Brighter Headlights BX2200

HarleyScooter · Oct 5, 2004

Matt, when I ordered my alternator they looked in the parts book and came up with something like $295 but after reading some threads here, I asked them what the price was from the Whole goods (I think that's what they called it) catalog and it was $165 and that is the complete kit. Did they tell you how long it would be until you get it?
HarleyScooter

bluecon1 · Oct 6, 2004

Harley, I got my alternater the next day (yesterday), put it on last night. As someone else mentioned, the instructions were crappy, but the instructions I pulled off TBN were great (thanks to whoever posted them). I can now turn on all the lights (6), heater, 4 ways, and I'm sure stuff I don't have, and it will maintain 14 volts easily. Still not certain I got the best price on the alternater, but I'm ready for winter.

kb7981 · Oct 6, 2004

I too wanted to be able to see under the bucket in the dark so I mounted a single rectangular light under the front of the tractor and added a switch next to the other switches on the dash. I used some sheet metal bent on a 90 degree angle to mount the light to, and then used holes that were already in the frame to mount the sheet metal to. (See Attachment)

jim_wilson · Oct 6, 2004

That would work for me too - what kind of light did you use? Looks like a fog or backup light

zvillebota · Oct 15, 2004

Has anyone tried the LED replacement bulbs for the 1156? These are supposed to have similar light output and require significantly less current.

SeymourBota · Oct 15, 2004

LED bulbs are not as bright but use significantly less power and run far cooler. Check out the comparison that this biker did of comparable taillight bulbs:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-technical-articles/halogen/

Halogens will definitely run too hot. A Xenon bulb looks like the best answer from all my research.