Sealed LED light on a 2014? - Printable Version

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RE: Sealed LED light on a 2014? - peterbaron - 11-22-2018

(11-22-2018, 09:54 PM)Houtman_imp Wrote: Max , thanks for that video : is the driver also waterproof incase that is somewhat outside the shell ?
I might try again on my 2013 and see what it will look like with some parts outside the bucket.

, yeah, as long as he carries scuba diver suit with an auto-umbrella

RE: Sealed LED light on a 2014? - max - 11-23-2018

As far as i can see by removing the four screws and not beiing able to get the driver out of it's housing i would say it is.

When i look at the black driver box it has glue at all the seams and it sounded like the glue ( feels like silicone ) was in there before the metal lid was screwed down, but you can still re-assure yourself by applying silicone sealant over the slots in the back and the edge of the metal heatsink lid, because of heat transfer from the heatsink i would not apply any over the entire surface, just the edges.

Hope your unit looks the same and i found it easier to remove the headlight bucket, pull the braid ( and regulator ) out the back and complete the headlight assembly before re- mounting it with the two allen bolts, put a towel over the front mudgard as well for protection.

RE: Sealed LED light on a 2014? - Houtman_imp - 11-23-2018

Thanks Max !

RE: Sealed LED light on a 2014? - Houtman_imp - 12-17-2018

After being unable to properly install the H4R3 LED in my 2014 I did install it a few days ago in my wife's CRV. Great improvement and I did order another one to put on the other side of the CRV.
I also ordered a "Native " H4 led for one of my CB's , should be an easier install.
This one is I think only dimmed or full beam but not both at the same time. Does any one have experience with the NATIVE led H4 ?

RE: Sealed LED light on a 2014? - jedd_imp - 12-21-2018

(11-05-2018, 08:11 PM)MrSacket89_imp Wrote: Appreciate your replies, folks.
I'm sorry for asking this again, as I see a lot of questions regarding the LED swap have been covered before. Yet the reason I'm asking about the swap of the LED unit, not the LED bulb is the lens I've got the bike with. It looks like it was sanded or something. That may be the reason why the light seems too dull at night, as the bulb itself seems to be okay. That's why I thought this may be a good idea to just get an all-new sealed LED assembly.
Last night I looked at Daymakers online, and they seem to be way too expensive (around $1000 in average), so now I think this is not an option for me, at least for now.
I started looking at cheaper Daymaker alternatives, but I'm afraid they can cause glare and stuff, as I am looking for good light output, not just getting chinese cr@p that will shine everywhere.... So I'm kinda confused, that's why started this topic.

RE: Sealed LED light on a 2014? - GoldOxide_imp - 12-21-2018

Interesting assembly.

RE: Sealed LED light on a 2014? - Paris_imp - 12-28-2018

(12-21-2018, 06:34 AM)jedd_imp Wrote:
(11-05-2018, 08:11 PM)MrSacket89_imp Wrote: Appreciate your replies, folks.
I'm sorry for asking this again, as I see a lot of questions regarding the LED swap have been covered before. Yet the reason I'm asking about the swap of the LED unit, not the LED bulb is the lens I've got the bike with. It looks like it was sanded or something. That may be the reason why the light seems too dull at night, as the bulb itself seems to be okay. That's why I thought this may be a good idea to just get an all-new sealed LED assembly.
Last night I looked at Daymakers online, and they seem to be way too expensive (around $1000 in average), so now I think this is not an option for me, at least for now.
I started looking at cheaper Daymaker alternatives, but I'm afraid they can cause glare and stuff, as I am looking for good light output, not just getting chinese cr@p that will shine everywhere.... So I'm kinda confused, that's why started this topic.

I remembered seeing someone on here w/a 2014 who installed the denali M7 7" LED module. owner gave it a good review:

Quote:Size: 7 in round x 2.9 in deep
LED: (2x) Cree XML, (1x) Philips Altilon C-4, (2x) Cree XPG2, (30x) Philips Luxeon 3014
Beam Distance: High 600 ft, Low 550 ft
Intensity: DOT High/Low
Power Draw: High 19 watts / Low 22 watts / Halo 6 watts
Beam Angle: DOT High/Low

MSRP: $429.00
https://denalielectronics.com/headlight-modules

I remembered seeing someone on here w/a 2014 who installed the denali M7 7" LED module. owner gave it a good review:

Quote:Size: 7 in round x 2.9 in deep
LED: (2x) Cree XML, (1x) Philips Altilon C-4, (2x) Cree XPG2, (30x) Philips Luxeon 3014
Beam Distance: High 600 ft, Low 550 ft
Intensity: DOT High/Low
Power Draw: High 19 watts / Low 22 watts / Halo 6 watts
Beam Angle: DOT High/Low

MSRP: $429.00
https://denalielectronics.com/headlight-modules
Denali products are always good. But if you did not want to spend so much money, Amazon has many 7" sealed beam LED headlights for $100 or less which are a drop-in replacement for 7" motorcycle H4 sealed beams. Look for sealed beam round Jeep headlights. They come in a dozen different styles, some blacked out, and I think there is even one with a red background. Typically, you'll be buying a pair, but sometimes you can find a single 7" round LED for +/- $60.

I replaced an old rectangular H4 headlight on a motorcycle with a rectangular Jeep sealed beam headlight and it was an effortless drop-in. The result was a much better and brighter light than from the original halogen. The Denali light, like most of the replacements on Amazon are DOT approved, so anything DOT approved is going to be subject to the same Lumen or brightness limitations imposed by DOT. If you wanted something brighter, you would look for one not specifically DOT approved. Most, if not all, have daylight running lights incorporated as well.

I would stay away from motorcycle LED lights advertised for Harleys, because they seem to have an oddly thick rim which might not fit in the standard 7" headlight bucket.