LOVE Me Some LED (Lighting, that is!)

So I’ll be totally candid with you. I was never a huge believer in LED lighting. I’ve sort of always thought it was just a fancy way of saying “here’s a brighter color of lights.” Weren’t all lights white before? And since we’re being so honest, I’ll be the first to admit that I was completely and totally wrong. The kind of wrong that makes me blush in embarrassment.

When one of our parts guys was telling me about these LED lights for Harley® motorcycles, where do you think my mind went?

“Yeah ok, great, awesome, neat, are we done talking now?”

Well he went on to tell me what a difference the lighting makes for night riding.

“Ok….” {my mind}

Then he showed me. We have a system set up in our parts department to show how true lights
are. He pulled out these LED lights and shined them on a bike and I couldn’t believe how bright they were; especially in comparison to the normal headlights. LED lamps are much brighter and whiter in color (which, as it turns out, is a big deal). They also provide a superior light pattern over standard incandescent lights. Harley-Davidson® claims that when compared to the yellow light of a traditional halogen bulb, the LED lamp produces a "Daylight Color Impression" that appears more natural to the user.

Ok. I was wrong, he was right. If you have not had the chance to see the LED light for yourself, start asking around. Come into our parts department and let them show you. But don’t just assume you know about the LED lighting because of your preconceived notions like me. I am guilty. And now I am a believer!

Nicki :)