Taking a motorcycle ride at night requires headlights and tail lights for safety and convenience. When restoring old models like the Harley Davidson Shovelhead, its lighting system should be well set to avoid any problems with the lights and electrical systems. The Harley Davidson Shovelhead lighting system should be covered and protected from moisture. To avoid short circuits, make sure wires are in place and are properly covered especially in points that are spliced.
In choosing the headlights and tail lights, you may consider using incandescent bulbs, halogen lights or LEDs. Recently, LEDs are preferred because it uses less electricity and do not heat up as much as halogen bulbs. Also choose the light bulb color. It may be yellow or a bluish white. If the headlight cover can be replaced, you may use a white headlight and just choose a slightly colored headlight cover. Taillights usually have standard colors of yellow for the signal lights and red brake lights.
Always check your Harley Davidson Shovelhead lighting system before going off on a ride, even during the day. Brake lights are very essential to ensure road safety. Have spare light bulbs ready in your saddlebag. Occasional cleaning of the light bulbs will extend their life. If there are any problems with the electrical system of the bike, take it to a technician to make sure that everything is working well before going on long bike travels.
When lights get busted, also take note of the proper disposal especially if such bulbs are known to contain mercury.
