The phrase “lamp-free motorcycle” indicates a trend toward a particular type of motorcycle design. The tradition design which relies on bulb type lighting will be abolished and replaced by entirely sealed LED integrated lighting. Differen...
Heads up displays for motorcycles are now more than headlights on and off switches. Riders want lighting systems that adjust to the conditions – such as the angle of lean, the level of external light and riding surface. One of the major develop...
Headlamps are some of the most vulnerable pieces on any bike or car. Sitting at the very front of any vehicle, headlamps receive the beating of stones, dirt and debris, UV exposure, high-pressure washing, and extreme temperatures. A yellowed, cracked...
In addition to full headlight assembly, the aftermarket demands many lens replacement kits. While a new headlight assembly can range from several hundred dollars, most car owners will prefer replacing just the external headlight lens, and body shops ...
In order to differentiate themselves in a fiercely competitive marketplace motorcycle manufacturers are moving some of their auxiliary lights from after-market additions to factory installed parts. The units, that come in several different shapes and...
Trailer lighting has long been an issue to owners and fleet managers alike, for years wiring has failed, corroded and the connections loosen to a point where it's always taken at least two trips from trailer to vehicle and back to check that the brak...
Car headlights installed at the factory barely provide the minimum required level of lighting under difficult conditions such as a dark country road, heavy rain, mist or an off-road trail. This is where auxiliary lights come into the picture when saf...
As LED technology continues to evolve, high-lumen output headlight systems will be commonplace on top-tier bikers and motorcycle aftermarket lighting upgrades, as they are offered at 3,000 to 6,000 lumens/lamp. But a lumen rating alone will not ensur...
Most open headlight bikes, streetfighters, custom motorcycles now commonly feature a headlight housed within but protruding out of a front cowl. Yet the lens is now much more than a cover; the lens now becomes an aesthetic and is the identity of the ...
Today, there are more sophisticated motorized beam shifting systems that are very dependent upon the precision and transparency of the headlight lens. Although actuators and control modules get the most attention, the lens is key to ensuring the ligh...
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