HID question/opinions wanted..

NeonspeedRT · 09-14-2009, 08:59 AM

I have HID's in my low beams on my R1. I just upgraded the bulbs to silverstars in the high beams. With the HID's I hardly use my high beams anyways. But when I do need them the silverstars are plenty bright.

The only thing i'll caution you about HID's, make sure you have a projector type lens. If you don't have a projector type lens, then your HID's will pretty much be useless and blind everyone.

Homeslice · 09-14-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

The only thing i'll caution you about HID's, make sure you have a projector type lens. If you don't have a projector type lens, then your HID's will pretty much be useless and blind everyone.

plusone

Amber Lamps · 09-14-2009, 06:28 PM

I like my hids, of course I got 55 watt bulbs for my lows as well, so they are bright on low and OMFG bright on high! I killed a vampire crossing the road last night!

Mr Lefty · 09-14-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

I have HID's in my low beams on my R1. I just upgraded the bulbs to silverstars in the high beams. With the HID's I hardly use my high beams anyways. But when I do need them the silverstars are plenty bright.

The only thing i'll caution you about HID's, make sure you have a projector type lens. If you don't have a projector type lens, then your HID's will pretty much be useless and blind everyone.

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

plusone

depends on the bike... the reason is the way the reflector is... in my ZZR the reflector for low was fine... but when i went to Highs (an actuator pulled by a magnet... so no delay as both lights were on all the time) the reflectors there didn't reflect properly and resulted in scatterd light. that could very easily blind someone...

On my 600RR... the beam is exactly the same as stock. I had pictures but lost them... but I compared them... the only difference was brightness and color... the cut off happened at the same height and was just as crisp.

but a very valid point... you'll have to be very carefull about how you aim your lights after you convert.(if you convert)

OneSickPsycho · 09-14-2009, 09:28 PM

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I like my hids, of course I got 55 watt bulbs for my lows as well, so they are bright on low and OMFG bright on high! I killed a vampire crossing the road last night!

Was it riding a deer?

Amber Lamps · 09-14-2009, 10:40 PM

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Was it riding a deer?

Yes a ZOMBIE DEER FROM HELL!!!

marko138 · 09-15-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Yes a ZOMBIE DEER FROM HELL!!!

Oh fuck. Where was this? I gotta steer clear of that area.

Amber Lamps · 09-15-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Oh fuck. Where was this? I gotta steer clear of that area.

TOO LATE because it's right behind you!!!!! Booowahahahahahahahaha!!!!

OreoGaborio · 12-06-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Since the purpose of HID's is mostly just for looks, use them for the low's, since those are the ones that are on all the time.

I just did an HID conversion on my Aprilia, and I ASSURE you, it had NOTHING to do with looks. The light output is in a whole other universe. The same can be said for my buddy who owns an 1125R with an HID

Mr Lefty · 12-06-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by OreoGaborio

I just did an HID conversion on my Aprilia, and I ASSURE you, it had NOTHING to do with looks. The light output is in a whole other universe. The same can be said for my buddy who owns an 1125R with an HID

completely agree

09-14-2009, 08:59 AM	#1
NeonspeedRT At Large Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jax, FL Moto: 2005 R1 Posts: 678	I have HID's in my low beams on my R1. I just upgraded the bulbs to silverstars in the high beams. With the HID's I hardly use my high beams anyways. But when I do need them the silverstars are plenty bright. The only thing i'll caution you about HID's, make sure you have a projector type lens. If you don't have a projector type lens, then your HID's will pretty much be useless and blind everyone. __________________ MSF Rider Coach Motorcycle Training Institue Inc "Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game."

09-14-2009, 06:28 PM	#3
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I like my hids, of course I got 55 watt bulbs for my lows as well, so they are bright on low and OMFG bright on high! I killed a vampire crossing the road last night!