LED Headlights - Daymaker - 5.75" on Rocket Roadster

[barbagris]

OK - To adapt JW-SPEAKERS - Get thee a set of rings like these

I went for Harley ones
(iirc Headlamp Trim Ring-69623-99A) http://www.harley-davidson.com/app-content/service/isheets/-J01601.PDF

as:

1) Cheaper.
2) come with rubber anti-vibe gasket.

You cut back the inner edge (the bit that rests on the lens front) by about 12mm/1/2". I have an end mill and used a diamond coated cutting disc - but I'm sure with a steady hand and a dremmel it's possible.

Remove old ring and glass - push Speaker in against thin metal locating plate (square it up!) - fit new rings over - and Robert's your Aunty's live-in lover.

With CEE-Bailey glass protectors on as well.

As a plus - I think they look more streamlined too. But Function came before form. And (importantly for me) reversible.

 

[1olbull]

Because I'm not sure I ever posted them.

Shipping, local taxes and HD-Europe mark up.

Damm shame because I think the Daymakers my be a tad better (Can't prove this).
I hope to get a set of the 8630 to test for comparison.
Anyone with these in the Seattle area interested?
Has to be done after astronomical twilight (about 90 minutes after sunset) and takes about an hour.

VERY sweet mounting work on those headlights, Gray Beard!

 

[HansO]

Can you link to Chris's instructions, I can't find them.

sorry Chris never actually posted instructions he told me via E-mail I see if I can track down the e-mail when I get hom from work in about 13 hours

 

[barbagris]

Damm shame because I think the Daymakers my be a tad better (Can't prove this). VERY sweet mounting work on those headlights, Gray Beard!

On DIP I doubt it - as they have EU approval and there are some really tough restrictions for EU approval - esp relating to DIP beam. Main you may be right as the chip configuration differs. The one to also test - is the new Rivera Primo HedLed Phase 3.

 

[ponters]

hey barbagris, hows your dad going mate?

 

[barbagris]

hey barbagris, hows your dad going mate?

He's seemingly OK for now - the tests have been going well - just waiting for an Op' date.
For a while it looked as if they were going to do "Open Heart" - which is no easy deal at 83 years old.
Now it seems that may downgrade the risk.
Thing is he wont be allowed to drive after and my Mum no longer can - so somebody will need to be Chauffeur.
My brother is close to them - but he's a bit unstable at times.

 

[1olbull]

Wishing the very best to your Dad!

 

[TriumPhil]

I saw these at the bike show on Friday and was very impressed. I virtually never ride at night and i don't want to bother with aftermarket headlights, especially ones that can blind oncoming vehicles. The dual intensity D2s look to be the one's for me. Anybody here have some experience with them? BTW, these appeal to me more than the PIAAs:


http://www.twistedthrottle.com/dena...ght-kit-with-full-wiring-harness-and-m8-mount

 

[HansO]

He's seemingly OK for now - the tests have been going well - just waiting for an Op' date.
For a while it looked as if they were going to do "Open Heart" - which is no easy deal at 83 years old.
Now it seems that may downgrade the risk.
Thing is he wont be allowed to drive after and my Mum no longer can - so somebody will need to be Chauffeur.
My brother is close to them - but he's a bit unstable at times.

Thats good for dad if he can avoid open heart, but I guess that'l mean you will be moving back to ol' mother England

 

[HansO]

I saw these at the bike show on Friday and was very impressed. I virtually never ride at night and i don't want to bother with aftermarket headlights, especially ones that can blind oncoming vehicles. The dual intensity D2s look to be the one's for me. Anybody here have some experience with them? BTW, these appeal to me more than the PIAAs:


http://www.twistedthrottle.com/dena...ght-kit-with-full-wiring-harness-and-m8-mount

They look good but go for the 10 degree if you want to get any real distance lighting