Headlight modulator - Double Eagle GL1800 Standard model

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"DOUBLE EAGLE" HEADLIGHT MODULATOR
Part # H75004

"GL1800 Standard " model

Can be installed on either the high or low beam.

Featuring "ISD" Cool Energy Modulation© with Shade Delay

Move the mouse pointer over picture to view low beam modulation.
Default view - high beam modulation.

$159.95 m.s.r.p.
less - $20.00 Internet discount *
On line pricing $139.95

Order by Monday for Tuesday shipment and receive your order by Friday using FedEx Express Saver domestic service.

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)

*
We offer this special service discount as a courtesy for helping keep down our processing costs. Discount is not refundable for returned orders.

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Here's what makes a
real difference in high
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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".

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), Canada and now Australia.

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 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 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" © (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 quickly under an overpass or behind a shaded area like a large tree. Our delay to light changes is an actual time delay in the software code and not an adjustment to the light sensor. Adjusting the light sensor simply disrupts the effectiveness of the normal shut off and turn on times established by the d.o.t. regulations.
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.

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.

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.
The 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)

	Unit connection to relay panel under the seat

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 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.

Check here to see the differences along with the operations of our different programmable flashers.

Headlight modulators cannot be used on HID (High Intensity Discharge) bulbs.

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.
We make every effort to use technology in saving time on our part and save you money. However, we'll gladly take your phone order if the online discount is not important