Headlight modulator - Double Eagle GL1800 Standard model

Made expressly for the Honda 1800 - Only unit made for under seat installation.
Can be connected to either the low or high beam circuit (not both) depending on which bulbs you prefer to modulate. This unit does not modulate both high and low beam bulbs at the same time. If you want to modulate both see our "Dual Function model". Left light interconnect is required for both high beams to modulate. This requires removal of the left storage pocket cover to access the wiring. After the 2006 model, with the comfort package and air bag, interconnect for the left high beam bulb requires removal of top cowl/radio panel and left side panel for access to the wiring connector. Without making this secondary connection high beam operation will modulate only the right light. Low beam connection doesn't require any secondary connections and modulates both low beam bulbs using our simple "Plug and Play plus intallation.

"ISD" Modulation"© (Here's something you should read)
There's an important design feature that separates a Kriss modulator from others on the market. The program code for our microprocessor sets an "Instant Step Down" (ISD) method of controlling the current flow to the bulb. Our circuit design creates a more crisp and brighter modulation because it doesn't waste current with a heat generating delay like those that slowly throttle down the current flow. It's a characteristic of a mosfet (the switching transistor) to get hot when changing state slowly so we put in the additional engineering to make it work fast. When the filament is at peak temperature our "ISD" sets the bottom level with lighting speed allowing the filament to cool naturally according to the design and material of the filament used in the bulb. An obvious benefit is that the filament is not going to be stressed by operating outside it's metallurgical limits. Our modulators last longer because they run cold and don't create life shortening heat like the others you'll find on the market.

Kriss "Easy TouchWire Programming" © gives you the flexibility to change from our shade delay to instant response to any light changes.

"Kriss Shade Delay"© is designed into the
operating code so the modulation is not interrupted
during those brief moments when you pass quickly under
an overpass or behind a shaded area like a large tree. Our delay
to light changes is an actual time delay and not an afterthought in an
effort to copy the Kriss design by adjusting the light sensor to compensate for the
changes. Adjusting the light sensor simply disrupts the effectiveness of the normal shut off and turn on times established by the d.o.t. regulations.

Meets d.o.t. regulations so it's legal in the United States and Canada.
Light detector automatically turns the modulator off at night. It's not legal to operate, even momentarily, at night and we strictly follow the d.o.t. requirements.

No drilling holes in headlight or fairing to install the light detector.
This has been an original feature of Kriss modulators since 1992.
Here's why we feel it's not good to drill a hole in your headlight housing
to install a light detector. In an effort to be fancy others out there use a sensor
that's built into a small metal bezel that's installed in a hole with a fastening nut.
This requires drilling a hole. We were the first out with modulators in the early 90's
and realized early on that drilling a hole in a chrome headlight housing or other surface
violates the integrity of the metal and plating setting it up for inter granular corrosion caused
by humidity and seen by the subsequent separation of the plating which migrates out from the hole.
This is often referred to as blistering of the chrome plating. If you look at the picture on our web page you
will see that our detector is mounted at the front of the bike and attached to a brake hose or whatever suits your fancy with a tie wrap or velcro.

Can be connected to either the high beam or the low beam. (not both)
The Kriss Headlight Modulator will not reduce the life of you headlight bulb.
It's easy to turn off. Just like all of our modulators it's easy to turn off during the day when it's operating, simply select the other beam (when installed on high beam) or it can be installed so it may be completely turned off.
One unit operates both high bulbs (or low).
It's not necessary to buy two units.
The latest in miniaturization offers a small, totally solid state, rugged unit that will fit easily under the seat. It's only 1.5" x 1.5" x 3/4".
It won't fall off like the units that attach directly to the Gold Wing 1800 bulbs and ours can be installed without removing the front fairing.

Knowledge about electronics isn't required but skills at wiring are necessary. You can have it installed at a dealer or it's more fun having a buddy who knows about these things help you. It's will be a great learning experience for you about to how your bike is put together.

Heavy Duty upgrade for Standard GL1800 modulator available by special order.
(select this $15.00 option when ordering)
(for bulbs exceeding 55w each up to 100w each for a total of 200 watts)
Still works with lower wattage bulbs.

Note: Kennedy states that their system is not compatible with headlight modulators. Using their cellphone interface generates noise in the headset. The stock Honda and J&M systems don't have this problem.

Modulation shown is a simulation.
Modulates 240/min. reqd. by d.o.t. (4 times per sec.)