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Old 09-25-2015, 11:08 AM   #593
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Originally Posted by cheesy View Post
Well, I finally got to try out the HID headlight in real darkness while riding in the sticks tonight. I be impressed. In fact, I be very impressed. I wasn't too sure about my aiming job but that turned out dead on. Low beam pattern illuminates the entire lane for a couple hundred yards without washing much into the oncoming lane. High beam, good grief, will illuminate a reflective sign nearly a mile away. Need to think about these for the cars.

BTW, riding in the dark proved that my gauge bulbs are burned out.
I should try an HID.

Have you considered LED instrument lights?
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