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TOPIC: Headlight Info
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Re:Headlight Info 2 Years, 8 Months ago  
Is it just me, or are the charts impossible to read? I cant even with reading glasses.
 
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Re:Headlight Info 2 Years, 8 Months ago  
Loco Gringo wrote:
Is it just me, or are the charts impossible to read? I cant even with reading glasses.

Not you, you need to zoom in with your browser to read it (better anyways)
 
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Re:Headlight Info 1 Year, 6 Months ago  
I installed HOGWORKZ H4 LED Conversion Bulb ( Universal Fitment )Kit yesterday . Very simple to do. Has all the needed electronics built in , simple Plug & Play. ONE PROBLEM !! I had to wait 11 Hrs. till dark to discover the DAMN instructions don't say anything about putting the Adapter Plate 180 Degrees out ! This just makes the Lowbeam shine ten feet up in the air and the Highbeam spot the ground in front of the tire. This is a three sided bulb and apparently I atached the adapter plate 180 degrees out. Will turn it over this morning and wait 14 Hrs for dark .
 
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Re:Headlight Info 1 Year, 6 Months ago  
Got the Bulb turned over and it is much better in the correct position BUT ! I'm a little disappointed . I thought these LED Headlight Bulbs really Lit Up the night. I think my Halogen bulb was brighter and reached further then this LED . This bulb has a much more complete coverage , wider and more to both sides , just not bright enough far enough down the road . Am I missing something or is this just a JUNK KIT ?
 
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Re:Headlight Info 1 Year, 6 Months ago  
I bought a few LED and HID bulbs and they all sucked the big one! Next will be the real deal, Trucklite! Save money, time and aggravation!
 
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Re:Headlight Info 1 Year, 6 Months ago  
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I bought a few LED and HID bulbs and they all sucked the big one! Next will be the real deal, Trucklite! Save money, time and aggravation!Your probably right . It just Pisses me off to finally get an LED and it sucks !!
 
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Re:Headlight Info 1 Year, 6 Months ago  
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Jclevesque wrote:
I bought a few LED and HID bulbs and they all sucked the big one! Next will be the real deal, Trucklite! Save money, time and aggravation!Your probably right . It just Pisses me off to finally get an LED and it sucks !!


I put the halogens back in and now I can see, but I burnt a passing lamp bulb
 
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Re:Headlight Info 1 Year, 6 Months ago  
Jclevesque wrote:
Horsehammerr wrote:
Jclevesque wrote:
I bought a few LED and HID bulbs and they all sucked the big one! Next will be the real deal, Trucklite! Save money, time and aggravation!Your probably right . It just Pisses me off to finally get an LED and it sucks !!


I put the halogens back in and now I can see, but I burnt a passing lamp bulb
I got to looking at Trucklite and others and they all have clear cover lenses . The other thing i noticed is the reflective rear wall has a ripple in it. Our OEM lens is optical and the rear wall is smooth. I'd say the LED units are projection so ours won't work with simple LED bulb. No projection there , simply a bright glow. So i'm going back to Halogen and they can have their High dollar headlights.
 
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Re:Headlight Info 1 Year, 6 Months ago  
this is just a picture from the internet, but it is pretty actual to the difference in my HD between my stock light and when I got the truckite LED. If you ride much at night it is worth the money even if you only avoid 1 deer. I do a lot of night riding while going to work each day and I will always have one of these from now on, Unless they come up with something better. They are not cheap though. (about $163 on ebay if I remember right, and that it just a headlight)
 
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Last Edit: 2016/08/03 19:02 By cike.
 

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Re:Headlight Info 1 Year, 6 Months ago  
Norske, do you know a name brand for the ETI H4 LEDs ?
I'm running Cree H4s right now, I like the pure white light.
I suspect they would work better if I had un-faceted headlight lenses.
 
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