HID headlight conversion

[dave]

Hello everyone, have any of you converted your headlight to a HID system, if so have you had any problems at all with it?

[softail898]

Dave, see this post: CLICK HERE
Pat

[dave]

Thanks Pat, thats a car system with no hi/lo beam, I have know found a motorcycle system with hi/ lo beam, I ordered that so I will let you know how it performs.

[softail898]

Originally Posted by dave

Thanks Pat, thats a car system with no hi/lo beam, I have know found a motorcycle system with hi/ lo beam, I ordered that so I will let you know how it performs.

I think the 'photo shows a Car System. I have E-mailed them to clarify if it is a Hi/Lo replacement for the standard bulb. Will let you know.
Where did you order yours from as I have been looking for one of these for some time? How much did it cost?
Pat.

[softail898]

Dave, you were right this is for a single bulb (not Hi/Lo).
This was tacked onto the end of their ad: "This kit will fit 99% of bikes. The kit comes complete with 1x Xenon HID bulb and so is suitable for bikes that use a single headlight as a dipped beam or main beam. Please check your user manual to ensure this kit is compatible. For further advice please contact us"
Thought it was a bit cheap. Sorry, I got too excited thinking I found a good H.I.D. system.

[Roger]

I got one off ebay for about £50

[softail898]

Originally Posted by Roger

I got one off ebay for about £50

Roger,Is it a replacement for the standard H4 Bulb?

[Roger]

Yes. The bulb moves to produce a dip and full beam. Consists of bulb, HV box and control box. Takes up quite a lot of space.

[Penfold]

Are these retrofitted HID up grade kits legal?

I understand that the optics of the lens is important in HID lights and these kits do not replace the lens, only the bulb.

See these links:-

All about HIDs

Thinking of converting to HID?

The Auto Express You Tube clip is most illuminating
Maybe the eBay kit mentioned, should be reported to the Trading Standards?

Maybe you should just go old skool

Headlight relay with 100/80watt bulb

It maybe easier that trying to hide the HID ballast and other bits!