High Beams/Low Beams

[jimmykjimmy]

I just completed my first trip with my cycling buddies. One of the first things they had noticed about the spyder on the highway is that the low beams were not very bright. They suggested that I keep my high beams on at all times. I thought this was a good idea since this had been recommended some time ago to me at a cycling instruction class.

So I began to think about my headlamps. Installing the HId headlamps seems to me to be an expensive endeavor to solve what appears to be a problem with my low beams.

I know that quite a few spyder owners have converted to the H. I D. beams. However, I thought there might possibly be another less expensive solution. Anyone have any other ideas, thanks.

 

[Some Guy]

I used to run with my brights on all the time because the stock headlights are nearly worthless at night otherwise. A few weeks ago I upgraded to the ESI (No Magic Neon) HID lights and WOW! What a difference! hyea:

The BRP HID lights are WAY overpriced...go with the ESI lights if you decide to go the HID route. :thumbup:

http://www.esicycleproducts.com/spyderheadfog.html

 

[Dudley]

I just completed my first trip with my cycling buddies. One of the first things they had noticed about the spyder on the highway is that the low beams were not very bright. They suggested that I keep my high beams on at all times. I thought this was a good idea since this had been recommended some time ago to me at a cycling instruction class.

So I began to think about my headlamps. Installing the HId headlamps seems to me to be an expensive endeavor to solve what appears to be a problem with my low beams.

I know that quite a few spyder owners have converted to the H. I D. beams. However, I thought there might possibly be another less expensive solution. Anyone have any other ideas, thanks.

Low beams are not a problem in the daytime...just don't use them. I have been riding for over 40 years and have always used OEM lights and high beams are always used in daytime. Low beams are for night time use to keep your lights out of on-coming drivers' eyes. My thoughts.

 

[3wheeldemon]

Low beams are not a problem in the daytime...just don't use them. I have been riding for over 40 years and have always used OEM lights and high beams are always used in daytime. Low beams are for night time use to keep your lights out of on-coming drivers' eyes. My thoughts.

:agree:

3WD

 

[RTGENE]

I am lucky enough to have ridden in front of a number of spyders. I have repeated to everyone ----I can't see if your lights are on unless you turn on your high beams---Please use your high beams they really show up.
Ride safe

 

[bone crusher]

I am lucky enough to have ridden in front of a number of spyders. I have repeated to everyone ----I can't see if your lights are on unless you turn on your high beams---Please use your high beams they really show up.
Ride safe

:hun:

If you can't see them, they're probably angled too low...I plan on getting HID lights (ESI) sooner or later, but I don't think the stock lights are bad....I ride at night and I have no problem with them...I also have the fog lights...they add a lot of light...

You can adjust the beam direction from underneath the light...need a long (really long) screwdriver and a good flashlight...

If you adjust the beams properly, they work just fine...HIDs provide more light, but I can't knock BRP for the stock lights...

 

[Firefly]

Proper headlight alignment is detailed in the manual. HID's will make a world of difference.

 

[Mo Lee]

Always high beam during daylight and as much as possible when it is dark. I find the stock headlight plenty bright, they are brighter than either of my Valkyries and they both have after market running lights. Except for about 1 month in the summer I ride 12 miles of forest rat infested roads in the dark and have not got one yet,( knock on wood).

 

[BumbleBee]

High Beams during the day, and low beams at night. :f_spider:

 

[NancysToy]

After I adjusted my wife's headlights (by eye, not according to the book) I can see her just fine in daylight in my mirrors on low beams. The stock Spyder headlight adjustment is way off, IMO. On the other hand, with this shutter type of headlight, there is no additional current draw if you run high beams. I just never remember to flip them back to low.

 

[Tom in NM]

Stock works

After I adjusted my wife's headlights (by eye, not according to the book) I can see her just fine in daylight in my mirrors on low beams. The stock Spyder headlight adjustment is way off, IMO. On the other hand, with this shutter type of headlight, there is no additional current draw if you run high beams. I just never remember to flip them back to low.

:agree:

I ended up not adjusting mine. They work just fine on high all the time.

I also agree with the others that upgrading to HD is not a "must do".

Tom

 

[Star Cruiser]

I am lucky enough to have ridden in front of a number of spyders. I have repeated to everyone ----I can't see if your lights are on unless you turn on your high beams---Please use your high beams they really show up.
Ride safe

Seems funny that many are saying they are not bright enough. I agree about not leaving high beams on at night (blinding oncoming traffic). However, bikers (including Spyder-Ryders) have told me that the headlight alignment seems to too bright on the right light only. The adjustment is as the manual states and the right is aimed higher than the right. Seems strange, but it does help lighting up the signs on the side of the road. Anyone else have thier lights adjusted this way? Do you like it that way?

 

[draboo]

I have exactly the reverse problem. I get flashed all the time with dims on. When my wife is riding with me, the lights are shining up in the trees and lighting up over pass signs way before we get to them.

I have to adjust the lights and adjust the rear shock to its stiffest position.


Thanks for the reminder.