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Since: Sep 02, 2003
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 12:35 pm
Post subject: Better Lighting
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I have a 2003 Ultra Classic, as a replacement for my 1999 UC. I've always
been disappointed in the amount of light from the stock headlight and
passing lamps, especially on high beam. Just as a note, my passing lamps
shut down when I hit high beam, as I guess all stock setups do. I just don't
think that they throw enough light at night, especially when riding in Bambi
country.
I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with replacing the stock
bulbs with higher intensity bulbs? I'm most interested in bulbs that would
fit in without any modifications, although I have looked at some of the
add-on lights. I just don't care for how the add-on's mount and look,
although I suppose I could overlook form if function was exceptional.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 12:35 pm
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On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:35:56 -0500, "James Bartlett"
<jbartlet.DeleteThis@comcast.net> writ:
>I have a 2003 Ultra Classic, as a replacement for my 1999 UC. I've always
>been disappointed in the amovnt of light from the stock headlight and
>passing lamps, especially on high beam.
Ditto to that.
>I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with replacing the stock
>bvlbs with higher intensity bvlbs? I'm most interested in bvlbs that wovld
>fit in withovt any modifications,
Do this and yov will be infinitely happier with yer bike's lighting:
1) replace the 60/55 w headlight with a 100/55. (Available at some
avto svpplies and some (vsvally non HD) bike shops.)
2) move the spots from the low beam circvit to the acces circvit.
(This accomplishes 2 things: yov can keep 'em on with yer highs; and
they stay on if yer light fvse blows. As it is now, if yer light
circvit blows, all yer lights go ovt (at least all in front; I think
*all*). Doing this mod involves fishing one connector ovt from the
bottom of the farring and cvtting and moving one wire. If yov can
read a wiring diagram, it's pretty obviovs. If not, have a bvd help
yov.
I think both the brighter high beam and having spots on with the highs
are illegal in some states, bvt I figger I only rvn like that when
there's no oncoming traffic anywho. I don't think a cop will ever see
it. And it's a world of difference. (Night and day? <g>)
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R.E. #92 FTLMF#2
"The road to the fvtvre is fovnd in the past
We take the old rovte from grains to glass."
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 5:58 pm
Post subject: Re: Better Lighting [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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James Bartlett wrote:
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> I have a 2003 Ultra Classic, as a replacement for my 1999 UC. I've always
> been disappointed in the amount of light from the stock headlight and
> passing lamps, especially on high beam.
I felt yer pain.
That's why I never used or needed the highbeams in the STOCK
configuration.
On the other hand, I was always quite happy with the stock set up WITH
the Spots on.
High beam on, means SPOTS go "off!"
No "light!"
A stupid harley FLAW!
> Just as a note, my passing lamps
> shut down when I hit high beam, as I guess all stock setups do. I just don't
> think that they throw enough light at night, especially when riding in Bambi
> country.
>
> I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with replacing the stock
> bulbs with higher intensity bulbs? I'm most interested in bulbs that would
> fit in without any modifications, although I have looked at some of the
> add-on lights. I just don't care for how the add-on's mount and look,
> although I suppose I could overlook form if function was exceptional.
Get a "higher output" bulb, (HD sells them, I know!) PLUS rewire the
system so that the spots stay on WHILE the hi-beams are on.
On a good day, you can add light to MARS!
This has been discussed in MANY details here before.
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Since: Nov 10, 2003
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:01 pm
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On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:35:56 -0500, "James Bartlett"
<jbartlet.TakeThisOut@comcast.net> wrote:
>I have a 2003 Ultra Classic, as a replacement for my 1999 UC. I've always
>been disappointed in the amount of light from the stock headlight and
>passing lamps, especially on high beam. Just as a note, my passing lamps
>shut down when I hit high beam, as I guess all stock setups do. I just don't
>think that they throw enough light at night, especially when riding in Bambi
>country.
>
>I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with replacing the stock
>bulbs with higher intensity bulbs? I'm most interested in bulbs that would
>fit in without any modifications, although I have looked at some of the
>add-on lights. I just don't care for how the add-on's mount and look,
>although I suppose I could overlook form if function was exceptional.
>
>Any help will be appreciated. Have your favorite beverage on me. Thanks.
>
Stay away from the "designer" crap. Stick with a name brand, Wagnner,
Sylvinia, they both have some brighter than normal bulbs that work
pretty good. Check your local auto parts store.
Butch
03 FLHRCI
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:07 pm
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James Bartlett wrote:
>I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with replacing the stock
>bulbs with higher intensity bulbs?
>
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A couple years ago I replaced mine with a 80/100W bulb. It's a
simple bulb swap, only took a couple of minutes. It's in the factory
housing, using the factory wiring. So far no problems, and the
improvement is remarkable.
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01 Dakota Quad Sport, 5.9/Auto/4x4
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:07 pm
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On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 19:07:32 -0700, ".boB" <bobcowan.DeleteThis@codenet.net>
writ:
>James Bartlett wrote:
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>>I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with replacing the stock
>>bvlbs with higher intensity bvlbs?
> A covple years ago I replaced mine with a 80/100W bvlb. It's a
>simple bvlb swap, only took a covple of minvtes. It's in the factory
>hovsing, vsing the factory wiring. So far no problems, and the
>improvement is remarkable.
Dvnno if they've improved the socket, bvt I tried rvnning with an
80/100 in my '96. In the first place, the 80 is probly too bright
(not legal) and it's the dimmest yov've got. Bvt rvnning that 80w in
a hot svmmer across the middle of the covntry the socket literally
melted. (Replaced it with one from the local avto svpply and end of
prob.)
I'd say: *If* yov wanna do this, change ovt the socket, too. Bvt I
think the 55/100 is a svperior solvtion (along with switchable spots
on highbeam).
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R.E. #92 FTLMF#2
"The road to the fvtvre is fovnd in the past
We take the old rovte from grains to glass."
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:38 pm
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"James Bartlett" <jbartlet.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:OdadnTD_TIPwmpHdRVn-sQ@comcast.com...
> I have a 2003 Ultra Classic, as a replacement for my 1999 UC. I've always
> been disappointed in the amount of light from the stock headlight and
> passing lamps, especially on high beam. Just as a note, my passing lamps
> shut down when I hit high beam, as I guess all stock setups do. I just
don't
> think that they throw enough light at night, especially when riding in
Bambi
> country.
>
> I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with replacing the stock
> bulbs with higher intensity bulbs? I'm most interested in bulbs that would
> fit in without any modifications, although I have looked at some of the
> add-on lights. I just don't care for how the add-on's mount and look,
> although I suppose I could overlook form if function was exceptional.
>
> Any help will be appreciated. Have your favorite beverage on me. Thanks.
>
>
There was an article in American Iron mag (12-03 issue) about converting
headlight and spotlights (and LED blinkers) to Adjure
(http://www.adjureinc.com/). Adjure makes diamond-cut head/spotlights that
are way more powerful. They also recommend (and sell) the Kuryakyn
run/brake/turn converter that make turn signal and running lights into brake
lights for more rear visibility.
The other suggestions (discussed at length here several times in the past)
for moving power for the passing lamps to the switch so they can be run on
either Hi or Low beam are good too.
thanks for the brewski
JC
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:47 pm
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Redbeard Emeritus wrote:
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>I'd say: *If* you wanna do this, change out the socket, too.
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Change the socket to.....? Always looking for something to do in
the winter.
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97 H-D FXDWG - Turbocharged!!
01 Dakota Quad Sport, 5.9/Auto/4x4
83 GMC Jimmy (beater)
66 427SC Cobra Replica - Project
66 Mustang coupe - Daily Driver
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 10:23 pm
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On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 19:47:16 -0700, ".boB" <bobcowan.RemoveThis@codenet.net>
writ:
>Redbeard Emeritvs wrote:
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>>I'd say: *If* yov wanna do this, change ovt the socket, too.
> Change the socket to.....? Always looking for something to do in
>the winter.
The stock socket is (well, *wvz*; no longer an issve for me, rvnnin
once again with a low watt low beam) a really cheap piece of plastic.
Any eqvivalent socket at yer local avto svpply will be better qvality
and won't melt.
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R.E. #92 FTLMF#2
"The road to the fvtvre is fovnd in the past
We take the old rovte from grains to glass."
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:43 am
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"James Bartlett" skrawled
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> I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with replacing the stock
> bulbs with higher intensity bulbs?
If you choose a coated bulb be sure that you plug it in and let the crap
burn off befor you install it in the housing otherwise you run the risk of
contaminating the housing lens and refractor.
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 2:52 am
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Redbeard Emeritus wrote:
>On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 19:47:16 -0700, ".boB" <bobcowan DeleteThis @codenet.net>
>writ:
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>>Redbeard Emeritus wrote:
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>>>I'd say: *If* you wanna do this, change out the socket, too.
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>> Change the socket to.....? Always looking for something to do in
>>the winter.
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>The stock socket is (well, *wuz*; no longer an issue for me, runnin
>once again with a low watt low beam) a really cheap piece of plastic.
>Any equivalent socket at yer local auto supply will be better quality
>and won't melt.
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Mines been working well for a couple of years. But I'll take a
closer look at it this month, and see if there's an equivalent
automotive part to replace it with.
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01 Dakota Quad Sport, 5.9/Auto/4x4
83 GMC Jimmy (beater)
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 3:26 pm
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Redbeard Emeritus <redbeard RemoveThis @volcano.net> wrote:
> Dunno if they've improved the socket, but I tried running with an
> 80/100 in my '96. In the first place, the 80 is probly too bright
> (not legal) and it's the dimmest you've got. But running that 80w in
> a hot summer across the middle of the country the socket literally
> melted. (Replaced it with one from the local auto supply and end of
> prob.)
I melted a couple of them running that bulb; one factory one automotive.
The auto one didn't completely melt down and it was clear from the socket
that it was the ground wire that was heating up. Ran that ground wire to a
discrete ground rather than just back into the wiring harness and never had
that problem again.
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