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Old Mar 18, 2018 | 09:28 AM
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LED Headlights

I am looking for a set of LED headlight bulbs that has the same color as the stock factory headlights. I don't want the super white or blue looking lights. (for some reason I can't see as well with them) but I do like the longevity and reliability of the LED lights. Ideally, they would look light factory sealed beams when installed and turned on. Anyone know if they even make them?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2018 | 10:36 PM
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All you really need to do is buy a (non sealed) 7 inch housing with H4 plugs and off you go. It’s pretty simple but a little bit spendy. Also make sure you do the headlight relay mod if you have not yet
 
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 12:02 PM
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Why do you need relays when the LEDs draw much less current than incandescent lights?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 04:40 PM
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You don’t need to, however it’s stil good practice to do so. Still gonna be way less amperage running through your switch and I have personally seen a difference
 
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I think the OP should do the headlamp relay mod 1ST. That will brighten up his existing headlamp bulbs. That might satisfy him.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2018 | 07:35 AM
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Here’s the option I went with. I also followed the relay suggestion. H4 relay setups are available on eBay readily.

https://www.auxbeam.com/70021807?ref=samesize


 
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Old Mar 27, 2018 | 09:28 AM
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Did not know one could make an LED or HID headlight generate the same light color as an incandescent lamp. Anyway, there is a company called trucklite that sells a lot of solutions that should fit our trucks. I used their 7-inch round headlight on a previously Harley I owned. Was a reasonable option to the $500 price for a single headlight from Harley. However, with my current bike I got the new style led 7-inch headlamps and they are great - I ride at dusk/dawn and night a lot.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2018 | 11:09 PM
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I bought these off amazon with HIDs for low beam and incandescent for high beams. So far is very appealing especially at night or in low light
 
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