Topic: Auxiliary Lighting SESG clear/smoke (Read 11100 times)

Sun Devil · « **on:** October 19, 2009, 10:25:20 AM »

Adding auxiliary Passing lamps bracket 69818-06. I noticed this picture on this CVO site, with clear lens 68348-05. HD also offers smoked lens 68273-03A. The SESG comes with smoked turn signals so I was thinking that I should choose the smoked lens. What do you think: clear or smoked?

BUBBLEHEAD · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2009, 12:42:14 PM »

I vote smoked. Matches the wind screen.

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2009, 12:55:58 PM »

Subjective..... I'd have to see a photo.

$.02: Check out Headwinds. They have some very clean looking products and excellent quality.

Example below:

Gone Fishin' · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2009, 01:46:10 PM »

I think you are compromising on the typical look of the Streetglide by adding passing lamps, regardless of color.

Ride safely,
Louis

JCZ · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2009, 01:53:34 PM »

Us old people need all the help we can get.

But you can see in the photo that the Headwinds lights sure aren't as obtrusive as the standard HD driving lights. They look to be sitting below the fairing......they're small enough that they can do that and not look strange. $460 for the pair.....they're certainly a good looking light.

Greg.....you got these or going with these?

Gone Fishin' · « **Reply #5 on:** October 19, 2009, 03:12:37 PM »

There is another option. Harley has aux lights to be mounted on the engine guard. These look really neat and distinguish the bike much better. They are easy to mount, rectangle in shape.

Ride safely,
Louis

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #6 on:** October 19, 2009, 03:18:15 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on October 19, 2009, 01:53:34 PM

Greg.....you got these or going with these?

Jc,

I have a single Headwind 5" on my Titan (below). It has lot's of light for one lamp. Had the triple Headwinds set up on my '02 Titan Roadrunner (Sort of a Fatboy on steroids). It was an amazing amount of light! Good products.

YesItsLoaded · « **Reply #7 on:** October 19, 2009, 05:42:50 PM »

Here's my '06 SG with the HD engine-guard-mounted aux. lights - hope it helps!

MOBlue · « **Reply #8 on:** October 19, 2009, 08:52:58 PM »

Quote from: 2010FLHXSE on October 19, 2009, 10:25:20 AM

Adding auxiliary Passing lamps bracket 69818-06. I noticed this picture on this CVO site, with clear lens 68348-05. HD also offers smoked lens 68273-03A. The SESG comes with smoked turn signals so I was thinking that I should choose the smoked lens. What do you think: clear or smoked?

I like the bold look of the HD passing lamps and I think they look better without the smoke bulbs.

11 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 19, 2009, 09:16:01 PM »

I agree with Louis, no passing lamps. Add a HID low beam if you need more light. Passing lamps look to "OLD" on a SESG.

RedDevil · « **Reply #10 on:** October 19, 2009, 09:40:00 PM »

Quote from: 11 on October 19, 2009, 09:16:01 PM

I agree with Louis, no passing lamps. Add a HID low beam if you need more light. Passing lamps look to "OLD" on a SESG.

I have to agree. I had the driving lamps on my 08 SG and opted to not put them on the SESG. I think they disrupt the looks of the front end on the SESG. JMO...

MOBlue · « **Reply #11 on:** October 19, 2009, 09:43:54 PM »

Quote from: 11 on October 19, 2009, 09:16:01 PM

I agree with Louis, no passing lamps. Add a HID low beam if you need more light. Passing lamps look to "OLD" on a SESG.

It's about "Being Seen" as well....

RedDevil · « **Reply #12 on:** October 19, 2009, 09:49:15 PM »

Quote from: MOBlue on October 19, 2009, 09:43:54 PM

It's about "Being Seen" as well....

You put an HID in there and I guarantee you, you'll be seen....

Sun Devil · « **Reply #13 on:** October 20, 2009, 12:05:15 AM »

Well, I decided on the HD Passings lamps because they make the bike look like a Harley in the dark. Smoke lens matche the smoke lens turn signals, windshield and wind deflector.

Sun Devil · « **Reply #14 on:** October 20, 2009, 12:10:20 AM »

...and here it is in the day time.

TIF2 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 20, 2009, 02:48:15 PM »

I agree that the H-D passing/aux lamps take a bit away from the front of the Street Glide.

But ... I'm kind diggin' the Headwind units

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #16 on:** October 20, 2009, 03:01:43 PM »

Quote from: 2010FLHXSE on October 20, 2009, 12:05:15 AM

Well, I decided on the HD Passing lamps because they make the bike look like a Harley in the dark. Smoked lenses match the smoke lens turn signals, windshield and wind deflector.

2010FLHXSE, Looks good. You might want to consider xenon lights and LED turn signals. You'll get much more light and get noticed.

JCZ · « **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2009, 08:52:10 PM »

Quote from: GregKhougaz on October 20, 2009, 03:01:43 PM

2010FLHXSE, Looks good. You might want to consider xenon lights and LED turn signals. You'll get much more light and get noticed.

I think that yellow bikes been eating green ham.

TIF2 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 20, 2009, 09:04:36 PM »

Not to jack the thread but ...

Greg - that your F150 Limited?

I have an AWD with a full Roush suspension and 23" Saleen S7 wheels.
Nice Truck!!!

mjb765 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 20, 2009, 09:08:56 PM »

Quote from: GregKhougaz on October 20, 2009, 03:01:43 PM

2010FLHXSE, Looks good. You might want to consider xenon lights and LED turn signals. You'll get much more light and get noticed.

What lights are those..they would look really good on a blue SESG.....

Wanna ride · « **Reply #20 on:** October 20, 2009, 09:46:24 PM »

Here's mine after I just put them on back in May. I've never cared for the stockers that have the moustache bar, and I don't like the Kuryakyns. I'd rather not have the extra lights at all, but during the day I want as many goofy-a$$ cage drivers to spot me as possible.

Wheelsnkeels · « **Reply #21 on:** November 02, 2009, 07:32:04 PM »

I think I would go with these to keep the street glide look from turning into the Geezer Glide look? Maybe its just me?

Engine Guard-Mounted Fog Lamps

Uniquely styled halogen fog lamps feature a 55-watt bulb and clear lens with a faceted inner reflector. The beautifully polished and chrome-plated housings are designed to bolt easily onto most Harley-Davidson® front engine guards. Kit comes complete with a pair of fog lamps, fused harness, relay and switch.

68913-98B

Wanna ride · « **Reply #22 on:** November 02, 2009, 09:00:08 PM »

I may have considered something like that, but I really like the lowers.

Wheelsnkeels · « **Reply #23 on:** November 02, 2009, 09:08:50 PM »

Pretty sure they will mount vertical under the highway pegs? Still keep the lowers

Wheelsnkeels · « **Reply #24 on:** November 02, 2009, 09:10:26 PM »

Love that wheel BTW

hd-dude · « **Reply #25 on:** November 02, 2009, 09:35:14 PM »

Quote from: Wheelsnkeels on November 02, 2009, 09:08:50 PM

Pretty sure they will mount vertical under the highway pegs? Still keep the lowers

No, the light pattern would be a vertical beam.

Wanna ride · « **Reply #26 on:** November 02, 2009, 10:12:20 PM »

And besides... I've got $450 worth of lighting now. I mean... all the lighting I need!

Sapper6 · « **Reply #27 on:** November 03, 2009, 02:50:44 PM »

Quote from: GregKhougaz on October 20, 2009, 03:01:43 PM

2010FLHXSE, Looks good. You might want to consider xenon lights and LED turn signals. You'll get much more light and get noticed.

Makes me wonder what the HID headlights would look like on the SESG. Whada ya say JC. Got pics of your concord with the new xenon bulbs yet?

JZ3 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 02, 2010, 09:33:32 PM »

What size lamps are used with this aux passing lamp bracket assy (69818-06)...4 1/2?inch?? As with all the other lamps/bulbs listed by MOCO they don't give you any specs...in this case not even the diameter. I do not want to purchase the lamps listed in the catalog but purchase a set by Adjure.

CVOTequila · « **Reply #29 on:** January 02, 2010, 10:32:53 PM »

Quote from: Sapper6 on November 03, 2009, 02:50:44 PM

Makes me wonder what the HID headlights would look like on the SESG. Whada ya say JC. Got pics of your concord with the new xenon bulbs yet?

The SESG has the HID lights from HD stock...I think

JCZ · « **Reply #30 on:** January 02, 2010, 10:57:03 PM »

Quote from: Sapper6 on November 03, 2009, 02:50:44 PM

Makes me wonder what the HID headlights would look like on the SESG. Whada ya say JC. Got pics of your concord with the new xenon bulbs yet?

Yes, I had Jim change my headlight to the xenon HID but don't think I have any pics. Nearly all the Nor Cal krew run with these.

CVO Tequila there aren't any lights on a stock HD that are xenon HID. They may refer to them as HID, but they're not even close. If I put my bike up next to a stock CVO headlight (had that opportunity again today) the stock headlight looks yellow and dim. A xenon HID is a clean bright, white light that puts out twice the candle power or lumens that a stock light puts out.

They're expensive, very expensive, but once you do it you'll never settle for stock lights again. They are just that much different, even in daylight.

I'll try to get some pics taken with a bike with stock lights.

CVOTequila · « **Reply #31 on:** January 03, 2010, 01:32:04 AM »

JC-

What company did you purchase those Xenon lights from? Is it an easy replacement?

JCZ · « **Reply #32 on:** January 03, 2010, 05:23:54 AM »

Quote from: CVOTequila on January 03, 2010, 01:32:04 AM

JC-

What company did you purchase those Xenon lights from? Is it an easy replacement?

I bought them from Jim and he did the install (hd-dude on this forum). Metal Dragon is his shop.

CVOTequila · « **Reply #33 on:** January 03, 2010, 01:26:04 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on January 03, 2010, 05:23:54 AM

I bought them from Jim and he did the install (hd-dude on this forum). Metal Dragon is his shop.

Thanks

JCZ · « **Reply #34 on:** January 03, 2010, 02:51:22 PM »

Quote from: Sapper6 on November 03, 2009, 02:50:44 PM

Makes me wonder what the HID headlights would look like on the SESG. Whada ya say JC. Got pics of your concord with the new xenon bulbs yet?

Not really very good examples but here's a couple pics I just snapped on the side of the road. The SERG has the stock headlights and my bike has the HID.

I've seen a lot better examples....not sure why these didn't turn out so well. Maybe it's because my forks are turned slightly away from the camera where the fixed fairing lights are straight ahead. Side by side, in person the stock headlights look yellow and dim compared to the white and bright of the HID. As a matter of fact, Jim (the owner of the SERG) was very suprised just now when I pulled him over and to take these pics.

JCZ · « **Reply #35 on:** January 03, 2010, 02:52:01 PM »

and one more

Fired00d · « **Reply #36 on:** January 03, 2010, 03:25:06 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on January 03, 2010, 02:51:22 PM

Not really very good examples but here's a couple pics I just snapped on the side of the road. The SERG has the stock headlights and my bike has the HID.

I've seen a lot better examples....not sure why these didn't turn out so well. Maybe it's because my forks are turned slightly away from the camera where the fixed fairing lights are straight ahead. Side by side, in person the stock headlights look yellow and dim compared to the white and bright of the HID. As a matter of fact, Jim (the owner of the SERG) was very suprised just now when I pulled him over and to take these pics.

Probably would show better when comparing a single bulb headlight against a single bulb headlight.

I noticed a big difference this summer when riding w/Neal and his HID.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Sapper6 · « **Reply #37 on:** January 04, 2010, 02:56:41 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on January 03, 2010, 02:51:22 PM

Not really very good examples but here's a couple pics I just snapped on the side of the road. The SERG has the stock headlights and my bike has the HID.

I've seen a lot better examples....not sure why these didn't turn out so well. Maybe it's because my forks are turned slightly away from the camera where the fixed fairing lights are straight ahead. Side by side, in person the stock headlights look yellow and dim compared to the white and bright of the HID. As a matter of fact, Jim (the owner of the SERG) was very suprised just now when I pulled him over and to take these pics.

Thanks for posting those JC. Maybe what you see in the pictures is affected by your computer monitor and your color settings. I definitely notice the yellowish color from the RG and the Whiter color of the HID SG bulb.

I think it may be about time for Household 6 to order my Xetronic kit from Jim.

JCZ · « **Reply #38 on:** January 04, 2010, 03:25:07 PM »

Let me just say at my age (I'll be 59 in four months) it makes a huge difference at night. That's when I need it the most....at night.

Cvostu · « **Reply #39 on:** January 09, 2010, 01:10:13 AM »

I like the look of the street glide with aux lights anyway,,, Fills out the front end of the bike.. Otherwise it looks like it's missing somethiong up front. Just my H.O. and humble it is,,

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