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[wachuko]

I won't dispute the superiority of the double lights on the Road Glides, but I like the Daymaker headlight on my 2014 CVO King also. I should say I don't ride a lot at night and after sundown I try to avoid roads that I know have really tight dark turns, so for the riding I normally do at night this light is great. It lights at least three times farther down the road than my 2010 Heritage that had the stock halogen reflector and aux lights.

All we are saying is that the Daymaker lights in the older Road Glides (the daymaker lights that came out before the 2015 ) are the best of all that have come out so far.

I have an RK CVO as well... and side by side with the 2011 Road Glide with Daymakers...simply no comparison... That same guy upgraded his 2011 RG to a 2015 RG-S a few weeks ago, and the same thing... his new lights are not better than the ones he had on the 2011...  HD went backwards in light output or the design of the housing in the new RGs headlights... but they are not as good as the previous generation.

Anyway.... with the RK CVO stock headlight, and the auxiliary lights that I have, it is all good now. 

[YELLOWBIRD]

All we are saying is that the Daymaker lights in the older Road Glides (the daymaker lights that came out before the 2015 ) are the best of all that have come out so far.




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YB

[FLSTFI Dave]

I won't dispute the superiority of the double lights on the Road Glides, but I like the Daymaker headlight on my 2014 CVO King also. I should say I don't ride a lot at night and after sundown I try to avoid roads that I know have really tight dark turns, so for the riding I normally do at night this light is great. It lights at least three times farther down the road than my 2010 Heritage that had the stock halogen reflector and aux lights.

I live way out, in the Sticks, about 20 miles from the nearest roads with street lights.  Its very dark with lots of curves.  The Daymaker single light like on my 13 CVO King and Kings before 15 are the best single light headlights in my opinion.  My wife has phase 5 led on her heritage and this is better.  I had HID and this is better.  So far the only thing better is the Road Glide original Daymakers

[charles05663]

All we are saying is that the Daymaker lights in the older Road Glides (the daymaker lights that came out before the 2015 ) are the best of all that have come out so far.

Maybe part of the redesign was to cut costs and increase profits and put out a lessor product.  I know that is out of character for HD though.

 

[FLSTFI Dave]

Maybe part of the redesign was to cut costs and increase profits and put out a lessor product.  I know that is out of character for HD though.

 

I could agree when we are talking the lights on the CVO.  But lets take the Road Glide in 13, only the CVO had LED Daymakers.  Now while its not quite as good a light as the original on the CVO, on the road glide and road glide Special it is far superior to any light that has been on it before.

Also Every 15 road glide I know that has been delivered has had to have the lights adjusted up, and that makes a huge difference.  My bike they were way low, same with my Wifes, same with another Lady my wife knows and a Guy I know.  Seems they come aimed very low from the factory.

[donvito]

What year did the CVO start coming with daymakers as oem? is there a projector led or HID available? Ive always understood that projectors if adjusted properly throw out more light?

[FLSTFI Dave]

What year did the CVO start coming with daymakers as oem? is there a projector led or HID available? Ive always understood that projectors if adjusted properly throw out more light?

For the Road Glide it was 2013.  My 12 had regular lights, and a friends 13 came with the Daymakers.  The original non reflectors are brighter than the ones on my 15 which are reflector.  I installed the day makers original style on my 12.

[MrSurly]

as an aside: While Christmas shopping I saw the Phase 7 pretty cheap here: http://www.leatherup.com/p/Cruiser-Motorcycle-Headlights/Kuryakyn-Phase-Seven-7-in.-L.E.D.-Headlight/321595.html
As stated, I'm not a big fan of it but many are, and the price seemed notable.

[Gnarl78]

I have a 2008 CVO Ultra and put HIDs into the dual halogen bulb housing. I like the light output and pattern. They are very bright day and night. For my passing lamps I have LEDs similar to the Trucklite Phase 6's. I put Custom Dynamics LED rings for my turn signals. I'm happy with this setup.

[MrSurly]

That sounds interesting. Can you post some pics? I'm also curious as to the "color" of the HIDs.

[DOWNTOWN DON]

I have a 2008 CVO Ultra and put HIDs into the dual halogen bulb housing.

Just curious, where did you mount the ballasts?

[FLHTCUSE7]

If you want good lights check out Clearwaters Erica lights. 6,000 Lumens per light.

I have a set on my 1200GS, cant get better lights.

[MrSurly]

Well, now that I've checked on the ERICAs, the HD projector seems quite the bargain.


I've looked through their site and cannot find the answer to a simple question: How many lamps are in a 'kit'?


They do look awesome. I currently have the Kury 3" fork-mounted lamps and am planning to get their led conversion kit (5035) for them. These other smaller clearwaters are looking pretty cool.

[Trapperdog]

The Clearwater light kits all come with a pair of lights. The Ericas are 6K lumens ea for a total of 12K lumens, but much too large for a fork mount. The Darlas at 2K lumens ea are the best choice for fork mounts. Each kit has an on/ off switch, a variable dimmer, and can be wired to the horn circuit so the lights flash with horn activation. Expensive, but top of the line parts and construction

[FLHTCUSE7]

Erica's are not cheap but then again I was looking for good lights, not lights that look good.