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

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Tmall

I have a buell firebolt. And I have the manual, I should have thought to check it.

I,ll be able to figure it out.

I wanna say they are 55w.

[OreoGaborio]

I'd be very surprised if they weren't. Almost all OEM halogen bulbs are.

Are you on Badweb? Hit that up to see if anyone's done the HID on your bike. I'm sure someone on there has.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by OreoGaborio

I'd be very surprised if they weren't. Almost all OEM halogen bulbs are.

Are you on Badweb? Hit that up to see if anyone's done the HID on your bike. I'm sure someone on there has.

Tons of ppl have put HID's in Buells, myself included. And honestly, I have no idea what watt mine is. I think 55. Buell lights are notoriously terrible, especially the Firebolt.

[Gas Man]

Where can I get a timed relay? That may be benificial for my 3 HID setup I will be running.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Where can I get a timed relay? That may be benificial for my 3 HID setup I will be running.

Amazonian sucka. Stand by....

[marko138]

Originally Posted by marko138

Amazonian sucka. Stand by....

SUCKA MC's SOUND OFF

Link: http://www.amazon.com/Pulse-Timer-wi.../ref=de_a_smtd

[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

[Amber Lamps]

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

FTMFW!!! Now I can get behind this with both guns! It's compact, simple, water resistant and designed for this specific application. Plus they also claim 6 amp initial draw and thus don't mention the battery (mine is rated for 175 cca) but I understand that bit about the ballast/bulb life. Now do I want to order something that costs $25 and tear into my bike to prolong the life of something that costs $25....hmmmmm...

[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!

[Cutty72]

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!

That's the bonus of leaving the brights standard halogen.