HID Conversion

m0n1 · 04-03-2008, 04:57 PM

OK so my next thing may be a HID conversion. I was reading a lot about HID lights, the temperature and angle and I remember Trip had a post on his HIDâ€™s so I read that again too. I read that the light emitted from the HID needs to be controlled, thatâ€™s why most cars running oem HIDâ€™s are used with the projector type lens. I talked to my part supplier and he said that the HID he can get will probably replace my high beams; but would rather have the lights go through the projector lens. Im still in the research stage and wanted to get more info so any information you have will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Trip · 04-03-2008, 05:18 PM

I have straight up cheap China HIDS, I use them all the time, no issue at all.

Mr Lefty · 04-03-2008, 06:34 PM

Trip... that link you posted to the write up for 600rr had a link for the little 3rd light the guys there replaced with an LED... AT that link I found a little "delay" for the HID lights... so basicly it'd delay your HID's a couple seconds when you start the bike so your electrical system isn't being overloaded... any chance you have that link?

also... do you have any issues when starting your bike? or do your lights delay some themselves... (i've heard of this)

Trip · 04-03-2008, 08:01 PM

course, that's www.tripageled.com

T is a good guy, tell him I said hello.

I have never had a problem starting my bike with HIDs, of course only one of my lights is on when I fire up the bike.

WARputer · 04-03-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I have never had a problem starting my bike with HIDs, of course only one of my lights is on when I fire up the bike.

No issues for me either.....the best mod I ever did to the bike too ! Wish I had some pics of them but I'm at work...maybe later.

Mr Lefty · 04-03-2008, 08:33 PM

thanks trip! yeah both of mine will kick on... so i'm gonna get the relay... just better safe than sorry

Amber Lamps · 04-04-2008, 12:18 AM

question,are you guys talking just bulbs (HID look a like)or the complete HID kit complete with ballasts,relays and upgraded wiring harnesses?

Just a note,I found an actual complete German conversion kit for $40 on EBay. It comes with a 1 year warranty from a seller with over 16,500 sells and 100% feedback. I'll probably get it for my bike,so I'll let you know.

NeonspeedRT · 04-07-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by m0n1

OK so my next thing may be a HID conversion. I was reading a lot about HID lights, the temperature and angle and I remember Trip had a post on his HIDâ€™s so I read that again too.

Do some looking around on the R1 forums. I've been looking into HID's also. There seem to be two reputable companies that the majority of R1 owners are using. One is A&R and the other is a certain ebay seller. I'm kinda leaning towards the A&R kit. It's alittle more pricey, but it's plug and play for the R1.

04-03-2008, 04:57 PM	#1
m0n1 Street Stunter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Beach CA Moto: 07 R1 Posts: 89	HID Conversion OK so my next thing may be a HID conversion. I was reading a lot about HID lights, the temperature and angle and I remember Trip had a post on his HIDâ€™s so I read that again too. I read that the light emitted from the HID needs to be controlled, thatâ€™s why most cars running oem HIDâ€™s are used with the projector type lens. I talked to my part supplier and he said that the HID he can get will probably replace my high beams; but would rather have the lights go through the projector lens. Im still in the research stage and wanted to get more info so any information you have will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. __________________ "The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war." –Douglas MacArthur “Our job as citizens also includes backing our president when he makes a decision, whether we like that decision or not,"- Damion Maynard

04-04-2008, 12:18 AM	#7
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	question,are you guys talking just bulbs (HID look a like)or the complete HID kit complete with ballasts,relays and upgraded wiring harnesses? Just a note,I found an actual complete German conversion kit for $40 on EBay. It comes with a 1 year warranty from a seller with over 16,500 sells and 100% feedback. I'll probably get it for my bike,so I'll let you know. Last edited by Amber Lamps; 04-04-2008 at 01:11 AM..

04-03-2008, 06:34 PM	#3
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Trip... that link you posted to the write up for 600rr had a link for the little 3rd light the guys there replaced with an LED... AT that link I found a little "delay" for the HID lights... so basicly it'd delay your HID's a couple seconds when you start the bike so your electrical system isn't being overloaded... any chance you have that link? also... do you have any issues when starting your bike? or do your lights delay some themselves... (i've heard of this)

04-03-2008, 08:33 PM	#6
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	thanks trip! yeah both of mine will kick on... so i'm gonna get the relay... just better safe than sorry