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Just wondering how people feel about their fog / drivings lights that are located in the lower cowl. I'm thinking of getting some and would like to know what are good brands and what to stay away from.
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I had Hondaline LED lights put on mine as part of the $1000 acc. add on when I bought my bike. But when the sun goes down its cold out so I have not had a chance to ride after dark. It got close last weekend and I put them on and was surprised how much light they cast. I think they are a good investment.
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My 07 came with them and I find they are a definite asset. They don't throw the light far but it illuminates the ground from the front of the bike up to where the actual headlights start. They do a good job of providing added frontal protection at twilight from oncoming cars. They are indeed worth the money in my opinion.
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I have dealer installed at time of purchase Hondaline halogen fog lights including the protective covers. I can't say how the do in fog but I believe they do help light up the near field. More important to me is the fact that they provide a "see me" function and that makes them worthwhile IMHO.
I have dealer installed at time of purchase Hondaline halogen fog lights including the protective covers. I can't say how the do in fog but I believe they do help light up the near field. More important to me is the fact that they provide a "see me" function and that makes them worthwhile IMHO.
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Here is a recommended set for about $80.00.http://www.electricalconnection.com/driving-lights/dl_gl1800-led.htm
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I have a neighbor rider who just installed some HID ( ? ) low beam light bulbs. The hook up requires an additional ballast. WOW! Unbelievable light power. I was riding behind him at night and using his illumination to guide me. With these puppies lower fog lights do nothing but add looks. I jumped ahead of him to get a look at the lighting in my rear view mirror and between his headlamps, lower driving lights and turn signals it looked like a train was following me. With a set of these nothing more is needed. I'll get some specifics of these from him soon.
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I didn't get into the specifics of the brand or where he got them from, but I will inquire in detail when I see him and post it here on this thread. I was so impressed with the illumination that when I arrived home I told Mz. Vickie about it. I try to avoid driving at night be it in a car or on a bike; but if I had to, I would want these bulbs lighting my way. Be patient, I'll get some info.
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I like these as they make me a little more visible. They do light up the near road well also. This helps on the back roads at night. Around here there is a heavy clay soil which shrinks and swells and breaks up the pavement. The fog lights let me see this coming a lot better.
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I've got a set of the Honda LED's waiting for the right time to install. I really think the lights on my '09 are the best m/c light I've ever experienced, but I like the idea of having the LED's for dusk/dawn hours, and the increased visibility from the forward (oncoming) direction. As to fog, I'm in it lots in the morning hours, it's just what we go through in our area, every bit helps. I'm also thinking a cow bell might be a good thing for forest rats and the like
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I have the Honda LED's on my 09. They don't throw a whole lot of light down the road, but they do make the bike more visible, which is really why I bought them. If you want driving lights, you will need something else and higher up on the fairing.
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I have noticed that the fog/driving lamps seem to be a little more white than the headlamps. Not much but a little and they do seem to make critter eyes gleem more than the headlights by themselves. Guess they have a higher Kelvin number than the regular lights.I've got a set of the Honda LED's waiting for the right time to install. I really think the lights on my '09 are the best m/c light I've ever experienced, but I like the idea of having the LED's for dusk/dawn hours, and the increased visibility from the forward (oncoming) direction. As to fog, I'm in it lots in the morning hours, it's just what we go through in our area, every bit helps. I'm also thinking a cow bell might be a good thing for forest rats and the like
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Sorry for the delay. I will call Don today for the specs. Sincerely, Your humble and obedient servant......
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As promised. The driving lit HID kit came from this web site : http://www.futurevisionhid.com/motorcycle For those who may be serious, there is a fellow in Manassas, VA ( the fellow Don purchased the kit from ) who is an Independent Dealer of Amsoil, etc. named Mark Nist. Mark will be ordering and installing my car tire later this year. Don suggested those interested may want to go directly through Mark to purchase the light kit. That e-mail addy is : [email protected] com. Phone # 703-407-5260
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