Harley-Davidson® LED Lights
If you just got a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, you know you’re in for the ride of your life. With so many upgrades stretching across every 2017 model, you’ll enjoy better style, control, comfort, and power. But even while having fun, you should do everything you can to ride safe, and one of the best ways to start with safety is to improve your visibility. When you have lights that provide optimal brightness, you’ll be able to see the road, and others will be able to see you. This is crucial when it’s dark out, during the rain, fog, or even during broad daylight, as drivers have more difficulty seeing motorcycles. Get yourself noticed with some high quality lights by attaching LED lights to your Harley® bike! You’ll see improved visibility without sacrificing an ounce of style. It’s a great way to start safely, so we laid out some of the reasons why you should convert your Harley-Davidson to an LED lightshow! If you’d like to see what kinds of specific Harley-Davidson products you can put on your bike, you can order some through Barnes HD. We’re in Langley, BC, and only a short ride from Surrey, British Columbia.
Types of Lights
Lights come in many shapes, sizes, and have various functions, meaning they can be put virtually anywhere on your motorcycle. Because even the smallest LED bulbs still give off plenty of light, your placement options are very flexible, and you don’t have to worry about ruining the style. The first, most obvious choice is the headlight. You really won’t get a better headlight than an LED one. Halogens and HID lights work okay, but they don’t give off nearly as much brightness, they’re heavy, and they actually consume more energy. On the other hand, you can get a brighter beam with a small LED bulb than you could with a large halogen, and LEDs, although expensive at first, last much longer than standard bulbs. To accompany the headlamp, try a few LED light strips. These can go on your rims, along your seat, and even over your saddlebags. If you want to be visible from every angle, these will make your bike glow in even the foggiest conditions. Light rings, which wrap around your headlamp, also increase both visibility and your appearance, while LED brake lights and turn signals are bright enough to ensure everyone knows when you’re stopping or turning.
Why Use LED Lights?
Like we said before, LED lights have an all-around better bulb. They only use a fraction of the energy that incandescent lights consume, and a small LED shines much brighter than most other large bulbs. Because they’re so efficient, they don’t deplete your battery as quickly, and they last longer. So even though they’re more expensive at first, you won’t be replacing them nearly as often, meaning extra savings in the long run. As a motorcycle rider, you’ll also especially appreciate the overall lightness of an LED bulb. Every pound counts on a bike, and because you can get so much power from such a little bulb, you won’t be weighing your Harley down nearly as much. So even if you deck your ride out with a headlamp, brake lights, turn signals, lighting kits and LED strips, you’ll still cruise lighter than you would with just the standard incandescent features.
LEDs prove superiority in every category, so why not update your bike with these excellent accessories? Your Harley-Davidson is a mighty piece of equipment, and it deserves to be noticed, so stop by Barnes HD in Langley, BC to talk about getting some new bulbs installed on your motorcycle. Our dealership is very close to Surrey, British Columbia, so don’t hesitate to come on in!