So I installed factory LEDs....love em....just beams out....I do alot of night riding at fast speeds...helps a ton...but I cannot dim them in the daytime....one setting only...does this bother some of you coming the other way...I thought it's not too bad and helps you to see us all coming around bends even in daytime...what say you....if I see one coming at me in day with it bright it only bothers me for a second or 2....not too bad...but I lead so I am always scanning ahead and thru the next turn....just wondering
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Yup we hate those hi beams looking us down when the rest of a group has low beams,... but I too have led headlights on one sled however the high beam switch hasn’t worked since I bought it and well kip said bring it in weeks ago but was like well I’ll see you at 500 lol... and well I’ll see kip on Saturday.. but hi beam led sucks for everyone else but you.. fyi.. be nice to the other persons on the trail they to have eye balls that see best when not shocked by an led on high beam .. not to be harsh but...
harvest1121
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Makes no sense so blind me at your high speeds coming at me.. What are you looking for BIG FOOT in the head lights.
I couldn't agree more!
They dont come with a low switch...only high...I don't know why...that's why I was asking....fortunately I might run into maybe 6 sleds a day...I mostly off trail in yellow dog plains...dont see anyone hardly...plus at night it's usually only me leading....no other sleds
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When I get a film of them you will know it since it ain't gonna be with a potato
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When I get a film of them you will know it since it ain't gonna be with a potato
I am not a huge fan of LED as main lights, they can be blinding as stated
and they also don;t make any heat to melt snow off(maybe bigger deal on tail light side of things)
but for those that want better lighting to see when NO one is coming at them, WHY not just add a LED light bar
flip on when needed, shut off when others =coming like a HI beam switch and use your basic lights as needed
I know Led light bars can be HUGE up grades over basic lighting, and not cause you the down sides of blinding anyone if used correctly!
if creative enough, maybe a magnet type screen can be used to cover the light, like sunglasses work, and removed when needed for night tine use and left on in day time?
or maybe one of them roll up/down shades for cars windows? LOL
just thoughts!
and they also don;t make any heat to melt snow off(maybe bigger deal on tail light side of things)
but for those that want better lighting to see when NO one is coming at them, WHY not just add a LED light bar
flip on when needed, shut off when others =coming like a HI beam switch and use your basic lights as needed
I know Led light bars can be HUGE up grades over basic lighting, and not cause you the down sides of blinding anyone if used correctly!
if creative enough, maybe a magnet type screen can be used to cover the light, like sunglasses work, and removed when needed for night tine use and left on in day time?
or maybe one of them roll up/down shades for cars windows? LOL
just thoughts!
Interesting discussion...I've had both LED and HID lights and personally I MUCH prefer the HIDs...they project better and illuminate dips in trail etc. better at night...I had no choice on the LEDs when I bought my Sidewinder...for as little as I ride at night it's not worth the effort to switch them...my .02
snoden
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I would have to believe the same highway/road rules apply even though one is on a dedicated trail. Hard to believe these are not switchable from low/high with todays technology. I'm with buddah on this one, the factory high/low LED lights on the winder are good just not as good as the high/low HID lights on the Viper. Overall its irresponsible on ones part knowing there headlights are on high only to blind oncoming riders. We talk about people riding the center of the trail and its inherent dangers now add being blinded and in the center of the trail....oh boy.
Agree, X2!
Agree on lightbar, and this is what I have set up on my two sleds. Both operate on a separate switch, and are only on at night. They are WAY better than just the OEM light, and really help with a wider beam for creatures such as deer. I have purchased all my off road lights at SuperbrightLED's.com and have been super happy. Did have a housing break off after 5 years and replaced without question. I run one of their light bars on my truck as well - bought that due to the moose risk in Canada.
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I did drive in a heavy snowstorm in the dark about a month back. In 60 miles, I think I scraped off the snow 2x's. So while it was a bit work, certainly not bad.
well several of my buddies have them on 2+ yrs, and not had one get ripped of yet, NOT saying couldn;t happen, but I think if mounted right, they do last pretty long!
and if not,
what about flush mounted LED lights then?
would require some fighting but again, being flush, nothing to get caught on and get ripped off!
I'm not expert at adding pic
but in this link, there is a light bar mounted on stop of bars like, I find that pretty durable place to add one, and be maybe the best place for when off trail in deeper snow any how, , being above the OEM light? stay above snow better ??
https://www.dootalk.com/forums/topic/1317802-led-light-bar-on-a-snowmobile/page-4
I also seen some where where a guy flush mounted one by cutting out a spot in the windscreen, so not sticking up above the bars like and less in the way, but cannot find that one, but food for thought Maybe?
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if not, would one of these dimmers work for you??
https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/Skene-IQ-275-LED-Dimmer_p_62.html
While I don't have his lights, Rock is great to deal with and has awesome products!