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Road Glide® Revolution
November 15, 2017

Road Glide® Revolution

Fitments continue to change and evolve as new motorcycles are released. For Custom Dynamics® the Road Glide® Revolution means new motorcycle LED lighting options, upgrades and accessories!

Road Glide® Roots

The 2018 Harley Davidson® model release marks the 20th year the Road Glide® (FLTR) has been in production! Since hitting the streets in 1998, the model family has gained popularity and a strong following. Harley-Davidson® Touring models dominate sales every year, but the Road Glide® offered something unique. 

The Road Glide® (FLTR) was released in 1998; based heavily off its ancestor the Tour Glide (FLT), pictured above. The FLTR used the same frame and motor assembly as the Electra Glide but featured a completely redesigned front fairing.

The FLTR was released in 1998. Based heavily off its ancestor the Tour Glide (FLT), pictured above. The FLTR used the same frame and motor assembly as the Electra Glide but featured a completely redesigned front fairing.

Why Road Glide®?

The Road Glide® has a ‘Shark Nose’, frame-mounted fairing. The fairing is attached to the frame itself, so it doesn’t move when you turn the handlebar. The fixed fairing takes some getting used to but Road Glide® riders favor it, enjoying the way it handles and the wind coverage it provides. With the handlebars positioned closer to the rider and the fairing further away, the Road Glide® design also offers more room while riding.

Harley Davidson® has expanded the Road Glide® family over the years. In 2010, the Road Glide® Ultra (FLTRU) and Road Glide® Custom (FLTRX) were introduced. Road Glide® CVO™ models have also been released over the past two decades (most recently, the 2018 Road Glide® CVO™).

Road Glide® Revival

In 2015, the Road Glide® was redesigned. The 2015 release delivered a shorter, more stretched out body style with a narrower front wheel and front fairing (1.4 inches narrower).

2013 FLTRU (left) and 2015 FLTRX (right). The 2015 redesigned, sleeker Shark Nose was the first significant change in the inner and outer fairing since 1998.

2013 FLTRU (left) and 2015 FLTRX (right). The 2015 redesigned, sleeker Shark Nose was the first significant change in the inner and outer fairing since 1998.

Road Glide® Retail

Increased sales meant more demand for aftermarket accessories like our motorcycle LED lighting options for H-D™. Lighting for the unique Shark Nose fairings was especially hard to find. Because of the redesign in 2015, a product that worked on a 2013 Road Glide® model most likely didn’t work on the new 2015 Road Glide® fairing. In fact, according to the Harley-Davidson® manual for 2015-2018 Road Glide® Models: “The headlamp contains no replaceable bulbs. The entire assembly must be replaced upon failure”.

Before now owners of 2015-2018 Road Glide® Models had zero options for after-market LED headlamps, but not anymore! The newest Custom Dynamics® TruBEAM® Motorcycle LED Headlamp is now available for plug and play installation on 2015-2018 Road Glide® Models!

The 2015 redesign created a new market for aftermarket accessories. In turn, manufacturers began new product development. Depending on the desired effect, different products and applications are now available for the ’15-’18 Road Glide® models

TruBEAM® Headlamp

The premium TruBEAM® Motorcycle LED Headlamp offers 4 Low Beam LEDs and 4 High Beam LEDs with built-in halo rings around each headlight (5800K Color Temperature). The built-in halos function as a White DRL with Auxiliary Amber Turn signal function to increase visibility even more!

Another important detail to consider is that the TruBEAM® LED Headlamp meets DOT FMVSS Specifications. The truth is, a lot of aftermarket headlight bulbs aren’t DOT certified.

The premium TruBEAM® LED Headlamp offers 4 Low Beam LEDs and 4 High Beam LEDs with built-in halo rings around each headlight (5800K Color Temperature). The built-in halos function as a White DRL with Auxiliary Amber Turn signal function to increase visibility even more!

Low Beam: 3200 Raw Lumens (31.2 Watts @ 12VDC); High Beam: 3100 Raw Lumens (28.8 Watts @ 12VDC).

The TruBEAM® features a Polycarbonate Lens and is available with either a Chrome or Black Chrome reflector. With Custom Dynamics® you also are buying some peace of mind; the TruBEAM® LED Headlamp carries a lifetime warranty against LED failure.

Why TruBEAM®?

The premium TruBEAM® LED Headlamp offers a complex reflector design by making use of both projection and reflection LED technology. This design provides greater visibility in curves and offers a superior beam pattern in terms of both distance and coverage.

The premium TruBEAM® LED Headlamp offers a complex reflector design by making use of both projection and reflection LED technology. This design provides greater visibility in curves and offers a superior beam pattern in terms of both distance and coverage.

With Reflector Headlamps, the light reflects off a reflector and out in multiple directions, making it much harder to control. Because the light is distributed at different angles, intense hot spots and weak spots are visible in the beam pattern. A lot of light is produced but this light is not directed appropriately. Read more on comparing motorcycle LED lighting.

With Reflector Headlamps, the light reflects off a reflector and out in multiple directions, making it much harder to control. Because the light is distributed at different angles, intense hot spots and weak spots are visible in the beam pattern. A lot of light is produced but isn't directed appropriately.

Installation

The TruBEAM® LED Headlamp is 100% Plug & Play with only one headlamp unit needed per bike. Currently Custom Dynamics® is the only manufacturer offering an after-market LED headlamp with fitment on these 2015-2018 Road Glide® models.

Installation is seamless. To start, remove the stock windshield bolts, windshield and factory vent. You’ll then remove the screws holding the inner and outer fairings together.  Next, the speaker grilles must be taken off. Once bolts are removed, you can separate the outer fairing from the inner fairing.

The outer fairing is removed and set aside.  Once the OEM headlamp is out, the TruBEAM® Headlamp plugs into the factory plug. To wire the built-in LED halo to function as White DRL with Auxiliary Amber Turn signal. Next, the wires from the TruBEAM® Headlamp are connected to a pass-through wiring harness. This is provided with the LED headlamp! 

Reinstall the outer fairing, speaker grilles, factory vent and windshield. Lastly, a BCM Sync is performed and you’re ready to test out your new TruBEAM® Road Glide® LED Headlamp! Check out our motorcycle LED lighting installation videos! Or, get tech support for motorcycle LED lighting upgrades! 

Additional Road Glide® Products

Customize the look of the Shark Nose fairing with the Custom Dynamics® Dynamic LED turn signals. The plug and play installation will streamline the look of your Road Glide® fairing, seamlessly replacing the stock front turn signals with low profile aluminum housings (available in Chrome or Gloss Black Finish or as a Raw unit ready for paint matching!). The Dynamic LED Turn Signals provide a White DRL Running Light. What’s more, they also offer a full-contrast Amber turn signal! Plus, we back our products with the Custom Dynamics® Lifetime LED Warranty! This simple modification completely changes the look of the Shark Nose fairing, offering a sleeker more custom look.

 

Moreover, if you’re looking for side visibility, the Road Glide® LED Dynamic Windshield Trim is the way to go. The installation is plug and play and offers 22 White DRL Running Light LEDs and 22 Amber Turn Signal LEDs with a choice of Chrome or Gloss Black Finish. Because the Windshield Trim bolts on to the stock fairing, there’s a great increase in side visibility. In turn, making you safer on the road! The Road Glide® LED Dynamic Windshield Trim is also backed by the Custom Dynamics® Lifetime LED Warranty. If you can’t choose between the two, don’t worry! Use the Custom Dynamics® Dynamic LED Turn Signals and Road Glide® LED Dynamic Windshield Trim together! Find your motorcycle LED lighting upgrades, now! 

If you can't choose between the two, don't worry, the Custom Dynamics® Dynamic LED Turn Signals can be used along with the Road Glide® LED Dynamic Windshield Trim!

Lastly, for more information call Custom Dynamics® toll free at 1-800-382-1388.  Want to source your favorite Custom Dynamics® motorcycle LED lighting locally? Drag Specialties®, Parts Unlimited®, Parts Canada, and Parts Europe can help locate a dealer nearest you.

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