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LED Headlights - my experience fitting them

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PhilY

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Most who want them have already fitted LEDs but here's my experience:

1. Got Fahren H7s ($40)from Amazon based upon recommendations on this forum.
2. Removed windshield, instrument cluster, mirrors and upper instrument console (use a small screw driver to release the plastic locks holding the top to the bottom).
3. Had to slightly alter the locking rings to accommodate the new lights using a Dremel (see photos--left original/right modified). NOTE: The Tab on the retaining ring goes DOWN--start it about 4 o'clock and turn to 6 to lock.
4. Even though the driver and extra cord could be squeezed into the headlight housing, I bought extended dust covers ($10) to (hopefully) provide more ventilation/cooling. (83 MM fit perfectly).

It was a straightforward job and perfect results so far.

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PhilY said:
Most who want them have already fitted LEDs but here's my experience:

1. Got Fahren H7s ($40)from Amazon based upon recommendations on this forum.
2. Removed windshield, instrument cluster, mirrors and upper instrument console (use a small screw driver to release the plastic locks holding the top to the bottom).
3. Had to slightly alter the locking rings to accommodate the new lights using a Dremel (see photos--left original/right modified). NOTE: The Tab on the retaining ring goes DOWN--start it about 4 o'clock and turn to 6 to lock.
4. Even though the driver and extra cord could be squeezed into the headlight housing, I bought extended dust covers ($10) to (hopefully) provide more ventilation/cooling. (83 MM fit perfectly).

It was a straightforward job and perfect results so far.

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Good for you :clap: :clap: (and thanks for the pics) I love hearing from other DIY'ers ..... Since I discovered and recommended the Fahren's .... what do you think of the light output vs. stock ?????? ..... My Fahren's are on an RT which has a different reflector than yours so how do you like them ????? Thanks ....Mike :thumbup:
 
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BLUEKNIGHT911 said:
Good for you :clap: :clap: (and thanks for the pics) I love hearing from other DIY'ers ..... Since I discovered and recommended the Fahren's .... what do you think of the light output vs. stock ?????? ..... My Fahren's are on an RT which has a different reflector than yours so how do you like them ????? Thanks ....Mike :thumbup:
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Mike, Thanks for the reco. Don't often ride at night but the light output is EXCELLENT and beam pattern is identical to stock. Also like the white light color vs. the stock with yellowish tinge. I was worried about the LEDs throwing CANBUS codes but so far no issues.
 
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