timebak
Well-Known Member
I'm so confused... I know that I need to change out my headlight bulbs to much brighter LED type, and I BADLY need aux/driving/conspicuity lighting. Around here, there are at least 17 deer per square inch, and we aren't even counting the raccoons, coyotes, possums, and armadillos. And the counties used to sell driver's licenses at K-mart on blue-light special for 99 cents, but K-mart's been gone for 15 years, so now they come with a large order of fries at Micky D's. And on the twisties that we like to ride, the danger to bikers from farmers and farm equipment is worse than from other vehicles. Just this afternoon, I was almost hit by a teenage girl texting and driving.
Lighting technology is changing and improving continuously now. What was good, leading-edge equipment, right on the foreskin of technology 2 or 3 years ago is now very often out of date and passe', and has been replaced or outclassed by something new and truly better.
So, as of right now, who has the best LED headlight bulbs for an S10 ES? From what I've read, it looks like Cyclops is a solid choice. 4800 Lumens, Cree emitters, improved focus, all metal bases, cooling fan, replaceable drivers, etc., etc. They are on their 10th generation of that and other bulb styles. Their reviews are great. Right now, who is their legitimate competition?
Also, as of right now, who has the best aux./driving/conspicuity lights, as far as putting usable light on the road, down the road, and onto the shoulders and ditches? Both Cyclops and Clearwater have models that have been upgraded within the past year or so and are awesome performers, and are definitely on the foreskin of technology. Both have easily installed/removed amber lenses/filters available to convert their driving, fog, and spot lights to conspicuity lights. But all that advanced technology and high quality comes at a steep price, but I'm willing to pay it if that's what it takes to get that level of performance. There are other brands out there like Rigid, Denali, and others, but from what I've seen, they aren't as well focused, nor have they kept pace with advances in technology like Cyclops and Clearwater. Who is their legitimate competition at this level of technology and quality?
Lighting technology is changing and improving continuously now. What was good, leading-edge equipment, right on the foreskin of technology 2 or 3 years ago is now very often out of date and passe', and has been replaced or outclassed by something new and truly better.
So, as of right now, who has the best LED headlight bulbs for an S10 ES? From what I've read, it looks like Cyclops is a solid choice. 4800 Lumens, Cree emitters, improved focus, all metal bases, cooling fan, replaceable drivers, etc., etc. They are on their 10th generation of that and other bulb styles. Their reviews are great. Right now, who is their legitimate competition?
Also, as of right now, who has the best aux./driving/conspicuity lights, as far as putting usable light on the road, down the road, and onto the shoulders and ditches? Both Cyclops and Clearwater have models that have been upgraded within the past year or so and are awesome performers, and are definitely on the foreskin of technology. Both have easily installed/removed amber lenses/filters available to convert their driving, fog, and spot lights to conspicuity lights. But all that advanced technology and high quality comes at a steep price, but I'm willing to pay it if that's what it takes to get that level of performance. There are other brands out there like Rigid, Denali, and others, but from what I've seen, they aren't as well focused, nor have they kept pace with advances in technology like Cyclops and Clearwater. Who is their legitimate competition at this level of technology and quality?