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I have LED's, bracket en simple switches underway! BonS, will the simple switch also help against the occasional not-starting of my Standard? Sometimes (once every month or so) I turn the ignition, press the starter-button and nothing happens. If I hold the button tight, then after a few seconds the bike starts. Never could find the cause of that behavior.
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I have LED's, bracket en simple switches underway! BonS, will the simple switch also help against the occasional not-starting of my Standard? Sometimes (once every month or so) I turn the ignition, press the starter-button and nothing happens. If I hold the button tight, then after a few seconds the bike starts. Never could find the cause of that behavior.
You should service your starter switch now. Read up on doing so in Shoptalk. Here's a direct link http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/VSGPages/starterbutton.htm. Beware, you're working with spring loaded small parts here that can disappear and never be found again! There are brass spring contacts that overheat and melt the surrounding nylon and stop the normal movement of the contacts. When your switch is restored the spring loaded brass contacts must move freely. Hopefully you're in time and the switch is still repairable. |
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« Reply #43 on: September 12, 2016, 07:15:59 AM » |
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I took a video clip of my bike. It has a good shot of the DayMakers on in. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eczVgF_C6iE |
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« Reply #44 on: September 13, 2016, 06:23:27 AM » |
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Gentlemen, Well it's the end of the summer, and if you have been on the fence about upgrading your headlight now is the time. I only have 29 more brackets in stock! I planned on only doing a limited run of brackets. Get yours while the gettin is good. Here is a list of Vendors selling DayMakers to get you started when purchasing yours. - https://hogworkz.com/harley-parts/lighting.html + Offers Halo's - https://www.eaglelites.com/collections/motorcycle-headlights/7-led-headlight - http://www.jwspeaker.com/products/categories/headlights/ - http://www.bodypartsusa.com/led-motorcycle-lighting-lamps/ + Offers Halo's - Ebay (Search '7" DayMaker', then limit the search to 'US Only') + You will find many, many to choose from. |
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« Reply #46 on: September 14, 2016, 08:00:14 AM » |
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Yes one of my customers is running a 75watt LED. You will need to get the BonS Smart Switch with a higher wattage fixture. Other than that it will work. |
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« Reply #47 on: September 15, 2016, 07:26:36 AM » |
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I am interested to know which DayMaker Headlight you went with. Please post pictures or links.
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« Reply #48 on: September 15, 2016, 10:10:59 AM » |
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I took a quick video to clear up some confusion about he Halo light option available on some of the DayMakers out there. Hope this helps you make an informed decision. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkyWrf9CoMg |
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« Reply #49 on: September 15, 2016, 12:07:35 PM » |
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thx for the video! I wasn't too confused on the halo operation, but I wanted to see how "blue" the LED looked by itself. it actually looks fairly white, is this the case? I see cars with modified head lights, and they have a blue tint to them. I'm really interested in seeing this in person somewhere... |
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thx for the video! I wasn't too confused on the halo operation, but I wanted to see how "blue" the LED looked by itself. it actually looks fairly white, is this the case? I see cars with modified head lights, and they have a blue tint to them. I'm really interested in seeing this in person somewhere... Well you are only a 1,350 mile, 20 hour ride from me. Heck I could show you tomorrow if you'd like.  They are very blue in person. I don't know why the video washes it out. But you can get the halo's in white as well. |
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« Reply #51 on: September 15, 2016, 01:48:07 PM » |
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I would probably not get any halo, if I decided to put one on my bumblebee. I'm just not sure how I would like it. only 1350 mi, eh? if I wasn't leaving for the DRU in the morning, I'd head that way! lol |
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« Reply #52 on: September 23, 2016, 10:11:54 AM » |
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« Reply #53 on: September 23, 2016, 11:50:52 AM » |
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« Reply #54 on: September 27, 2016, 08:19:38 PM » |
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Do you think the blue halo Daymaker would provide a reasonable accent for my purple valk? I used blue LEDs for my speedo and tach, and they kind of look purple... otherwise the white halo would work.
Does anyone have any advice on how to properly aim your headlight?
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« Reply #55 on: September 27, 2016, 08:26:28 PM » |
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Do you think the blue halo Daymaker would provide a reasonable accent for my purple valk? I used blue LEDs for my speedo and tach, and they kind of look purple... otherwise the white halo would work.
Does anyone have any advice on how to properly aim your headlight?
I too have blue LED's in my speedo, and tech. I can tell you that the blue halo is the same blue, so it should work. I include instructions to properly adjust your headlight when you purchase a bracket. |
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« Reply #56 on: September 28, 2016, 06:04:11 AM » |
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I had a good week of sales, the number of brackets I have available are dwindling. You all are quickly grabbing them up. I have just 9 brackets left. Get one while the getting is good.
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I just ordered a JW Speaker 8700 evolution 2. There is a youtube channel "Headlight Revolution" that has done some great reviews that helped me a lot when picking a light out. I also strongly considered the Truck-lite 27270c but decided id be happier with the JW speaker. JW Speaker review- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AR2XHtrTyw7" headlight comparison - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNZT6QqHHOoHope this information helps some people. These are pricier options but seems like you get what you pay for like anything else. The JW Speaker goes for about $250 on ebay. |
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« Reply #58 on: September 30, 2016, 02:12:15 PM » |
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I just ordered a JW Speaker 8700 evolution 2. There is a youtube channel "Headlight Revolution" that has done some great reviews that helped me a lot when picking a light out. I also strongly considered the Truck-lite 27270c but decided id be happier with the JW speaker. JW Speaker review- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AR2XHtrTyw7" headlight comparison - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNZT6QqHHOoHope this information helps some people. These are pricier options but seems like you get what you pay for like anything else. The JW Speaker goes for about $250 on ebay. Wow, great videos. There is a lot of great information there. Thank you for finding and posting. |
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« Reply #60 on: September 30, 2016, 02:39:52 PM » |
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A touch under the weather today, so I didn't get to do my install. I did order a SmartSwitch, so I've got the full setup.
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« Reply #62 on: October 04, 2016, 05:35:24 PM » |
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I just wanted to follow up and say that the JW Speaker works with this bracket. I will post the stock parts on the classified section if anyone is interested feel free to make an offer. It has everything included to use the headwinds LED setup as that was in my bike before and it worked without a problem. Obviously I no longer have a use for it with the daymaker installed. I just ordered a JW Speaker 8700 evolution 2. There is a youtube channel "Headlight Revolution" that has done some great reviews that helped me a lot when picking a light out. I also strongly considered the Truck-lite 27270c but decided id be happier with the JW speaker. JW Speaker review- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AR2XHtrTyw7" headlight comparison - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNZT6QqHHOoHope this information helps some people. These are pricier options but seems like you get what you pay for like anything else. The JW Speaker goes for about $250 on ebay. |
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« Reply #63 on: October 08, 2016, 05:46:32 AM » |
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I am waiting on my bran spanking new bracket and need a game plan!
I notice the Daymaker Halo lights need to have the halo wired separately. Wondering if that halo is essentially a running light, and if all integrated running lights would need to be wired separately.
I saw a video where they use a wire tap on the low beam circuit to enable the running lights... could that work? It sounds like that might overload something?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Also, will any H4 connector lamp, as long as it fits, be plug and play?
And for this 7" bracket, is 6.95" or 6.98" close enough or does it have to be exactly 7"?
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« Reply #64 on: October 08, 2016, 11:17:30 AM » |
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I am waiting on my bran spanking new bracket and need a game plan!
I notice the Daymaker Halo lights need to have the halo wired separately. Wondering if that halo is essentially a running light, and if all integrated running lights would need to be wired separately.
I saw a video where they use a wire tap on the low beam circuit to enable the running lights... could that work? It sounds like that might overload something?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Also, will any H4 connector lamp, as long as it fits, be plug and play?
And for this 7" bracket, is 6.95" or 6.98" close enough or does it have to be exactly 7"?
As for your last question, I left room for the bracket to clamp down on slightly smaller headlights so 6.96" will work. |
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« Reply #66 on: November 08, 2016, 06:33:26 AM » |
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Curious as to what headlights you all bought and how they look? Let me know what you got what what it looks like with some pictures.
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Curious as to what headlights you all bought and how they look.
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« Reply #68 on: December 06, 2016, 09:42:18 AM » |
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I cooked up a new fresh batch of brackets, get yours while the gettin is good.
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Finally mounted the light in advance of spring riding. Have to say I was a bit shocked at the gap between the bulb and the headlight housing. Almost 1cm all the way around (except near the bottom). Everything works fine but has anyone addressed that gap?
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Finally mounted the light in advance of spring riding. Have to say I was a bit shocked at the gap between the bulb and the headlight housing. Almost 1cm all the way around (except near the bottom). Everything works fine but has anyone addressed that gap?
I just got mine installed (Thanks DarkSider! Love it!) and had the same observation and concern about the gap. There's definitely gonna be a lot of water able to get in there through that. Is that why some folks get these halo's I'm seeing? |
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Finally mounted the light in advance of spring riding. Have to say I was a bit shocked at the gap between the bulb and the headlight housing. Almost 1cm all the way around (except near the bottom). Everything works fine but has anyone addressed that gap?
I just got mine installed (Thanks DarkSider! Love it!) and had the same observation and concern about the gap. There's definitely gonna be a lot of water able to get in there through that. Is that why some folks get these halo's I'm seeing? The gap isn't a concern. It probably wasn't something noticed before, but there is also a gap with the stock headlight. |
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There is a gap with stock, but it's much smaller. I'm also thinking water will get in. Is there any method of "flashing" that gap?
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There is a gap with stock, but it's much smaller. I'm also thinking water will get in. Is there any method of "flashing" that gap?
There is a way and boy-oh-boy are you going to like it. Thanks to a European VRCC brother I can offer this suggestion. Go buy this HD Bracket ( https://www.amazon.com/Auxbeam-Mounting-Bracket-Projector-Davidson/dp/B00X7CC07E). Unbolt the smaller top ring from the larger bottom ring, and discard the bottom ring (or add it to your ever growing parts bin). Do some hack-sawing of tabs, and some relief cuts on the ring. Slip the ring over the Headlight & Adapter bracket. So now you'll have a nice chrome trim ring around the headlight and it will fill the gap. Does that help? FYI - I have not tried this myself so I cannot guarantee that this will work, but I have seen pictures of it and know it can be done. |
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Interesting. There has been just the opposite concern about the OEM gap - too small - folks don't notice it and are concerned about dissipating heat generated by high-cap H4 bulbs. This is re: my high-power headlight relay mod which preceded BonS's Smart Switch - same function as the latter, just DIY. I've had to point out, Honda designed it to have flow-thru venting complete with rain water - there's a large hole in the back for the wires - nothing in the bucket is damaged by getting wet. I've found bees and bigger bugs in there, the gap is that big. If you store your bike outside around here, you'll get mud-dauber wasp's nests inside the bucket. Betcha every one of you has found big bugs in there if you've opened it up.
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Interesting. There has been just the opposite concern about the OEM gap - too small - folks don't notice it and are concerned about dissipating heat generated by high-cap H4 bulbs. This is re: my high-power headlight relay mod which preceded BonS's Smart Switch - same function as the latter, just DIY. I've had to point out, Honda designed it to have flow-thru venting complete with rain water - there's a large hole in the back for the wires - nothing in the bucket is damaged by getting wet. I've found bees and bigger bugs in there, the gap is that big. If you store your bike outside around here, you'll get mud-dauber wasp's nests inside the bucket. Betcha every one of you has found big bugs in there if you've opened it up.
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That's nice but I don't need to drop that kinda dough to just be stylish. Frankly I have no shortage of light in front of any of my bikes even in turns. But there are plenty who will - esp a lot of HD drivers who already drop a ton on overpriced underperforming rides to just be stylish. e.g the Big Wheel bikes.
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