H.I.D. System $25!!!

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by Kerry_129

DEI is def. good bang-for-the-buck stuff, but the problem with using that relay for HIDs is that it requires a trigger pulse, not a constant signal. Meaning you'd have to use a momentary button to manually turn them on - fine if that's what you want, but not automatic as headlights should be.

This one is the best, most compact solution I found - and solid-state transistor vs. mechanical coil (more expensive though): http://www.wolstentech.com/products/...delayrelay.php

Thanks for that. May have to order a set. I'm going to be running 3 HID bulbs and therefore 3 ballasts. One headlight and two spot lights. I think running the headlight H4 (hi/lo combo) on one relay, then the other 2 ballasts on another relay.

Originally Posted by Kerry_129

To my mind, the advantage of prolonging the bulb/ballast is more about reducing the possibility of being caught on a trip w/ a dead headlight (though I plan to retain the stock plug & stash a halogen bulb as backup) + the hassle of removing/returning/reinstalling.

Oh - and I gave in & ordered sets for both the GSXR & VFR after seeing that smokin' deal you posted & reading various positive reviews on them. I'll post install pics when ever I throw them in over the winter.
Thanks for the heads-up!

I too may have to stash a spare H4 in the bike. Just in case. But what's the chances of both setups I will be running going out. If the head light went out, I'd still have the spots or vise versa.


So next question... anybody got a good recommendation for a water proof fuse block for all of this? Maybe I should just run a larger gauge wire to the front of the bike... then fuse off each of those seperately there. Maybe a car stereo fuse block and some larger gauge wire...hmmmm

In the fairing wouldn't need to be water proof.