Headlight Upgrade

[gator508]

I am planning on upgrading my stock headlight to a Day maker, my softail is an 08, has anyone done this on older bikes like mine, are there any issues. It looks very simple to swap out from the instructions.
I appreciate ant feedback Thanks!

 

[joel]

When I upgraded to the daymaker headlights, night riding was so much better.
In fact my whole riding experiance was changed, they were pricy but came with a free bike, so I went for it.
On a more serious respone, installing the lights is a great upgrade for day any night riding.
They will get the on comming traffics attention durring the day and whiten the whole road at night.

 

[Blue Wide Glide]

If you buy the unit from HD, it's plug and play, if you are going aftermarket, be sure to do your homework. They all look good, but a lot of the aftermarket units don't work so good.

 

[gator508]

I'm going with the HD Daymaker, I have always thought you can't have too much light, especially during the day.
Thanks for the feedback guys

 

[Harttoo]

If You live in the country, get the daymaker that lights the corners.It is $800,but worth it.The standard daymaker has a straight line at the top of the field of view.When You make corners,there are dark areas that You wish You could see.If You don't drive at night in the country disregard.

 

[gator508]

If You live in the country, get the daymaker that lights the corners.It is $800,but worth it.The standard daymaker has a straight line at the top of the field of view.When You make corners,there are dark areas that You wish You could see.If You don't drive at night in the country disregard.

I don't live in the country nor do much night riding so I'm going with the standard and it's on sale for 10% off through January. Thanks for your input though.

 

[Blue Wide Glide]

My daymaker has a single lead in the wiring that is connected to an LED behind the center HD emblem in the front lens. I hooked it to the spare lead in the headlight wiring designated as "international", and it works fine,

 

[gator508]

Just a follow up, got and installed the Daymaker headlight in my bike yesterday, going to take it out today if the weather cooperates. No problem with installation just a plug and play, sure is bright.

 

[Jeff Klarich]

Good deal Russ, it should light you up pretty well. You'll be amazed if you do any night riding.

 

[Jeannettess]

A technician should only handle headlight replacement, so I wouldn't advise doing anything yourself. I accidentally broke a headlight once and then drove for days without it and only during the day, as it was dangerous in the evening because of the lack of light. I would still advise to go to a professional and use a light similar to (link removed) in new headlights. It is very soft but still illuminates enough for a comfortable nighttime drive.