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Video-Best LED Headlight for Harley-Davidson-Ciro 3D Vision X

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Video-I tested three of the best LED headlights for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The Ciro 3D Vision X, the Harley Daymaker, and the Kuryakyn Phase 7. I tested the headlights in a real world environment. The Ciro 3D Vision X LED Headlight came out #1.

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Here are my findings in order, starting with the best:

1. Ciro 3D Vision X LED Headlight (WINNER/BEST) $420
2. Harley Daymaker Projector LED Headlight (STILL GOOD) $525
3. Kuryakyn Phase 7 LED Headlights $270

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**The Ciro 3D Vision X comes in both 7″ and 5.75″ in black/chrome or plain chrome.

Note: A wiring adapter plug is needed if going from stock 2 plug Harley halogen headlamp to a single plug LED headlamps such as the Ciro 3D Vison X or the Kuryakyn Phase 7. It is your responsibility to make sure you get the correct wiring adapter. These wiring adapters basically convert the two plug stock Harley halogen headlight to a single plug LED headlight plug. This information is just for guidance.

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Video-Ciro 3D Fang Harley LED Signal Inserts-Brightest

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Video-These are the Ciro 3D Fang LED Signal, Taillight, & Brake Light Inserts for Harley-Davidson. They are super bright and provide additional white light to the front. When you turn the signals on they turn to amber. On the rear, they are white until you turn the ignition on and they turn to red. Hit your rear signals and get the red signal light. These are way brighter than the stock Harley halogen brake lights and signals.

These are plug and play and have a great “fang” look as the tops protrude out a bit. You won't be disappointed with this super high quality and stylish LED signal and brake light replacements for your Harley. And you know they are high quality as they are from Ciro 3D.

After install, hit your hazard lights for a bit to sync your dash panel signal light indicator, so it flashes at the same rate. Thanks to the community for shouting this out in the live broadcast.

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3 Best & Brightest LED Headlights for Harley-Davidson | Real World Testing by Bikers

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Video-I installed and tested 3 of the best & most commonly known LED headlights for Harley-Davidson motorcycles in this video.  I tested these motorcycle headlights in a real world biker environment.  I filmed the results & am sharing my findings with you in this comparison video. There are an array of LED headlights for Harley's in the marketplace, but not all are that good. We all know the stock halogen headlights on Harley's lack in brightness, but there are exceptions depending on what Harley model you get. Some models are coming with Harley Daymaker LED headlights now. 

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  1. VISION X XMC 7″ HEADLIGHT LED (By Ciro 3D) ($420)
    1. Also, comes in 5.75″ ($400)
    2. Black Chrome or Chrome Versions
    3. Also, comes in two set for Harley Road Glides! ($760)
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  2. HARLEY DAYMAKER PROJECTOR LED HEADLAMP ($525)
    1. Also, comes in 5.75″ ($400)
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  3. KURYAKYN PHASE 7 LED HEADLAMP ($270)
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Note: A wiring adapter plug is needed if going from stock 2 plug Harley halogen headlamp to a single plug LED headlamps such as the Ciro 3D Vison X or the Kuryakyn Phase 7. It is your responsibility to make sure you get the correct wiring adapter. These wiring adapters basically convert the two plug stock Harley halogen headlight to a single plug LED headlight plug. This information is just for guidance. 

  1. Adapter Harness for Ciro 3D Vision X LED Headlight (from our Official Store)
    1. If converting from a stock Harley-Davidson 2 plug halogen headlight to a Vision X LED headlight, you'll need a Vision X LED Headlight Wiring Adapter. 
  2. Kuryakyn Phase 7 LED Headlamp Adapter Harness For Harley Touring / Trike 2014-2017
    1. 2014-Up FLHT & FLHX Touring & Trike models will require the additional purchase of a Kuryakyn Headlamp Adapter Harness.  

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#1-VISION X XMC 7″ HEADLIGHT LED (By Ciro 3D)

The Ciro 3D Vision X is my favorite and came in first place for many reasons. I really like the look of the headlight when off & it looks even better when on! It has a very nice integrated glow ring around the actual headlight that has a really bad ass look. The other headlights I tested lacked this additional integrated LED glow ring. It comes in both 7″ and 5.75″ models in colors black/chrome and chrome.  It also comes in a two set for Harley Road Glides!

The Vision X LED Headlight is priced at $420, much less than the Harley Daymaker at $525. The best part is that the Vision X outperforms the Daymaker at a lesser price. The Vision X is especially impressive in high-beam mode. It produces a more white, thicker, wider, & brighter light than the Daymaker. You'll want to watch my video to see what I'm talking about.  Here is what Ciro 3D says about it.

Light the night with this superbright and durable LED headlight from Vision X. Glow ring is integrated and the light is backed by a lifetime warranty!

#2-HARLEY DAYMAKER PROJECTOR LED HEADLAMP

The Harley Daymaker LED headlight is the most expensive and way overpriced. Well, because that's standard practice for Harley.  Don't get me wrong, it's a great headlight & I doubt anyone would be disappointed with the performance. It came in second place in my testing. Here is what Harley says about it.

Cut through the night. Harley-Davidson® Daymaker™ LED Lamps are brighter and whiter in color and provide a superior light pattern over standard incandescent lamps. Compared to the yellow light of a traditional halogen bulb, the LED lamp produces a daylight color impression that appears more natural to the user.

#3-KURYAKYN PHASE 7 LED HEADLAMP

The Kuryakyn Phase 7 LED is a good LED headlight for Harley and comes in at a price way less than the Vision X and Daymaker at only $270. I ran the Phase 7 LED on my Harley Street Glide Special for several years before being introduced to the Vision X. I never wanted to pay Harley for their overpriced Daymaker. I even did a video review and comparison between the stock Harley headlight and the Phase 7 LED. 

I liked the Kuryakyn Phase 7 and it is way brighter than the stock Harley halogen headlamp. It is more of a budget LED headlight in my opinion for those that want a brighter LED headlight on their Harley, but can't spend too much money. It'll definitely be a step up. 

However, the Phase 7 just can't compare when tested against the brightness of the Vision X and Daymaker. So, in the case of these Harley LED headlights, it seems that more money does buy a brighter LED headlight. 

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Video-Install 944 Ultra Touring Progressive Shocks on a Harley Davidson | Adjust Sag

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progressive-900-series-shocks-yt-copyVideo-In this completely free DIY video we show you how to install Progressive shocks on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. We used a set of Progressive 944 Ultra Touring shocks and installed them on a Harley Street Glide.

These Progressive shocks were specifically designed to deliver a comfortable ride at a 1″ lowered stance. The 944 Ultra Touring shocks utilize all the suspension travel provided by their full-length units, but in a 1″ lowered ride height. The unique Ultra Touring spring combination not only delivers a lowered ride height while it's being ridden, but also while it’s on the side stand.

After we show you how to install the Progressive shocks, we'll show you exactly how to adjust the proper sag so you get the best ride!

Save yourself a ton of money by not having to take your Harley to the dealership to have these types of projects done. You can do this right in your very own shop or garage and right on the kickstand. Plus, have the absolute satisfaction of wrenching on your own Harley!

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Video-Rokker Red Selvage Motorcycle Protective Riding Jeans-Biker Review & Test

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rokker-red-selvage-art-3-copyVideo-Many of you Bikaholics out there wear traditional leather chaps to protect your legs from the elements and to give you some limited protection if you were to go down. There is nothing wrong with chaps if that's how you choose to roll. I just don't like the inconvenience of taking them on and off, the bulkiness, and the weight. 

I am a rather progressive biker when it comes to equipment and I'm always looking for better things. Especially, things that have style to them and can protect me better than old school traditional motorcycle cruiser gear. 

There are an array of companies now making protective riding jeans. They vary in the protective materials they use and in price.  These jeans offer protection from the elements and offer so much more protection than chaps if you were to go down on your motorcycle. 

In this video, I am focusing on the Rokker Red Selvage Jeans.  The Rokker Red Selvage Jeans are made from heavy duty 13.5oz stonewashed selvage denim and feature an internal layer of 100% Schoeller-Dynatec fabric for extreme abrasion resistance. An added benefit of Schoeller-Dynatec is its water repellency and wind-blocking properties to keep you safe and protected from the elements.  Rokker Red Selvage Jeans have a protective layer of 100% Schoeller-Dynatec running the entire inside of the jeans, which of course greatly increases the price. 

In contrast, jeans such as the Drayko Drift Jeans, which I also reviewed, have protective  Military+ Grade DuPont™ Kevlar® and DSM Dyneema® panels just in key areas of  the jeans, which keeps the cost down.

The Rokker Red Selvage jeans full interior protective panels did keep my legs warmer than the Drayko Drift jeans limited lining (panels) during cold weather riding. Both jeans were about the same when riding in hot weather and they do breath a bit. They are hotter than regular jeans of course but totally bearable. 

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Note: We have found the Rokker Red Selvage Jeans to run small and suggest going up one size if you are between sizes.

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  • Fits similar to a Levi's 510 or Diesel low rise jean
  • Low waist, straight cut with a slim fitting leg and button fly
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  • Constructed without rivets which could scratch the bike
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Video-Install LED Lights on a Harley-Davidson-Tutorial | Ciro 3D Shock & Awe & Fork Mounted Illuminators

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Video-We show you exactly how to install the Ciro 3D Shock & Awe LED Engine lighting kit on your Harley-Davidson motorcycle.  To complete the entire look you should add Fork Mounted Illuminators and a Saddlebag Extension kit. You can add these items at the time of purchase in the Law Abiding Biker Store! The Shock & Awe LED lighting kit can be used on any motorcycle with a 12-volt system. It doesn't matter the make or year of the motorcycle as the kit is very universal. We guarantee you can install these LED lights with the help of our detailed tutorial video. 

The Ciro 3D Fork Mounted Illuminators will work on 2000 and newer FL Harley-Davidson touring models. This is due to the fact that they are shaped to specifically bolt onto those years/models.

Note: The Fork Mounted Illuminators are an add-on and not required to get up & running with the Shock & Awe kit.

The Ciro 3D LED lighting kits come with everything you need for the install. There are the LED light strips, wire extensions, splitters, control/power/Bluetooth box, control knob, 3M double sided sticky tape, and dialectic grease. There are additional bolts, washers, and nuts for the Fork Mounted Illuminators. 

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Your first impression when opening up the box is that the product is “quality”. Everything is packaged well. The LED light strips, wires, extensions, and splitters are thick. Other motorcycle LED light kits out there on the market can be very cheap and thin, thus they won't last. The light strips are sealed very well, so moisture will never be a problem. 

My favorite thing about the Ciro 3D Shock & Awe kit is that you can add to it later if you like. Every LED strip you put on your bike has another plug on the end to continue on with another LED strip. The main Bluetooth power block has two channels coming out of it. We hooked channel 1 to run the left and right side of the motorcycle and channel 2 to run our front Fork Mounted Illuminators. With the awesome Ciro 3D Shock & Awe intuitive smartphone app, we can have our front wheel LED's a different color/pattern than the main bike LED's. 

There is also a control knob that you can mount in a convenient location for controlling different colors and modes of lights. However, the smartphone app allows even more control and makes the LED's programmable. 

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Video Review-Sena Cavalry Bluetooth Half Helmet | Does it Work?

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Video-Sena sent us a couple Cavalry Bluetooth Half Helmets for testing and review here at Law Abiding Biker Media. We put them to the ultimate test in a real life motorcycle riding environment. What does this helmet mean and does it work for the real world everyday biker out there? We answer this and many other questions you may be asking yourself in this review video.  

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The Sena Cavalry Helmet is US DOT approved, is of great build quality, and fairly light weight. It has a Sena 10R headset Bluetooth system built right in and integrated nicely. The speakers are built right into the helmet and sound great for a helmet style headset. There are ear flaps that help direct the speaker sound into your ears. You may also want to check out my complete tutorial video on how to used the Sena Cavalry Bluetooth headset system. 

This helmet allows you to pair your smartphone directly to your Cavalry helmet. Built into the upper front portion of the helmet is a noise canceling microphone. You can listen to your music wirelessly and make phone calls going down the freeway at 70+ mph. Yah-really, in a half helmet! You can also pair your Cavalry helmet with up to three other riders for group or single communications at a max distance of 1/2 mile was our findings.

Note: I was actually very impressed at how well the Sena Cavalry Half Helmet microphone and speakers performed at freeway speeds on a fairing motorcycle! I didn't even have to turn the volume all the way up at 70 mph. The technology is amazing and Sena did it right. 

The Cavalry helmet does pair with the Sena Freewire Bluetooth transmitter/receiver. When the two are paired, this allows you to have wireless integration with your Harley-Davidson Boom!™ Box Infotainment System. You can give voice commands directly to the Boom Box system and hear anything coming out of the Boom Box such as music and GPS voice directions wirelessly inside your Cavalry helmet.

Note: My findings are that up to about 40 mph on a fairing bike, you can give voice commands via the Cavalry Helmet if paired directly with your smartphone or via the Freewire to the Boom Box fairly consistently. At above 40 mph, the software in the smartphones and Boom Box just simply can't understand or recognize what you are saying. That's due to the extra wind noise over your voice through the helmet's microphone. 

This is only for voice commands (40 mph). Having actual phone conversation, communicating to another rider with a Cavalry Helmet, or listening to music is just fine at 70+ mph. Instead of telling your phone to “dial” a particular name/number in your contact list via voice command, you could simply just reach up and hit the contact on your smartphone to dial. That is if your smartphone is sitting securely in your Biker Gripper Cell Phone Motorcycle Mount!

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The Calvary helmet is definitely geared more towards a touring rider with a fairing or windshield, which helps cut down wind noise, so you can hear the music, make phone calls, use rider-to-rider communications, and give voice commands. The capabilities of the Sena Cavalry helmet are greatly reduced if riding a motorcycle without a fairing due to the added wind noise. If just riding around town or slow country roads, you may be able to use the Cavalry helmet on a motorcycle without wind protection. 

The Sena 10R headset that is built into the Cavalry charges fully in about three hours and has about 10 hours talk time. There is also an FM radio built in with station presets. Of course, you can pair your Cavalry with Sena's beautiful smartphone app to easily manage settings. Using Sena's desktop app for MAC or Windows, you can plug your helmet in and update the software, which should be done immediately. 

See my Sena Cavalry Bluetooth Half Helmet Tutorial video where I show you how to operate and pair it with other devices:

Overall, I love this half helmet and I don't think anyone purchasing it would be disappointed. The only addition I hope Sena makes on the next version is to add a built-in drop-down tinted sun visor like so many other half helmets out there already have.

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