LED headlight option

**Rookie13** · 03-25-2018, 01:04 PM

Hey all! I do not know if anyone else had tried these, but it is a much cheaper and easier install option to the DayMaker replacement. Also, appears to be much brighter than the HD headlights in comparison. The product name is Cougar Motor LED Headlight Bulb all-in-one conversion kit model/style number H4(9003 hi/low). Cost is $50 from Amazon for a pair. Actually discovered them when looking for replacements for my truck. They are a direct replacement, only change was to flip the rubber gasket seal once bulb is installed. I will post some before/after pics. If this idea has already been posted, my apologies for repeating.IMG_6200.jpg

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**Rookie13** · 03-25-2018, 01:08 PM

Forgot to add that the bulbs are warranted for 3 years.

mbarr10 · 03-25-2018, 04:06 PM

I just looked at them, Looks Like they sell in a Pair? Want to sell your extra. Seems your just down the road apiece from Minneapolis? Cheaper than my PIAA. Let me know how you like it. I get scared with the plastic lenses we have.

**Rookie13** · 03-25-2018, 10:42 PM

I haven't had any night road time with them based on our street and road conditions (i.e. An inch of salt and sand everywhere). I would be happy to help you with that. Send me a PM and we could figure out details. Thanks!

**Rookie13** · 05-01-2018, 12:09 AM

Just an update on the LED replacement- finally got an evening ride in. Best $50 I could have spent. The width and clarity are incredible. Very pleased.

MrMikey · 05-01-2018, 04:25 AM

You want a laugh, punch in the same thing on Amazon.ca. an H4 sells for US $51, In Canadustan same thing CAN $161. Damn that pisses me off. Sorry for the hijack..............Mike

BobBear · 05-01-2018, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MrMikey

You want a laugh, punch in the same thing on Amazon.ca. an H4 sells for US $51, In Canadustan same thing CAN $161. Damn that pisses me off. Sorry for the hijack..............Mike

Nobody said socialism was cheap.

**buckey1313** · 05-01-2018, 12:55 PM

That hair cut our prime minister sports and all the selfie pics and the air flights he takes all costs money and he is the most traveled man alive I believe.

**Rasta** · 05-01-2018, 09:53 PM

I was looking for one for my and saw the set for a car so I got them instead that way I could put one on each bike. Did this last year around this time and yes about the best thing I have done to the bikes...
Super bright lights!

**PhDr** · 01-23-2019, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rookie13

Hey all! I do not know if anyone else had tried these, but it is a much cheaper and easier install option to the DayMaker replacement. Also, appears to be much brighter than the HD headlights in comparison. The product name is all-in-one conversion kit model/style number H4(9003 hi/low). Cost is $50 from Amazon for a pair. Actually discovered them when looking for replacements for my truck. They are a direct replacement, only change was to flip the rubber gasket seal once bulb is installed. I will post some before/after pics. If this idea has already been posted, my apologies for repeating.Attachment 13725

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very interesting.

I looked into it and saw several with almost exact description.
Slightly different size.
Do you remember the exact part number?
THANKS

example

https://www.amazon.com/Cougar-Motor-.../dp/B07LGN7CGV

https://www.amazon.com/Cougar-Motor-.../dp/B07HNPFBQR

https://www.amazon.com/Cougar-Motor-...07LGN7CGV?th=1

mbarr10 · 01-24-2019, 01:31 AM

PhDr I can not speak for The cougar LEDs. I have purchased these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They are 3 sided Not 2, As I have heard they (3 is better than 2) reflect the light better. I was very disappointed in the High/ Low function. When Adjusted correctly on the low beam , as not to blind other drivers I found that the high beam was worthless to my vision on high beam, since it shot to high. and to drop the low beam down to make the high beam good= well I lost any city street vision like no head light at all. Nice bright light though. I am thinking Daymakers are a better way to go, even with the extra work and mods involved. Yet I am reluctant, because of the mod is a 65.00 error to fix if I do not like it since I would need to re-purchase a stock head light bracket( because you need to cut it to make a daymaker fit) if I do not like it.
Just some of my thoughts. I may try a different brand and use the 2 I have now in in truck since they will need new bulbs soon? 1992 truck? maybe time to replace?

**PhDr** · 01-25-2019, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mbarr10

PhDr I can not speak for The cougar LEDs. I have purchased these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They are 3 sided Not 2, As I have heard they (3 is better than 2) reflect the light better. I was very disappointed in the High/ Low function. When Adjusted correctly on the low beam , as not to blind other drivers I found that the high beam was worthless to my vision on high beam, since it shot to high. and to drop the low beam down to make the high beam good= well I lost any city street vision like no head light at all. Nice bright light though. I am thinking Daymakers are a better way to go, even with the extra work and mods involved. Yet I am reluctant, because of the mod is a 65.00 error to fix if I do not like it since I would need to re-purchase a stock head light bracket( because you need to cut it to make a daymaker fit) if I do not like it.
Just some of my thoughts. I may try a different brand and use the 2 I have now in in truck since they will need new bulbs soon? 1992 truck? maybe time to replace?

WOW....Thanks for the insight !!
I'm sure others will find it helpful.
I really appreciate your effort.

The Brotherhood of Riders is AWESOME

03-25-2018, 01:04 PM	#1
Rookie13 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Rochester, Minnesota Posts: 179	LED headlight option Hey all! I do not know if anyone else had tried these, but it is a much cheaper and easier install option to the DayMaker replacement. Also, appears to be much brighter than the HD headlights in comparison. The product name is Cougar Motor LED Headlight Bulb all-in-one conversion kit model/style number H4(9003 hi/low). Cost is $50 from Amazon for a pair. Actually discovered them when looking for replacements for my truck. They are a direct replacement, only change was to flip the rubber gasket seal once bulb is installed. I will post some before/after pics. If this idea has already been posted, my apologies for repeating.IMG_6200.jpg IMG_6205.jpg Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-25-2018, 04:06 PM	#3
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	I just looked at them, Looks Like they sell in a Pair? Want to sell your extra. Seems your just down the road apiece from Minneapolis? Cheaper than my PIAA. Let me know how you like it. I get scared with the plastic lenses we have. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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05-01-2018, 12:09 AM	#5
Rookie13 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Rochester, Minnesota Posts: 179	Just an update on the LED replacement- finally got an evening ride in. Best $50 I could have spent. The width and clarity are incredible. Very pleased. __________________ A nation of sheep will soon have a government of wolves- Edward R. Marrow Login or Register to Remove Ads
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MrMikey Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 403	You want a laugh, punch in the same thing on Amazon.ca. an H4 sells for US $51, In Canadustan same thing CAN $161. Damn that pisses me off. Sorry for the hijack..............Mike __________________ '09 Voyager
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03-25-2018, 01:08 PM	#2
Rookie13 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Rochester, Minnesota Posts: 179	Forgot to add that the bulbs are warranted for 3 years.
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03-25-2018, 10:42 PM	#4
Rookie13 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Rochester, Minnesota Posts: 179	I haven't had any night road time with them based on our street and road conditions (i.e. An inch of salt and sand everywhere). I would be happy to help you with that. Send me a PM and we could figure out details. Thanks!
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05-01-2018, 09:53 PM	#9
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,697	I was looking for one for my and saw the set for a car so I got them instead that way I could put one on each bike. Did this last year around this time and yes about the best thing I have done to the bikes... Super bright lights! __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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01-24-2019, 01:31 AM	#11
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	PhDr I can not speak for The cougar LEDs. I have purchased these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They are 3 sided Not 2, As I have heard they (3 is better than 2) reflect the light better. I was very disappointed in the High/ Low function. When Adjusted correctly on the low beam , as not to blind other drivers I found that the high beam was worthless to my vision on high beam, since it shot to high. and to drop the low beam down to make the high beam good= well I lost any city street vision like no head light at all. Nice bright light though. I am thinking Daymakers are a better way to go, even with the extra work and mods involved. Yet I am reluctant, because of the mod is a 65.00 error to fix if I do not like it since I would need to re-purchase a stock head light bracket( because you need to cut it to make a daymaker fit) if I do not like it. Just some of my thoughts. I may try a different brand and use the 2 I have now in in truck since they will need new bulbs soon? 1992 truck? maybe time to replace? __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles Last edited by mbarr10; 01-24-2019 at 01:35 AM.
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