply #31 on: August 29, 2015, 05:12:02 AM » |
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I put a cyclops in last week had to cut the rubber boot a little no big deal and it is are really bright,this winter i'm going to get 2 for the interstate.
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« Reply #32 on: August 29, 2015, 06:37:12 PM » |
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have fun getting it in the interstate. I just tried to put mine in tonight. looks like the fairing is gonna have to come off to do it. got tired of fighting the light and the clip at the same time. and once you get the clip situated in where it needs to be. then you can't get it latched because your fingers won't fit between the bulb fan and the fairing. so this winter when I remove the fairing to install my victory cross country turn signals i'll be able to wrestle it in there and use either pliers or a screw driver to get the clip latched
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« Reply #33 on: August 30, 2015, 03:03:41 AM » |
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Put it in last night before work. Rode home this morning in the dark. Wow what a huge difference it made. Love it in the 5 miles I rode home. Fudgie...that's the Cyclops you got? yup! |
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« Reply #34 on: August 30, 2015, 06:06:27 AM » |
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Is the low beam light pattern cutoff as sharp as a regular H4? I don't want to blind oncoming traffic if I can help it.
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« Reply #35 on: August 30, 2015, 08:59:45 AM » |
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Is the low beam light pattern cutoff as sharp as a regular H4? I don't want to blind oncoming traffic if I can help it.
Not sure about the cutoff level, but I haven't blinded anyone so far. Not a single car has flashed its lights at me. |
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« Reply #36 on: August 30, 2015, 04:39:48 PM » |
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well got the headlights installed today. deffinatly had to remove fairing to get the clips in.
had to get home just before dark before i got dumped on with rain.
so my impression is still out wether or not i like them.
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« Reply #37 on: August 31, 2015, 10:03:58 AM » |
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I've got LED HL on my Victory Cross Country Tour - they work great! Gonna hafta get these for my Valkyries |
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« Reply #38 on: August 31, 2015, 05:26:13 PM » |
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well got the headlights installed today. deffinatly had to remove fairing to get the clips in.
had to get home just before dark before i got dumped on with rain.
so my impression is still out wether or not i like them.
well the verdict is in. i like them alot. got stuck in traffic so i turned on my manual switch to run the fan. voltage used to drop to 12.5 when idling with the fan running. now it stays at 14.0 volts. by george i think we have a winner for headlights. |
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« Reply #39 on: August 31, 2015, 09:10:01 PM » |
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If you were on the fence, you waited too long:  These guys do have a sense of humor though...  Lets see, 30,000 hours at an avg of 45 mph = 1,350,000 miles. Don't think anybody has that many miles yet on their Valk yet... But its possible: if someone bought a Valk in 2000, and put on about 90,000 miles year, he'd be there...  Can anybody with an IS post some comparison pics at night? |
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