Can you put modern lighting on a Springer? Harley Davidson Softail Cross Bones LED lighting

[@donaldrigolo5641]

Harley Davidson , turning riders into mechanics since 1903 . Nice Crossbones , am looking for one myself

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

True...

[@figuratidesigns]

Dude! I am the owner of Figurati Designs… I appreciate the love brother. I wish I could have given you one of our bells.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

You're welcome! It's a nice bell, I would have bugged you about one if my sister in law hadn't already sent one!

[@_Mailman]

Crazy thing about that bell, I bought my previous bike maybe 10 years ish ago and at the time was gifted a bell, my wife asked what in the hell it was, I explained it to her. Keep in mind she isn't a biker lady, doesn't ride with me etc. Fast forward 10 plus years, I order my Indian...3 days later she hands me a package. Sure enough she bought me a bell. I was blown away that she remembered 1 conversation from 10 years ago right after we first got married. She even got a kit with those little mounts you showed. I just about teared up when I opened it all up lol.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

That's a keeper!!

[@jamesmetzer1746]

My bell was bought for me from a member of your club that shall not be named but here in Oregon, she put it on my bike while i was doing paperwork.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Awesome!

[@tannergreenwood7454]

I love gaurdian bells!!! So glad you addressed them

[@deanrorig6639]

So cool. When the lights went on I heard “By your command” from BS in my head 😎

[@13thSwarde]

My wife purchased two ride bells for my 07' Fatboy that I purchased in July 2006. I attached them using leather on the bottom of the front down tubes. I had these bells on the bike for 11 years, replaced them both due to the dong inside the bells wearing out. These new bells hang from leather strips attached to the bottom of the engine guard. The new ones I can hear when hitting bumps in the road and speed bumps. I have had at least one gremlin bell on each motorcycle I have owned since 1982. I have two gremlin bells suspended from the mirror in my truck, one of them is the Harley Davidson Skull bell like you showed in this video. Best of luck with your Springer.

[@tjmayer9103]

Awesome headlight and I might add ... A perfect presentation of the guardian bell and it's purpose. I've learned some new riders are unaware of it and the history.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Right on!

[@daddydiesel5889]

Coworker just got his motorcycle license and first bike, went to the dealer and got him a bell. Guys at the shop were wondering why I bought another man “jewelry”. So story time begins and by the end they all got it and understood, except for the boss who wanted to know why we were standing in a circle “holding jingle bells”. I said “that’s it for the safety meeting” and we went marching into the mine as we call it. Probably had to be there but it was funny!

[@tjmayer9103]

@@daddydiesel5889 Great story & funny !

[@Badmadcat0]

Yep I use a Bell in the UK

[@DevilDog59]

I too noticed the dim headlight as I am restoring my 1988 heritage Softail Classic. I installed a led headlight and it was bright and noticed how dim my running lights are now in process of installing led running lights. I really like the adaptive headlight you installed.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

You can get the correct resistors from Custom Dynamics also. I used them on my 1995 Heritage.

[@DevilDog59]

@@ProfessionalMonkey that will be the next step. I finally set aside time at my shop to get the bike back together. I did a top end due to a blown head gasket along with other repairs. I installed a Paucho 2 into 1 with a fish tail. It felt great getting the bar hooper back on the road. This way I can reduce the mileage on my street glide. I enjoy your channel

[@fuujinmugen]

Greetings from South Africa 🤘😎 Have Guardian Bells on all of my Harleys, my lovely GF bought them for me. She selected each one to match the corresponding Bike. A Chrome Bell for the shiny ‘14 Heritage, Matt Black for the ‘17 Iron 883 and ornate silver ones for the 2 Cross Bones (‘08 / ‘10) She also bought me Lanyards and Keyrings for each Bike. Always nice to have a supportive partner 👑 The LED light upgrade on your ‘Bones is a win! Going to see what I can get for mine 👌 Thanks for the great Content! Have a fantastic Weekend! 🍻

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

She's a definite keeper, very thoughtful!

[@jimwilson774]

Cool light, good that now you can see!

[@wormxfood]

Clearance Clarence! Best reference! I was able to squeeze an Amazon LED headlight in my Crossbones bucket...took some convincing though...might have to pick up this kit for peace of mind...thanks for the knowledge!

[@blairwheeler7930]

Alberta, Canada here and I've always had a bell on every bike I've ever owned!

[@gishere3805]

Guardian bell here in Canada. But you are like you said its gifted to you.

[@wadd58]

I swapped out the 5 inch light that came on my Wide Glide and put a 7 inch with an LED light with the day marker ring. Talk about a huge upgrade. Well worth the time and money figuring out how to upgrade !!

[@mikeborth2476]

If I told you that new light, light bucket and ring was a $1000.00 Canadian would you believe me, I slid my 09 bones down the highway and replaced that whole assemble. Rode home cryin. Lol love your channel and your Springer passion. Great lookin skate. P.s. I have two bells on my bones one from each of my sister. Actually one from Rossmeyers. Stay safe.

[@danielstewart7732]

Not to be pedantic, (but I'm gonna be anyway) B2's are actually about the quietest "big jet" you are ever gonna see. Now a B1, that will rattle the fillings out of your teeth :) Thanks for the fun and entertaining videos!

[@TheOUboy]

I liked the look of the new headlamp. Glad you got a guardian bell on it.

[@13thSwarde]

I run a black out 7" LED headlight, on my 07' Fatboy, makes a big difference, as my stock headlight had smoke inside. Bought the new headlight in January 2018. This light puts out much more light in both day and night. I run it on high beam during the day for extra safety. I just installed some Custom Dynamics front turn signal LED's, with the white light outer lights, and center amber turn signal leds.

[@mississippidrifter5960]

That is a definite upgrade for my 07 Fatboy there's no difference between high beam or low beam day or night right now.

[@ryanelliott6685]

Dude I started following you about a month ago now. Just found myself a 2009 Cross Bones and I freaking love it! Definitely going to look into this headlight!

[@ghostrider564]

Im in Australia and have been using gremlin bells for years however like someone else said not everyone knows about them. We gift our new member a gremlin bell on becoming a member.

[@mrmatt7210]

I'm sure most of us love looking at classic cars and bikes, but the fact is the "Good Ol Days" were not as good as we once remembered. This is especially true where brakes, lights and comfort are concerned. In my opinion, if a classic vehicle is driven regularly, why not make the modifications needed to keep yourself safer and or the vehicle running more reliably.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Very true.

[@rickyhawkins7407]

Co-worker bought an Indian last month. I took him to the dealer to pick up he bike, and bought him his first guardian bell while we were there. He thought it was a joke, damn millennial. I explained the reason and he graciously accepted it.

[@keepittwisted51]

Gotta get that garage yoga in!! Headlight looks awesome! Need a night video of it and show the beam spread.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

That would be cool!

[@scottflora8876]

I have to admit, it looks awesome!!!! I upgraded my lights on my '02 FLHTC to LED and it was night and day difference!!!! It's nice to be able to see, to say the least! Lol. I'm in Wisconsin, so there's deer 🦌 issues, I installed The Hornet deer avoidance system, and I'll admit, it definitely works, in my experiencees!!! Great episode!!! I enjoyed it!!!

[@meandean3754]

Never heard of a guardian bell before.

[@ReverendBlamo]

LED is the way to go, have one on mine and found it to be a night and day difference. (get it?) My bike had so many Gremlins when I bought I actually named it "The Gremlin" My guardian bell IS a gremlin.

[@JamesBrown-cx3xf]

You have a strong resemblance in mannerism , voice and more to the great Jonathan Winters great channel and content by the way !

[@robertfoster2026]

That headlight looks awesome on your springer , should light up the road on your many travels

[@thescott_t_k8930]

Great video, I laughed so much. "A half gallon of red loc-tite!" FTF! lol

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@amped714202]

Heck yeah awesome video I'm so glad you touched on guardian bells.... I have a old soul and not a lot of people know what they are.

[@godsmackfan87]

Absolutely love the channel you and your wife are amazing I dnt own a Harley but still enjoy the content keep up the great wrk

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I appreciate that!

[@scottgarlandpresents2332]

For anyone looking for a crossbones, there is one available at southern devil Harley Davidson in cartersville Georgia. They call it a “mechanic special” and I think they are asking like $9,000. Just FYI.

[@coginavice9208]

You forgot the part about pot holes being created by the gremlins when they fall off. Also, the makers of bells will tell you you will get the effective amount of protection from a bell you by yourself, but a gifted bell has double the protective power.

[@gabebosch5921]

It would be really cool to see a video of you kind of “redoing your garage” plus you keep saying you’ve gotta clean it

[@michaelroberts6810]

I want a Crossbones as my bar hopper as well. I have a Street Glide but a Crossbones just hits right for me.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

They're great bikes.

[@richardrussell500]

Safety is job one... :-)

[@joesainato8051]

I’ve owned 2 springers. I would change to that light in a minute. It’s great to be able to see cuz like you the original doesn’t give good light

[@wcraiderevo8078]

Better to destroy the classic look on the Springer by being able to see than to destroy the Springer by wrecking it at night.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Perfect point...

[@orthodox9509]

I almost bought that Crossbones I bought my wife a 2008 Crossbones and I decided to get one also…I know tha crossbones bones holds it value but I thought the price was just a little high My opinion it’s Harley coolest bike, glad you got it 👍🏻

[@Beantownpatsy]

Looks dope

[@TheSethmikel]

Picked up a crossbones yesterday this video has helped me a ton!

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Congrats!

[@seH2i]

The Sinister Look of a Cross Bones gets kicked up a notch with the new headlight ~ Grandfather John Livin the Dream

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Thanks!

[@tacitogrande]

That new headlight would do great to illuminate your make up tutorialz! Very cool bike. I'll be honest you mentioned springers on the channel before and I had no idea, but they are some cool looking bikes. Thanks for uploading!

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Everyone needs to try one!

[@Badco-tu3ej]

I ordered a pro beam for my fxr yesterday.

[@cmills2587]

I live in BC Canada and have a bell on my bike. The lady who owned the bike before me gifted it to me. Thought it was cool of her to do it.

[@irvineyoung4545]

For your information key chain rings will that out quickly, but if you go to a marine shop their rings are made for salt water so last longer.

[@daviddumond412]

Ultra is looking Good

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Can't wait till it's done.

[@DWinthekeys]

I have guardian bells on both my bikes and I haven’t had a problem yet (as I knock on wood)! Very cool headlight! I need something like that for my ‘03 FatBoy. I know exactly what you went through bringing the new ride home in the dark.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Good call!

[@youmustbethistall5861]

Interesting fact, Directional Headlights for cars originally debuted in 1948 on the Tucker 48 (only 51 ever produced). It had a 3rd headlight in the center line of the body just below the hood that used a mechanical gear attached to the steering linkage to point the 3rd light in the direction being steered. Preston Tucker was a controversial figure in the automotive world and a lot of political reasons prevented the success of the Tucker automobile.

[@christhibault183]

Spot on! I watched a documentary a few years past on the Tucker, lots of safety features found their ways on these cars that were way ahead of their times. The third headlight was one of them.

[@indianbill3123]

Please feel free to start every one of your videos with FTT F The Trolls. I love that new headlight you installed, I’m ordering one now.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Cool as hell isn't it?

[@Walt450]

The isolator bolt part killed me haha hilarious thats how I feel about harleys cheap ass control and primary bolts that strip easier than hell

[@TOM-yu6vc]

“Respond in kind” was awesome and funny as shit. Well the video was awesome to. Thank you for all the videos.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Thanks for watching!

[@christhibault183]

“… Good Lord, I’m gonna see in the future…” LOL, I picked up the very same light from CD, that with signal, tail, bag lights,… just waiting to pull the bike out of storage if the weather can turn warmer soon 🥶. -8 C here right now in Ontario, (18 F). I can’t wait to install these light on my 19 SGS so me too can see in the future!!! 👍🏻

[@kennycunningham8721]

I personally like the head light at least miss monkey can see when she is chasing you around the parking lot. Also the tank emblems look good on the stretch tank covers.

[@flyingunicycle]

Nice light, it looks really good on the crossbones!

[@funhouse5453]

Lovin my 03 Anniversary FXSTS! And yeah, the headlight is/was "substandard." My issue wasn't the candlepower - that was ok - it was the fact that the darn thing bounced up & down like crazy. I can only imagine what oncoming drivers thought... I made a wedge to secure it. Problem solved.

[@BoDean52]

Great stuff friend and I just put all new CD on my 2000 Road King Classic for the same reason, amazing they have the adaptor for 22 year old bike.

[@alvintarrer6914]

Appreciate your honesty brother

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Always

[@theodorerowe4483]

That headlight looks great. Also, I didn't know about the bell holder, I was gifted 2 different types and zip tied them onto my bike. Thanks for the info.

[@westcoast3595]

If you haven’t seen gremlins, you haven’t ridden far enough

[@joeramaekers8777]

I had my doubts but that light looks great

[@johnblegen1150]

That light looks amazing 👍👍👍

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I love it!

[@eldenarios5287]

GUARDIAN BELL!!! That's what that is....I bought a SGS recently and saw them on it and was gonna take it off because I didn't know what they were. Well, I guess I can assume that it's been gifted to me with the purchase of the bike.

[@brucesantacory1390]

i like it !!!! 5.75 will fit my lowrider

[@Harleyman72]

Headlight starting up is cool reminds me of KITT from knight rider lol great video ☺️

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

It does!

[@mossycup6974]

Like you, I bought a new 2005 FXSTSI and rode the crap out of it for 7 years them the stork flew over… Now after two stork visits I finally grabbed a ‘98 FXSTS last week. I always hated the bounce and weakness of the headlight. This bike came with bags and extra bulbs…oh boy🤦‍♂️ I love the Springers headlight and I am looking into options already. I need to hang my bell on that my wife gave me for my ‘05. Great vid👍 Get an evening ride vid of it if you can It looks steampunk tubes

[@blazintrails3023]

FTF for real haa! F the damn allen bolts too. My street glide is an 07 and every time I need to work on it the damn bolts strip. And its an AZ bike so no rust either. Love the bikes, hate the bs

[@scottme6615]

Just upgrade my h4 , to an led , not a fancy adaptive headlight , got it from my local shop , plug and play , I support local as much as I can , it is a much improvement , from the h4 , work with what you can afford , I know what I wanted based on a led car I owned , so I knew what I was looking for , light wise , and I am happy with the conversation , price was fair , and I installed it in less than 5 mins , a good upgrade for sure function plus safety ,

[@NorCalGuy]

I say they can buy their own springer and make all the purity they want if they don’t like it. That light is bad azz!

[@christoerasmus8218]

Here in South Africa the guardian bell (gremlin bell) is only known by the old school guys. Not widely known but it's getting better

[@joefigueroa646]

Love the bike!!! I did the same thing with my 09 Nitetrain, had to get rid of it and I'm still full of regrets over it!!!😫😫 Enjoy that beautiful Crossbones and be safe brother!!💯👍👍

[@robertfelk5334]

Thanks I was going to send my light back because it would not fit. Ordered the kit be here in a week. looks good on your bike I have the denim black Cross Bones should look good and who cares what others think about your bike .

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

That will fix the problem.

[@jimdutton7008]

Where can I get the kit? I tried the link and it was a no go even called them directly

[@WillieD3521]

Well yea that stock headlight is like 2 candles

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

If even!

[@ryanchevillet3784]

5000k, as in kalvin. Referring to the color of light.

[@timdavis8154]

That's to cool. I need one for my 2004 Low Rider.

[@stevencorry5790]

I never owned or rode a Deuce....but I dropped one once.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

:smile:

[@bradleyyounger8499]

I'm wanting to put an led in my evo heritage but can't decide what ones. Eagle lights makes one thats thats still a reflector I've been looking at still looks old school sorta. I will check out custom dynamics

[@krogersucks45]

My Guardian bell tradition , I've never used one (knock on wood) To late in the game to change now.

[@daveatkinson4201]

I think it looks cool I like that look ,I put one like it on my 92 Heritage .

[@staffanakerhjelm9780]

Headlight looks great! Never had a guardianbell tho, I don’t think it’s that big of a deal in Sweden.

[@rickykeaton9236]

You need a pair of needle nose vice grips I have a pair and they were great

[@JFROMM454]

The version of the Angel Bell, as I was told, is the sound just keeps the road gremlins off/away from the bike as you ride. That the location isn’t so much important as the fact of having it period. Sure it’s a bikers myth/wives tale and there’s a million variations lol. My opinion as long as you have one and you didn’t buy it for yourself, you’re good 👍🏻 Oh headlight looks great too 😎

[@YogiHarleychick]

My favourite bike ☠️

[@mtgrizfan1969]

I would love to ride one

[@JohnSmith-nw7xg]

I think it looks great you got to have bright lights to drive at night old school just don't work too well

[@ridelessrider1962]

Had problems with the same isolator bolts on 08 Softail Custom. Had never bought anything from CD before and I had looked everywhere trying to find replacements. I ordered that same kit and was not impressed at all. Like you said it was just some air line cut up, the pieces I got were all different lengths, and three bolts. I ended up throwing those away and fabricating my own bolts with stuff from the hardware store.

[@mikewaine1]

Haven't seen it in comments yet (although I didn't go through all of them)... but my Grandfather in NZ bought one for me in Western Australia. So it's an everywhere thing.

[@thomasdubroc4245]

Interesting headlight, I would'nt mind seeing a clip at night. I went more traditional on my springer with just the LED bulb swap. Any improvement to a springer you can do is HUGE considering how restricted a springer is. Everything & I mean everything is custom not just a bolt on. wish i could share a pic...P.S., ive been riding sice the 60"s & i must not have any friends cause i have never had a bell LOL !!

[@ratchet4959]

Awesome headlight, they sure are proud of that thing however at 550.00 let us know how you like it, and if it's worth the upgrade over a standard LED light.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I think it's preference. It's obviously a badass headlight, and you're basically paying another $300 for it to lead you through turns over a standard halo. I think it's worth it, but it's all relative for sure. If someone is still running a standard halogen then I think immediately they need to at least spring for the $199 LED headlight...

[@stinde666]

Very cool headlight , looks great 👍🏻 I have a guardian bell on my Sporty it hangs under the engine 👊🏻

[@djturnz]

5000k is the color temperature, not the brightness. 3500k is kind of yellow, 7000k is blue. 4500 to 6000 is the "white" part of the spectrum. 5000 is "natural white" or "warm white", 6000 is "cool white", headed towards blue.

[@baggerbater]

I’m a fan of a substantial headlight nacelle. An example is the Road King nacelle. What’s your thoughts?

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I like the style. It's called a freight train nacelle. It's a great look.

[@elvisman8721]

😮…. I’ve got allot to catch up on, the red Ultra 😍 That’s a sexy bagger

[@terryanthony8898]

I am gonna have to look for a Canadian dealer for that light and kit as I bought an 11 last summer and light does suck.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Can you order from their site?

[@terryanthony8898]

@@ProfessionalMonkey I have not looked into it yet but gonna do so. But concerned about duties and exchange etc.

[@vernmoore7710]

Good job with the light install. HUGE difference before & after, especially with that halogen that had gone brown. I do wonder what difference would be with a fresh brighter than stock halogen bulb, though. Some of us have to go the cheapness route.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

You would need to swish a bunch of alcohol around inside the headlight, that would get rid of a lot of fogginess.

[@vernmoore7710]

@@ProfessionalMonkey Mine's actually very clean. I suspect the housing was replaced some time in the past few years but a standard bulb was used. I'm looking at a Silverstar ZXe to make things brighter if there isn't a real LED replacement bulb for halogen reflectors.

[@harleyfreewheeler1531]

Hubby had me laughing till I almost peed my pants when you said "p pad" My mind automatically went to the gutter 🤣😅 He says he thinks it's gotta be H pad. 🤣😅 Hey let us know what size t-shirts you and Mrs. Monkey wear cause we want to send ya'll some Alaskan shirts. See ya stay safe

[@jakewilson907]

We use them in Canada as well

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Thanks!

[@davegatzke6646]

Indiana calls them Gremlin bells

[@bumrush5314]

Gremlin bell. Inventor laughing all the way to bank. 😂😂

[@waelalataya3015]

Most aspects of the motorcycle culture outside the US are cues taken from American MC traditions. Not necessarily understood, but copied for sure.