Kuryakyn LED Headlight?

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I've got the same Hella housing on my RK, but I installed a Hella 80W/100W bulb. The high beam is incredibly bright, and due to the design of the housing the low beam has a sharp cutoff to keep it out of people's eyes. For now, I think it's the best setup for the buck. I have no doubt that LED's are about to take over though - I have a couple of LED flashlights that are amazingly bright.
 
I put the same Hella setup in a truck a few years ago. The prisming of the lamp was so great because it sculpted the light beam so perfectly. Also, the 100w high beam was incredible. Probably blinded a few people who hit me with their puny 60w high beams.
I did learn the hard way though, that the 100w light needs relays and you need to make sure there are no heat issues with the bulb housing.
 
I'm a little concerned about the factory connector at the back of the bulb, but not so much about a relay - Road Glides have two headlights with a total of 120W with an otherwise similar electrical system.
 
Greetings Tx-Skydiver.
Good question - I have looked at and considered getting one on my bike.

I tried to grab one of our R&D guys who I know has recently had this question asked of them. I was unsuccessful. So, from memory (remember... old brain cells) here is what I think I know I the subject:

Generally, it will depend on how your device modulates the headlight. It may work. Here's the problem, without testing, if it works, we can't tell you for how long it may work.

Since the LED headlight is electronic, there may be some issue with the affect of the modulating device on the circuitry and the long term performance of the headlight and / or the modulator. I know "maybe" isn't a very good answer.

Do you have an issue with telling me the make / model of the device? If we're lucky, our Tech Support people have already dealt with this in the past.

At the same time, you might also contact that manufacturer and ask them the same question. They may have already done the testing and might have the answer waiting for you. If they don't, they may welcome your question because you wont' be the last one to ask.
 
I don't recall the manufactorer or model, nor is the device labeled with the information, unfortunately.

That said - I'd be more than happy to test for you. Just send me a set of lights. ;-)
 
I don't think it would be a too hard job to manufacture a modulator into the electronics of the LED light. It would be up to the buyer to flip the switch to turn the modulator on or off.
 
Lightguy,thanks for the interesting info on LED lighting and I've appreciated your honesty.They'll be on my next "to buy"list for my Ultra Classic.
 
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