Topic: HD adaptive LED headlight (Read 1885 times)

1roadking · « **on:** February 23, 2019, 04:51:05 PM »

Has anyone bought or tried one? I have an awful time riding at night here in NH. There are not many street lights and lots of sharp dark turns. I’m super interested in the merits of these adaptive models and looking for feed back. On a side note, they look awesome with the hallo around the outside👌

bobbym · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2019, 04:54:53 PM »

They diffentaly make a big difference I had one on my 2012 streetglide I ride a lot in mass and nh! Have them in my 18 RG awesome!

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Twolanerider · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2019, 06:32:06 PM »

Almost $900 for a headlight.... Damn. Admittedly appreciate the function. But.... damn. Have bought a lot of bikes over the years for less than that light costs.

1roadking · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2019, 07:03:45 PM »

I figure I’ve got $45k into the bike so another $800 won’t kill me lol. I’ve got a built motor, upgraded shocks, new windshield, exhaust and my missing piece is night vision and I ride a lot at night.

bobbym · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2019, 07:05:35 PM »

You wont be sorry! It's like the first time you got glasses!! Lol

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wiliturk · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2019, 02:15:19 PM »

I have read adaptive headlights are standard on the '19 CVO's, does that include the CVO Road Glide?

1roadking · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2019, 02:24:39 PM »

I was wondering if this was the case?

Cvostu · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2019, 05:50:07 PM »

Add the passing lamps too. It's a night and day difference. You won't be sorry. Stuart.

OBB · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2019, 06:33:46 PM »

Quote from: wiliturk on February 24, 2019, 02:15:19 PM

I have read adaptive headlights are standard on the '19 CVO's, does that include the CVO Road Glide?

No. Not sure where you read that but it isn't true. HD doesn't make the adaptive headlight for the RG. It's aftermarket.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2019, 07:01:12 PM »

Quote from: 1roadking on February 23, 2019, 07:03:45 PM

I figure I’ve got $45k into the bike so another $800 won’t kill me lol. I’ve got a built motor, upgraded shocks, new windshield, exhaust and my missing piece is night vision and I ride a lot at night.

Ah hell, we don't need to rationalize based on cost of bike or any other damn thing. "I want it, I'm getting it." That's good enough. Me nor anyone else gets to suggest to anyone else what they do with their bike or not. It's a lot of damn money for a headlight! Doesn't mean it's too damn much if that's what you want

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dayne66 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2019, 07:18:04 PM »

Who else makes one?
ABBH!

Twolanerider · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2019, 07:25:59 PM »

Quote from: dayne66 on February 24, 2019, 07:18:04 PM

Who else makes one?
ABBH!

That I've seen Dayne it's a one trick pony. Just JW Speaker. They're the OE for some other HD branded LED lights also.

https://www.jwspeaker.com/products/adaptive-led-headlights-model-8692-adaptive-2/

dayne66 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 24, 2019, 07:37:38 PM »

One manufacturer is ok......just prefer to not pay extra for the HD sticker.

JW...$900 cdn on amazon......will have to get a price at the dealer.......but....probably get a JW Speaker version on a future trip south of the border!

RetSUBLDO · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2019, 10:12:43 AM »

Quote from: wiliturk on February 24, 2019, 02:15:19 PM

I have read adaptive headlights are standard on the '19 CVO's, does that include the CVO Road Glide?

My 2019 CVO Limited does not have them.

Jeevz · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2019, 10:39:06 AM »

Quote from: OBB on February 24, 2019, 06:33:46 PM

HD doesn't make the adaptive headlight for the RG. It's aftermarket.

They say this will fit a RG? https://www.harley-davidson.com/store/7-in-daymaker-adaptive-led-headlamp

skratch · « **Reply #15 on:** February 25, 2019, 12:52:14 PM »

well, not actually. they list the road glide in the models that it fits, but then in the description say it doesn't fit road glides. either way, a 7 in headlight is not going to fit a road glide.

Unbalanced · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2019, 01:55:01 PM »

I have 2 of the new ones 8971 (2011 & 2015) and one of the 8970 ((2004) they work well

Only paid 325 for the new ones- posted a while back that’s Rossmeyers in Ormond was blowing these out.

NH Bulldog · « **Reply #17 on:** February 25, 2019, 03:11:15 PM »

I live in NH and ride all over the Northeast, Midwest and Canada. I know you don't have the aux lights, but I simply had mine programmed to stay on regardless of high/low beam and that has been plenty good for me. I can see the road-rats in plenty of time and feel very comfortable riding at all hours of the night. The cost for what I perceive as a marginal improvement in lighting (at best), is not something I can personally justify, but if it gives you peace of mind, go for it

1roadking · « **Reply #18 on:** February 25, 2019, 08:30:31 PM »

I have auxiliary lights, it’s fast tight turns that are an issue.

GQ_Knuckle_Draggerz · « **Reply #19 on:** February 26, 2019, 08:20:30 PM »

The adaptive head lamps you refer to will
only fit 2013 & older Road Glides

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