[Becks]

That's surprising. I think the standard headlight on my Scrambler is one of the best motorcycle headlights I've ever had. Perhaps not quite as bright as a dual headlight but very good.

 

[Skittles]

I do a fair bit of riding in the dark because of my work schedule, and fog makes regular appearances where I live, so I went the auxiliary LED route. I got the Denali DM micro with inverted fork mounts. Not the sexiest thing ever, but visibility is much improved, and drivers definitely notice them during the day, too.

 

[Skittles]

...and the beam patterns:

 

[tonyjuliano]

Not to "steal you thunder" about the Denali DM Micro's, but they are wickedly expensive @ $250 US per set.

You can get twice the output of the Denali's, at 1/3 of the price...

10W Mini-Aux, 2" Modular LED Off-Road Work Light | LED Daytime Running Lights | LED Car Light Bulbs | Super Bright LEDs

 

[Simon Audi]

All I installed the Philips X-treme 130 bulb - brighter and whiter - BUT - the rear of the bulb is longer than the OEM bulb and you can not put the cover back on correctly.

You can get the screws to start - but that's it.

So just be aware - not sure if there is any other high output bulbs that are same as standard bulb. - I will need to look about some more.

Anyone fitted any?

For now I have the cover on and sealed it with some silicone around the gap as a precaution - but not ideal long term.

 

[Skittles]

Not to "steal you thunder" about the Denali DM Micro's, but they are wickedly expensive @ $250 US per set.

No worries, that's what forums are for. More options = less buyer's remorse.

 

[injidup]

I hear that they are going to re-brand Denali as McKinley.

 

[Dandale]

Put a switch on the ground wire for the H4 bulb (not the high or low beam connection - just the ground).

Referred to as "common" in the linked pic.

http://www.mypage.tsn.cc/roddqld/socket_wiring_diagram.jpg

Can I ask why you would put a switch in the "common" cable rather than the low beam cable?

Wouldn't this disable the high beam as well?

 

[asiaoildude]

Can I ask why you would put a switch in the "common" cable rather than the low beam cable?

Wouldn't this disable the high beam as well?

Yes it will. It turns the headlight off completely. Of course if you want a passing function or to be able to turn high beam on only - then yes - put the switch in the low beam line only.

 

[asiaoildude]

IF you upgrade to a 90/100W or 90/130W H4 you need to upgrade wiring with heavy duty lead direct from battery and relays... I've cooked the loom on a bike before with this upgrade but it is highly recommended IME for H4 bikes.

http://www.amazon.com/HELLA-H4-130-90W-Halogen/dp/B000VUB4CW

 

[El Toro]

Threads merged

 

[Dandale]

Thanks asiaoildude

good reply. Thank you.

 

[tonyjuliano]

I hear that they are going to re-brand Denali as McKinley.

Wow, I just caught this.

Well played, sir.


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[tonyjuliano]

All I installed the Philips X-treme 130 bulb - brighter and whiter - BUT - the rear of the bulb is longer than the OEM bulb and you can not put the cover back on correctly.

You can get the screws to start - but that's it.

So just be aware - not sure if there is any other high output bulbs that are same as standard bulb. - I will need to look about some more.

Anyone fitted any?

For now I have the cover on and sealed it with some silicone around the gap as a precaution - but not ideal long term.

Totally correct, found this out "the hard way", this evening.

I took so some self-setting silicone rubber, and made a thick "gasket" to fill the space, then used longer screws.

I realize I'm being "anal", but it really bothered me that the stock H4 bulb was a different color temperature than the LED ring.

Matches well now.


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[carlo]

All I installed the Philips X-treme 130 bulb - brighter and whiter - BUT - the rear of the bulb is longer than the OEM bulb and you can not put the cover back on correctly.

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I had the same problem. After a quick search on internet I found that there are two standard for the H4 socket: P43t-38 and P43 (or Px43t), the first one being longer (see List of automotive light bulb types - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia). Then I bought an Osram Night Racer, but not yet mounted.

 

[Simon Audi]

I also swapped to Osram night Racer 110% fits no issue - brighter than standard but thinking about some aux lights too - possibly mount under indicators like Tony
But which ones are the best?

 

[Augusto]

I've had the 7" led headlight on my previous HD Iron and it was pretty decent. Very helpful in night riding situations with no blind spots and adequate light spread. It was definitively an improvement over stock. I'm wondering right now if somebody has tried to fit this on the Scrambler.

 

[mjhallock]

Now that everyone has had a little time, what headlight options work best? Or are LED add-ons the answer?

 

[changohot]

I may have missed the reply, but did someone end up installing this HID kit:
Ducati Scrambler 2015 NEW HID Kit H4 H/L Bi-Xenon Slimline Headlight Conversion ???
Thanks,
Rod

 

[Brian the [email protected]]

one year on and theres loads more options with the LED bulbs, has anyone added a LED H4 Bulb that isn't a Cyclops ?