LED HEADLIGHTS

[Rocket Scientist]

Could any of you fellows recommend a good set of led headlights for an early Rocket ? I've heard some of Chinese knock offs are pretty good. Any suggestions ?

 

[1olbull]

Fred,
JW Speaker Adaptive2 = the BEST choice!
BTW, I have already packed one of my light meters for the trip so I don't forget a third time.
I want to learn and am anxious to know how the china knock-offs compare.

 

[Ishrub]

You can get functioning Adaptives for under US$160 a apir and std 5.75" LEDs will cost about US$50 -75 a pair.

These links may be old but just google or search the details on eBay and you will find the same or similar. Be aware their are ones that appear the same as adaptives but just have indicator flasher functons and not the corner turning extra light. If the have it they will clearly show like my website photos below.


Prices in my old posts were Aussie dollars about US0.66 now.

5.75" Adaptive LED for US$98 each delivered.

Originally posted here: Headlight for 2009 Touring Yea, I bit the bullet and just got some Chinese knockoff Adaptives from Ali Express with free shipping by buying each separately in two transactions, If you order two together you will get a small freight charge. Choice of black or Chrome...

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Back in 2019 I got some Chinese adaptive LED knockoffs of the USA made HD Daymaker versions by JW Speaker.
Still in the boxes.
I still have the first excellent Chinese LEDs fitted.

extract from old post 2019:
Yea, I bit the bullet and just got some Chinese knockoff Adaptives from Ali Express with free shipping by buying each separately in two transactions, If you order two together you will get a small freight charge.

Choice of black or Chrome face. I went black.

5 3/4' LED Headlamp Driving Light For Harley Motorcycle Projector Headlights 5.75" Adaptive Cornering Led headlight
Price: US $98.41 / piece (Approx. Au$140 each).
Link:
Buy Products Online from China Wholesalers at Aliexpress.com

As always I expect errors in specs listings like wattage which is really made up and far more than their real consumption:

SPECIFICATIONS:

Lumens Output: 3520LM /2120 LM (Hi/Lo)
Size: 5.75"
Color: Black,Chrome
Bulb Socket: H4
Housing: Die-cast Aluminum
Operating Voltage: 9-24V DC
Color Temperature: 6000K Pure White
Housing Material: Die-cast Aluminum
Life Span: 30000+hours
Working temperature: -40~85℃

Package Included:
1PSC 5.75" Round LED Projection Headlight

The use of special sealing treatment technology
With high quality sealant
Don't drop hood,and efficient waterproof

Application:
For Harley with 5.75 In. Round LED Headlight
-'06-'11 VRSCD and VRSCDX
-'15-later XG
-'04-later XL
-'09-'13 XR
-'91-later Dyna(except FLD and '91-'05 FXDWG)
-'84-'99 FLSTS and FXSTS
-'08-'11 FLSTSB
-'05-'06 FLSTSC
-'10-12 FLSTSE
-'00-later FXCW, FXCWC, FXS, FXSB, FXSBSE, FXST, FXSTB, FXSTC and FXSTD Models

For Triumph Motorcycles with 5 3/4 Inch Round LED Headlight
For '05-'10 Speed Triple
For Street Triple (Round Headlight Model)
For Rocket 3/4 and Thunderbird
For Victory Motorbike
For '15-'16 Indian Scout
For '17 Victory Octane

Packaging Details
Unit Type:
piece
Package Weight:
1.5kg
Package Size:
12cm x 10cm x 10cm

 

[Mongler07]

Fred,
JW Speaker Adaptive2 = the BEST choice!
BTW, I have already packed one of my light meters for the trip so I don't forget a third time.
I want to learn and am anxious to know how the china knock-offs compare.

This 100%
Pay up for them. Worth it.

 

[Journeyman]

Fred- I had these on my Roadster and was very very happy with them. One went out after a couple of years (got cloudy) and the company sent me a new one pronto!
Lifetime warranty

Eagle Lights 5 3/4" Black Gen 3

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Fred,
JW Speaker Adaptive2 = the BEST choice!
BTW, I have already packed one of my light meters for the trip so I don't forget a third time.
I want to learn and am anxious to know how the china knock-offs compare.

Hi ya Bull ! I almost never ride at night. To many deer where I live. And if I do find myself out after dark, I drive like a little old lady, so I'm not a candidate for big $$$ super duper adaptives. I've been running Piaa super bright incandescents for years. I've road with some people with LEDS and find them very comparable. I'm curious if anyone has any long term history with led knock offs. Like how long do they last, and when they burn out do you have to replace the entire assembly.

 

[Bob R]

I have been running Sunpie (Chinese knockoff) in my Touring for 10 years now without an issue. Brighter than the OEM poverty candles and a nice crisp upper cut off. If/whem it dies I will probably go with Chinese again.

bob

 

[Rocket Scientist]

This 100%
Pay up for them. Worth it.

I almost never ride at night. A set of JW's cost more than my bikes worth

 

[mexican]

Eagle eyes lights, im happy at around $160 for the set

 

[R-III-R Turbo]

Despite being really cool looking and delivering great illumination, they don't seem get a lot of love, amongst Rocket III guys, due to price I reckon... but there is always the OEM Triumph option i.e. retrofit Rocket 3 lights to a Rocket III.

Fun fact, these are made by JW Speaker for Triumph.

Triumph LED Headlights anyone?

So Mrs. R-III-R Turbo decided to spend an obscene amount of money on me/headlights for my birthday, isn't she wonderful and aren't they so pretty :) Mrs must be loaded ;-) Then the next question would be: what does she want in return lol ;-)

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