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The Double Eagle
Product Group

kriss eagle
"Better built" since 1986
Products that work the first
time and last a lifetime.

We build it in the USA.
Products that serve you well, every day.

Our modern circuit board design is the
same used in the space programs
to protect against vibration damage.

The electrical industry doesn't usually
grant a warranty because of possible
misuse, overload or improper connection.

We could offer a 5 year or 10 year but to be realistic we offer a one year warranty and want you to know that our products have a record of lasting for many years, - even decades.
This isn't by accident but by design.
Here's our proof.


For the person who wonders what's the difference between that $50 headlight modulator compared to ours it's a real simple answer. Rather than 1970's circuitry still in use today that just flashes we use modern technology microprocessors so over the years you're really getting more stable operation with digital control for reliability, more power capabilities, multiple features, and digital control of the light sensor delay - Shade Delay only found in the Kriss unit.
Really no comparison!

You get what you pay for - it's pretty clear.

 

 

"DOUBLE EAGLE" HEADLIGHT MODULATOR
Part # H75004

"GL1800 Standard" model

Under the seat installation.
Can be installed on either the high or low beam.

Featuring "ISD" Cool Energy Modulation© with Shade Delay

 

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Move the mouse cursor over picture to view low beam modulation.
Default view - high beam modulation
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If you're looking for something that modulates both the high and
low beam bulbs please see our
Dual Function model


Rated

159.95 (retail phone order)
Internet order discount
- 10.00
Internet order 149.95


Heavy Duty model select below.
- Heavy Duty Version -
If you plan on using higher wattage
bulbs than stock bulbs or just want
that extra margin then select the HD model. This unit still works with the
lower wattage bulbs.
(details described below)


Order with Heavy Duty upgrade
15.00 additional *

 

 

 

 

 


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"Our Knowledge Section"

Here's what makes a
real difference in high
amperage electronics.


Roll over our circuit board.
Others

Motorcycle dealers have called asking for information about our headlight modulators because their customers keep asking for a modulator. They tell us they really need something better than the brand they'd been getting through a distributor because it kept failing so they'd stopped selling modulators. This is unfortunate but tells us to keep doing what we do because -
"We're surely doing something right".

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The answer to your question "Do we actually build our own circuit board assembly?" YES and right here in Tucson!

Standard
"Dual" Mosfets
We offer dual power control mosfets as standard.
Other manufacturers use single mosfets and some
offer dual as an option. Our Heavy Duty version is a
QUAD Mosfet design giving you the highest rating.
You get the most rugged circuit when buying Kriss.

 

Product Information


Don't overlook that Kriss headlight modulators are legal in U.S. (all states)

 

Made expressly for the Honda 1800 - Only unit built 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 installation.

Our design of using a plug under the seat, rather than the modulator attached directly to the bulbs, prevents high levels of heat generated by the bulb from transferring directly to the unit and shortening life expectancy.

"ISD" Cool Energy Modulation"© (Here's something you should read)
There's an important design feature that separates a Kriss headlight modulator from others on the market aside from our exclusive "Shade Delay". 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. Maybe this doesn't make much of a difference in the short run but customers who buy Kriss know it means something when their modulator is still running 10, 15 or 20 years down the road.

Kriss "Easy TouchWire Programming" © (programming internal code is simple, being accomplished at the unit, by touching a wire to +12 volts and doesn't require any external hardware or computer) gives you the flexibility to change from our shade delay to instant response to any light changes.
"Kriss Shade Delay"© exclusive in Double Eagle Modulators is designed into the operating code so the modulation is not interrupted during those brief moments when you pass under an overpass or behind a shaded area like a large tree, hill or building. Our modulator in the only unit available with a delay for light changes that's an actual time delay in the software code and not an external adjustment to the light sensor. Adjusting the light sensor simply interferes with the normal shut off and turn on times, established by the d.o.t. regulations, which isn't very useful much less functional.
If you prefer not to use the shade delay because you like instant reaction to light it takes just a few seconds to change the program that's being used.

is built into the standard Double Eagle circuit design because it modulates only one headlight beam and the circuit is independent of the other beam.
The Kriss engineering design incorporates the latest technology and should the modulated circuit fail it will usually operate like a normal bulb and simply stop modulating. If some unusually catastrophic event happens like a major short circuit or overload that damaged the circuit board then you always have the stock direct circuit to the other beam which is not connected to the modulator circuit, that's real protection.

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Bulb Life

Meets d.o.t. regulations so it's legal in the United States, Canada and Australia.
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.

kriss light detector No drilling holes in headlight or fairing to install our 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 only company with modern type 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 the left of the page you'll see that the design of our detector permits mounting it at the front of the bike and attached to a brake hose, or whatever suits your fancy, with a tie wrap or velcro. Our installation instructions explain how and where to place the detector.

Can be connected to either the high beam or the low beam. (not both)
The Kriss Headlight Modulator will not reduce the life of your 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) 12 VDC. It's not necessary to buy two units. 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.
kriss boxThe latest in miniaturization offers a small, totally solid state, rugged unit that will fit easily under the seat. It's only 1½" x 1½" x ¾".

Heavy Duty Version (200 watts) - This option is used primarily with higher wattage bulbs than stock bulbs but still works with the lower wattage bulbs. If using stock bulbs the heavy duty modulator is certainly going to be operating with reduced load requirements on the mosfets to help extend operational life.
(Heavy Duty model is an additional $20.00)

Install
Unit connection to relay panel under the seat

Low beam has been suggested for simplicity of installation however the unit can be installed on either the high or low beam.

Knowledge about electronics isn't required but some 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 a great learning experience for you about how your bike is put together.

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

Headlight modulators cannot be used on High Intensity Discharge bulbs. (HID uses a ballast to ignite a gas inside the bulb rather than a filament)

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

 

* Retail price $159.95. Effective 23 Oct 08, subject to change without notice.
* Heavy duty upgrade is a labor charge and non-refundable.
* Extra wiring diagrams are offered separately.


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