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« on: September 04, 2015, 07:33:07 PM » |
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I'm interested in converting my headlight on my 97 Standard to LED.. I already have led's on my bike so I'm familiar with the setup... any one have their bike so equipped or any input for me?
Thanks
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98valk
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« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2015, 07:51:39 PM » |
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a few threads already on the subject. search feature is your friend, don't be afraid.  |
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blackvalkyrie
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« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2015, 10:12:16 AM » |
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thanks Gerry: does this need a rectifier? |
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Grandpot
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« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2015, 07:13:06 AM » |
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If you have a headlight modulator, make sure it is compatible with a LED light.
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sutterhome
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« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2015, 06:41:38 PM » |
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got a 28.oo from china very bright will leave it on very happy
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« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2015, 08:41:44 AM » |
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Installed a Cyclops about 2 weeks ago & love it. Just one question, how do you get the metal wire retaining clip to seat properly ? The Cyclops dia. is larger than a standard bulb & it wants to rooster the bulb slightly which won't allow for it to fit flush on the seat. Did the best I could but don't feel confident it is solid in place. I read that some used zip ties to secure it but not sure how. So much for plug & play !? Any suggestions or pictures are appreciated.
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« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2015, 10:33:30 AM » |
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I had my headlight and the two 4" bar lights coverted last year by Electricalconnection.com in Knoxville, TN. Also had the rear lights LEDed in 2011. Front lights are extremely bright. The two 4" lights use less amperage now than one of the original sealed beam lights and the LEDs put out way more light. The headlight was just a bulb but there is also a LED sealed beam light. Wouldn't fit my 1999 Tourer due to LED lamp had 4 bolts and Honda has 3. Expensive, $225 for the head light. My bulb was $85. 4" LED lights run $180.
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Kep
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My "Mid-life Crisis "
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« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2015, 10:37:48 AM » |
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Cyclops is the best...you know it is if it makes the oncoming motorists
A)Flash their lights at you
B)Go blind
C)Flip you off
D) All the above
I have one in my 97 STD and my answer is D)
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« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2015, 11:37:50 AM » |
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Cyclops is the best...you know it is if it makes the oncoming motorists
A)Flash their lights at you
B)Go blind
C)Flip you off
D) All the above
I have one in my 97 STD and my answer is D)
Maybe it's just me, but it seems kind of dangerous to blind opposing vehicles. |
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BonS
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« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2015, 12:49:24 PM » |
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Cyclops is the best...you know it is if it makes the oncoming motorists
A)Flash their lights at you
B)Go blind
C)Flip you off
D) All the above
I have one in my 97 STD and my answer is D)
Maybe it's just me, but it seems kind of dangerous to blind opposing vehicles. No, it's not just you. Pissed off (or blinded) motorists are as unpredictable as deer. All LED bulbs result in more light "spray" than the original bulb with the reflector designed for that specific bulb. |
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Kep
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« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2015, 12:52:27 PM » |
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Cyclops is the best...you know it is if it makes the oncoming motorists
A)Flash their lights at you
B)Go blind
C)Flip you off
D) All the above
I have one in my 97 STD and my answer is D)
Maybe it's just me, but it seems kind of dangerous to blind opposing vehicles. It was meant as HUMOR...this light does not actually "BLIND" oncoming motorist....unless I suppose they stop and walk up to stare directly into the beam (humor intended again)..These bulbs are fully compliant with all traffic and highway standards for maximum illumination.Because of the bright white output , they do appear very extreme as far as illumination goes.I am definitely more visible to the oncoming, even more-so in daylight.Certainly a great safety enhancer. |
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The emperor has no clothes
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« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2015, 02:45:13 PM » |
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Cyclops is the best...you know it is if it makes the oncoming motorists
A)Flash their lights at you
B)Go blind
C)Flip you off
D) All the above
I have one in my 97 STD and my answer is D)
Maybe it's just me, but it seems kind of dangerous to blind opposing vehicles. It was meant as HUMOR...this light does not actually "BLIND" oncoming motorist....unless I suppose they stop and walk up to stare directly into the beam (humor intended again)..These bulbs are fully compliant with all traffic and highway standards for maximum illumination.Because of the bright white output , they do appear very extreme as far as illumination goes.I am definitely more visible to the oncoming, even more-so in daylight.Certainly a great safety enhancer. |
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DK
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« Reply #15 on: October 03, 2015, 04:10:34 PM » |
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Do you need a modulator compliant LED or a LED compliant modulator or both?
Does anyone know of any compatible devices.
I have a modulator that has saved some big time possible bad days & don't want to give it up.
Dan
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MarkT
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« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2015, 08:12:25 PM » |
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Installed on Jade, a Cyclops 3800 H4 in my headlight and both Drag Specialties headlights that I've mounted as spots. The amount of light is incredible.  Unfortunately, it's poorly focused. Even after I adjusted the location of the LED's to get them as close as possible to the focal point of the reflectors. Others have raved about these fantastic "H4's". I'm thinking those folks are comparing them to the anemic light of the OEM headlight. I'm comparing them to my setup on Deerslayer - 130w main headlight on high, thx to the 130/90 headlight bulb from Competition Accessories and my headlight relay mod. This light is correctly focused being a true halogen tungsten H4 bulb and lights up the road and shoulders with an accurate beam for a measured half mile. Add to that my aircraft landing light spots and the road is clearly illuminated for 3/4 mile on high beam. No one ever flashes me when on low-beam. Today EVERYBODY flashed me with the Cyclops, both day and night. After I carefully aimed them - well as much as possible when the light isn't really a beam but a SMEAR of light. Sloppy. The Cyclops 3800 H4 LED "bulbs" aren't ready for primetime. Sorry I spent about $200 for three of them. I will leave the "spots" installed and use them in the daytime for safety. But The headlight is going back to the 130/90 halogen like on Deerslayer, and I'm adding the A/C lights on the crash bars for night lighting. I wish they worked better and I could get 12400 lumens of well aimed light at the cost of 120watts. Now I will be back to WAY BETTER road lighting at a cost of 230watts. And that's my story and I'm sticking to it. |
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