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Lighting on my 78 is not the best is there an option someone has discovered using LED lights?
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Bruce Doucette
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Welcome to 1978.
There are sophisticated LED options for vintage bikes and they are expensive. Your square headlight makes it more of a challenge. Some folks on here claim improvements from inexpensive options. Hopefully, you can find it with the search function.Marty (in Mississippi)
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after market unit
I will try one of those 50 dollar aftermarket units. Darned old eyeballs can't see nothing anymore! Thank Marty!Bruce Doucette
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If you are trying cheap ones DO NOT waste money on the LED bulbs that fit the stock reflector. Get a whole LED unit that just goes in the headlight bucket. The stock reflector is not designed to be used with LED and does a terrible job reflecting it.Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Yup, what Nate said.1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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Not for the square headlight bike, but somebody will find this interesting.
https://revivalcycles.com/collection...-led-headlight
You gotta be committed to you old iron because you'll pay as much for the light as you did for the bike.
Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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Marketed to the Hardley riders who just have deep pockets (or deep credit).Originally posted by jetmechmarty View PostNot for the square headlight bike, but somebody will find this interesting.
https://revivalcycles.com/collection...-led-headlight
You gotta be committed to you old iron because you'll pay as much for the light as you did for the bike.
Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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It's Only a low beam for $800!?!?!?Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Apparently, it adapts like the LEDs on the newer FJR:Originally posted by natemoen View Post
It's cheaper than $18K for a new bike with adaptive lighting.The JW Speaker adaptive headlight knows when you are leaning in for a turn and fills the void with a lumen output of 1150 (high beam) and a 750 lumen output (low beam). The more you lean the brighter it gets up to a 30 degree lean. Be aware of small and large animals around every turn so you can stay safe while rolling through nightime twisties. The JW Speaker features superior visibility (it's as bright as the law allows), improves safety, features a polycarbonate lens and is made in the U.S.A.-- Scott
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2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
1979 XS1100F: parts
2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.
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Ducati has adaptive lighting as well. Now, you can have it on your Eleven Special.Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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Ducati has adaptive lighting as well. Now, you can have it on your Eleven Special.Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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i used a snowmobile bulb rated for off road only
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-motorcycle-p...ationFlag=true
one like this check your local shops you will only be using it on your own property and not on the road correct
https://www.amazon.ca/HLA-H83140171-.../dp/B000COBLKW
or
https://www.amazon.ca/HLA-H83140171-...ype=motorcycleSeamus Ó hUrmholtaigh
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2008 Nomad "Deja Buick'Comment
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No. It has low and high beam, plus adaptive cornering lights. All for $800.Originally posted by natemoen View Post
I try to be in before I get darked on. The vintage light on my vintage bike is OK.Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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Poprock put a LED light in his special. I'll have to text about how well it works. I know he didn't pay that much for it because he's about as cheap as I am...
It looked a lot like that 800 buck unit shown about but I'm sure he said it was reasonably priced...
TonyHi my name is Tony and I'm a bikeoholic.
The old gray biker ain't what he used to be.Comment
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Why not just buy the Truck-Lite 7" round light?1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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