HID headlight installed

[Seaking]

hi guys, just wanted to say I've installed an HID headlight conversion kit on my Midnight Venture and wow.. talk about sweeeeeet!
Installation was rather quick and easy, mostly all plug and play and instead of burning a 55/65W headlight, now I'm burning a 35W HID (Hi / Lo single bulb). They achieve the hi lo beam by means of an actuator that retracts the bulb into a housing etc. Neat.. they do warn you not to flash them fast though. But they assured me its 100% ok for normal usage.. just don't flip them hi lo rapidly.. How bright? wow, I was impressed. it 'throws' lights well ahead of you, illuminating everything well. Dang.. and I thought my last 'super bulb' was good..

Installation is simple and easy to do. Its MUCH easier to do this part with the bucket removed from the bike, simple to do.. You remove the H4 bulb and install the HID H4 bulb in, with the weather seal behind it. Re-install the bucket into place and run your cables. Depending how much stuff you're already hiding under the fairing, you'll have to figure out where to install everything. There is a slim ballast which I velcro'd to the right side of the inner fairing (throttle side of the bike). Plug in all the cables and leads, you can't mess this up as they are all one size for each and weather sealed. You can ground the unit within the fairing frame but will need to run a new power lead back to the battery through the fairing, under the fuel tank to reach the battery. There is a 10A fuse provided which I cut and moved down to the battery area. If I blow the fuse, I certainly don't want to rip the fairing apart to reach it ;)

Once everything is tightened up and tucked away, turn on the ignition. The light flashes brightly as it ignites and then warms up to a bright white light rather quickly, especially when it's cold. If the light is already warm you don't notice the flash up when you start. I left it on for 30 mins to make sure I wouldn't have any heat issues and I couldn't feel any heat from any of the components such as the ballast or relay etc.. However, the headlight itself is warm. Did I say it was BRIGHT? hehe.. I'll have to adjust it by trial and error so I don't get cagers flashing me all night long..

Additionally, I also installed the Afterburner LED highway lights on my engine guards. They don't really stand out at all in bright daylight, but cloudy days, dusk and especially at night they are rather eye piercing from any angle.. wow.

I hope to have photos of these lights later this week depending on the weather.

The HID kits and Afterburner lights can be obtained from this Canadian company at an amazing price, the owner is super helpful, even called me after I left him an email asking about some of the components I was working on.

http://canadiancruisercustomizing.com/



http://canadiancruisercustomizing.com/images/hid_kit.jpg

http://canadiancruisercustomizing.com/images/afterburnerdl.jpg
(http://canadiancruisercustomizing.com/images/afterburnerdl.jpg)

[SilvrT]

I think I posted a link for that supplier a week or so back... they are located in Prince George, Bc I believe. Some interesting products which I'll eventually be dropping some bucks on from them.

:thumbsup2:

[LilBeaver]

I've read quite a bit of good stuff about these. The only major thing that was really holding me back was the price tag.
The extra wiring I figured might be some work, but I figured I could handle it.

I'd be interested to hear what you think of it after a few weeks of good use :happy34:

[Seaking]

I think I posted a link for that supplier a week or so back... they are located in Prince George, Bc I believe. Some interesting products which I'll eventually be dropping some bucks on from them.


Being a Canadian company, he's quite fun to deal with.. no trans-border BS.. that was a big deal closer for me.. I've bought several of his items and they are all top notch.. solid. The bullet lights alone are impressive.. I accidentally dropped them several times but they're so solid, no probs. NICE!

Daytime riding with the HID today was informative.. my ride buddy said the Lo beam showed a bright blob of light, nothing extraordinary but the Hi beam in day time zaps ya in the eyes.. I can hardly wait to see how well they work tonight if it doesn't snow.. yeah, snow.. sheesh.

[Seaking]

I've read quite a bit of good stuff about these. The only major thing that was really holding me back was the price tag.
The extra wiring I figured might be some work, but I figured I could handle it.
I'd be interested to hear what you think of it after a few weeks of good use

Yeah the wiring is child's play.. so simple.. seriously, if *I* can do it, anyone can.. yeah..

Balking at the price? Dood! Do a price comparison anywhere else for a Hi / Lo HID system and you're not going to beat this price.. I ran into some guys today who were kicking themselves because they bought a Hi / Lo system and it's cost them $400 installed and it keeps blowing fuses.. It took me a couple of hours to do mine and cost me $60 or so with shipping..

I'll drop a post after a few days or hard riding to let you know.. What most people ride in a week I do in a few days around here lol.. Retired and nothing better to do with my time than ride, ride and ride some more.. Sooooo therapeutic.. it makes the voices go away..

[LilBeaver]

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Balking at the price? Dood! Do a price comparison anywhere else for a Hi / Lo HID system and you're not going to beat this price.. I ran into some guys today who were kicking themselves because they bought a Hi / Lo system and it's cost them $400 installed and it keeps blowing fuses.. It took me a couple of hours to do mine and cost me $60 or so with shipping..

I'll drop a post after a few days or hard riding to let you know.. What most people ride in a week I do in a few days around here lol.. Retired and nothing better to do with my time than ride, ride and ride some more.. Sooooo therapeutic.. it makes the voices go away..


Huh. Well gee whiz, that isn't too bad. The last time I had looked seriously was a few months ago and I wasn't finding anything less than $150. I guess I just didn't look in the right places.

I'll stay tuned for the review! :thumbsup2:

[tx2sturgis]

I know they put out a lot of light, but I worry about the little precision solenoid (or stepper motor or whatever is in there) having a failure. Like any other inexpensive, yet high precision aiming device: time, vibration, and normal wear can take a toll on the usable lifespan of the device. I'm not in the 'cheaper is better' camp. It's one thing to put inexpensive lighting pods and accent lights on the bike, they have nothing to do with safety. But a headlight that craps out at nite on a deserted road at 70 mph will not be a good thing for anyone.

If I buy one, I will look for high quality, and a known reputation for durability. Too many of these cheap imported products dont stand up to the test of time. I hope this one does.

Let us know how it holds up.

[BuddyRich]

I have had the same Bi-Xenon HID on 2 different bikes over the last 7 years and 100k. It still works great and is much brighter than any incandescent. But its easy to switch back. As you can see the kit has a male plug that you plug into where your regular bulb would go. Just pull the HID back out and insert a standard H4 and your back running. But I never had to yet.

[Seaking]

I know they put out a lot of light, but I worry about the little precision solenoid (or stepper motor or whatever is in there) having a failure. Like any other inexpensive, yet high precision aiming device: time, vibration, and normal wear can take a toll on the usable lifespan of the device. I'm not in the 'cheaper is better' camp. It's one thing to put inexpensive lighting pods and accent lights on the bike, they have nothing to do with safety. But a headlight that craps out at nite on a deserted road at 70 mph will not be a good thing for anyone.

If I buy one, I will look for high quality, and a known reputation for durability. Too many of these cheap imported products dont stand up to the test of time. I hope this one does.

Let us know how it holds up.



Your concerns are noted as they were the sames ones *I* had as well.

However, these kits are not cheaply made or crap, they were TUV certified and well engineered. Its like anything and everything else.. nothing is infallible.

I certainly wouldn't say these are "cheaply" made, they are inexpensive to buy, there is quite the difference.. Like always, I carry a spare H4 bulb with me regardless when I go on road trips, and the HID is easily disabled and a regular H4 system put in.. not hard..

I just got back from a few hours out in the dark lonely highways and city streets (BRRR it's only 38'F tonight) and wow.. blows me away how bright this system is!! wow..

I am SUPER impressed with this lighting..

[awsmsrv]

Your concerns are noted as they were the sames ones *I* had as well.

However, these kits are not cheaply made or crap, they were TUV certified and well engineered. Its like anything and everything else.. nothing is infallible.

I certainly wouldn't say these are "cheaply" made, they are inexpensive to buy, there is quite the difference.. Like always, I carry a spare H4 bulb with me regardless when I go on road trips, and the HID is easily disabled and a regular H4 system put in.. not hard..

I just got back from a few hours out in the dark lonely highways and city streets (BRRR it's only 38'F tonight) and wow.. blows me away how bright this system is!! wow..

I am SUPER impressed with this lighting..
Couldn't you carry a spare HID? Just me thinkin'. I know, dangerous. LOL

[tsigwing]

so this was a plug and play install or did you have to order something specific for the venture?



hi guys, just wanted to say I've installed an HID headlight conversion kit on my Midnight Venture and wow.. talk about sweeeeeet!
Installation was rather quick and easy, mostly all plug and play and instead of burning a 55/65W headlight, now I'm burning a 35W HID (Hi / Lo single bulb). They achieve the hi lo beam by means of an actuator that retracts the bulb into a housing etc. Neat.. they do warn you not to flash them fast though. But they assured me its 100% ok for normal usage.. just don't flip them hi lo rapidly.. How bright? wow, I was impressed. it 'throws' lights well ahead of you, illuminating everything well. Dang.. and I thought my last 'super bulb' was good..

Installation is simple and easy to do. Its MUCH easier to do this part with the bucket removed from the bike, simple to do.. You remove the H4 bulb and install the HID H4 bulb in, with the weather seal behind it. Re-install the bucket into place and run your cables. Depending how much stuff you're already hiding under the fairing, you'll have to figure out where to install everything. There is a slim ballast which I velcro'd to the right side of the inner fairing (throttle side of the bike). Plug in all the cables and leads, you can't mess this up as they are all one size for each and weather sealed. You can ground the unit within the fairing frame but will need to run a new power lead back to the battery through the fairing, under the fuel tank to reach the battery. There is a 10A fuse provided which I cut and moved down to the battery area. If I blow the fuse, I certainly don't want to rip the fairing apart to reach it ;)

Once everything is tightened up and tucked away, turn on the ignition. The light flashes brightly as it ignites and then warms up to a bright white light rather quickly, especially when it's cold. If the light is already warm you don't notice the flash up when you start. I left it on for 30 mins to make sure I wouldn't have any heat issues and I couldn't feel any heat from any of the components such as the ballast or relay etc.. However, the headlight itself is warm. Did I say it was BRIGHT? hehe.. I'll have to adjust it by trial and error so I don't get cagers flashing me all night long..

Additionally, I also installed the Afterburner LED highway lights on my engine guards. They don't really stand out at all in bright daylight, but cloudy days, dusk and especially at night they are rather eye piercing from any angle.. wow.

I hope to have photos of these lights later this week depending on the weather.

The HID kits and Afterburner lights can be obtained from this Canadian company at an amazing price, the owner is super helpful, even called me after I left him an email asking about some of the components I was working on.

http://canadiancruisercustomizing.com/



http://canadiancruisercustomizing.com/images/hid_kit.jpg

http://canadiancruisercustomizing.com/images/afterburnerdl.jpg
(http://canadiancruisercustomizing.com/images/afterburnerdl.jpg)

[Seaking]

Couldn't you carry a spare HID? Just me thinkin'. I know, dangerous. LOL

Well that would explain the 'saw dust smoldering smell around here...

Several of us have this system installed or soon will have it installed.. We're going to keep a spare unit on hand for emergencies, that way we don't have to wait for the shipping process to happen.. just go pick up the spare, install and order another spare.. Too easy.

[Seaking]

so this was a plug and play install or did you have to order something specific for the venture?

This one is for any and all bikes.. It works great with the RSV because we have a lot of space under the fairing. And these components are not huge.. Compare the sizes with the H4 bulb for example.

I didn't bother taking pics under the fairing because it was too simple an installation.. Perhaps I should have all the same..

50 bucks, nice huge increase in lighting on the bike.

[mike_kelly_68]

I have had the same Bi-Xenon HID on 2 different bikes over the last 7 years and 100k. It still works great and is much brighter than any incandescent. But its easy to switch back. As you can see the kit has a male plug that you plug into where your regular bulb would go. Just pull the HID back out and insert a standard H4 and your back running. But I never had to yet.


Buddy,

What is the brand and where did you get your HID kit?

[BigD]

I like what I see, and just about ready to pull the triger. I was just wondering if someone from the US could tell me how much they paid for total shipping costs? :think:

[BoomerCPO]

Could you post the Stock Number for that Kit?

Sounds like that is just what I need down heah to spot them possums and armydillos that like to fornicate at night on the highways heah....

Boomer.....who's gonna stop and video some of this animal action and put it on a Pay-to-See Site for all dem weirdos.

[tsigwing]

I like what I see, and just about ready to pull the triger. I was just wondering if someone from the US could tell me how much they paid for total shipping costs? :think:


Looked like $13 to Texas, but don't know if that is US $ or Canadien $.

[BigD]

Thanks Tsigwing :thumbsup2:

[tsigwing]

Thanks Tsigwing :thumbsup2:


No problem. I just ordered one. It was $64 or so delivered in American $$. I payed through paypal and they did the currency conversion.

[Seaking]

No problem. I just ordered one. It was $64 or so delivered in American $$. I payed through paypal and they did the currency conversion.

yeah don't worry, the US $ is at par with the CDN $ for most of this week.. so you won't have to feel like a Canuck ordering from the US ;)

[frogmaster]

Seaking,

I have just add my KISAN Headlight Modulator and it was Plug-N-Play to my 2nd GEN and the back of the Stock Bulb.

From what I seen at the Link I could NOT see the back of the bulb configuration? Can you explain or provide Pictures??

I too would like to add this to my Bike and KEEP my Modulator in place!

TY :)

Charlie & Mimi

[Seaking]

Seaking,

I have just add my KISAN Headlight Modulator and it was Plug-N-Play to my 2nd GEN and the back of the Stock Bulb looked like this:

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From what I seen at the Link I could NOT see this plugin configuration? Can you exlain or provide Pictures??

I too would like to add this to my Bike and KEEP my Modulator in place!

TY :)

Charlie & Mimi

I think you were trying to show one horizontal and two vertical? yes, then that's it..

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I honestly do not know if you should or could use a modulator with a HID.. I dunno..

[frogmaster]

I think you were trying to show one horizontal and two vertical? yes, then that's it..

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I honestly do not know if you should or could use a modulator with a HID.. I dunno..


ALL,

I sent KISAN the link to this "HID" Bulb asking if the Venture P115W Modulator will work??? Stay Tuned for answer.

[awsmsrv]

"I sent KISAN the link to this "HID" Bulb asking if the Venture P115W Modulator will work??? Stay Tuned for answer."

Won't work.

[Squeeze]

Nope, a Modulator can't work with a HID.

A Modulator changes either Voltage or Current Output and that's really not good for the Ballast. The Bulb on the HID works with high Voltage(30,000 Volt) which is created by the Ballast. If you modulate the Voltage down, the HID Bulb won't light up at all.

[Rick Butler]

Guys,

I've not started this project yet, but I intend to. A friend of mine converted both of his headlights on his ST1300 as well as his running lights and the following is his input to me:

I ordered the H-4, 3 Bi-Xenon Conversion Kit w/ 6000K lamps. I see that the price has dropped ~$6.00. Before it was $49 + 25 shipping. Now the price includes includes the shipping. If you can order the 5000K lamps, they put out more light!! I have the 5000k on my driving lights and I can see the difference.

And he ordered his kits from www.vvme.com (http://www.vvme.com) which appears to be both a US and a Canadian company that will ship anywhere in the world. And it appears they also take PayPal?

I point this out as possibly another source for those interested in this project to explore. In fact when I do mine, I may look at also doing my running lights?

Rick

[SilvrT]

I ordered the H-4, 3 Bi-Xenon Conversion Kit w/ 6000K lamps. I see that the price has dropped ~$6.00. Before it was $49 + 25 shipping. Now the price includes includes the shipping. If you can order the 5000K lamps, they put out more light!! I have the 5000k on my driving lights and I can see the difference.


Rick, I see there are 4 different ones so which one specifically did you order ...

Standard
Digital Slim
12 v 55/55W
24V 35W

?????

[Squeeze]

I'd choose the Slim-Balast Kit, just because the Balast is a big Part and for use in a Motorcycle, you'll need it as small as it can be.

You realize these are Car Kits ?

Meaning there are two Balasts, two Bulbs but only ONE Relay and one H4 Plug. I had the same Thing. It itsn't plug'n'play on a single Bulb Motorcycle Head Light.

I wired the Balast direct to the switched Battery Plus behind the Light Fuse and used the stock H4 Connector only for picking up switched Voltage. Used two 6.3 mm Spade Connectors and inserted them right into the H4 Connector. This way, i haven't had any Issue with non-starting or flickering Light, whereas when you use the stock H4 Connector to feed the Balast, the Resistances over Switches and Connectors can comprimise the good Outcome, plus wireing it over the H4 Connector is additional PitA.

[mike_kelly_68]

Just ordered!

Shipped to the house, full lifetime warranty (bulb included), shipping

:mo money: $70.00

http://www.tophidkits.com/mohidki.html

This is a bike kit with HI/LOW

[Seaking]

I'd choose the Slim-Balast Kit, just because the Balast is a big Part and for use in a Motorcycle, you'll need it as small as it can be.

You realize these are Car Kits ?

Meaning there are two Balasts, two Bulbs but only ONE Relay and one H4 Plug. I had the same Thing. It itsn't plug'n'play on a single Bulb Motorcycle Head Light.

I wired the Balast direct to the switched Battery Plus behind the Light Fuse and used the stock H4 Connector only for picking up switched Voltage. Used two 6.3 mm Spade Connectors and inserted them right into the H4 Connector. This way, i haven't had any Issue with non-starting or flickering Light, whereas when you use the stock H4 Connector to feed the Balast, the Resistances over Switches and Connectors can comprimise the good Outcome, plus wireing it over the H4 Connector is additional PitA.

And this is why I listed on my first article post the link for the HID system I installed on my bike.. Single bulb but does the Hi / Lo with an actuator.. This is not a car kit, but a bike kit.. People are confusing car kits for bike kits, probably why so many nay-sayers out there, I dunno..

I like mine.. bright, inexpensive and easy to install.. what more could you ask for.

[frogmaster]

... what more could you ask for?

I would like one that works with a Modulator (A Man can Dream). Better than ending up as a hood ornament with a very Bright Light (day time scenario).

1. Agree HID safer than Stock day time & night time without Modulator.
2. Stock with Modulator safer in daytime than HID the FLASH just wakes up the lazy eyes!
3. My Dream and safest would be HID with Modulator.

3 cents

Excellent Thread!!! :detective:

[mike_kelly_68]

I would like one that works with a Modulator (A Man can Dream). Better than ending up as a hood ornament with a very Bright Light (day time scenario).

1. Agree HID safer than Stock day time & night time without Modulator.
2. Stock with Modulator safer in daytime than HID the FLASH just wakes up the lazy eyes!
3. My Dream and safest would be HID with Modulator.

3 cents

Excellent Thread!!! :detective:

Put you modulator on your passing lights, if you have them.

[frogmaster]

Put you modulator on your passing lights, if you have them.


Mike.

Way to think outside of the box :whistling: now have me thinking about spending more $$$ :doh:

[SilvrT]

Just ordered!

Shipped to the house, full lifetime warranty (bulb included), shipping

:mo money: $70.00

http://www.tophidkits.com/mohidki.html

This is a bike kit with HI/LOW

so which one (application) did you choose?

9004
9007
H4
H13

Everyone is ordering but nobody is tellin which is the right one to order...

[mike_kelly_68]

I ordered the 6000K. I talked with the sales dude and he said that the 6000k has the highest lumen and the whitest light.

Don't need the relay.

Still looking for passing light replacements, if any one finds them please post!!!!!

[SilvrT]

I ordered the 6000K. I talked with the sales dude and he said that the 6000k has the highest lumen and the whitest light.

Don't need the relay.

Still looking for passing light replacements, if any one finds them please post!!!!!

thanks Mike but it still doesn't fully answer my Q so here's a screen shot and what I am questioning is the pick list labeled "Application" ... which should we choose there??? 9004, 9007, H4, H13 ???

[frogmaster]

thanks Mike but it still doesn't fully answer my Q so here's a screen shot and what I am questioning is the pick list labeled "Application" ... which should we choose there??? 9004, 9007, H4, H13 ???


SilverT,

The 2nd Gen has the H4 Bulb as Stock... So H4:080402gudl_prv:

[Squeeze]

I ordered the 6000K. I talked with the sales dude and he said that the 6000k has the highest lumen and the whitest light.

Don't need the relay.

Still looking for passing light replacements, if any one finds them please post!!!!!

I'm sorry to say, but that not true. 4300 K is near Daylight and is the "whitest" Light. It may be so for their Kits, but i doubt it. On a bright Side (pun intended) those "Bulbs" deteriorate over Time, meaning they burn out some Kelvins and sooner or later, you'll have a 4300 K Light and still.

Regarding the Modulator Thing ... Well, i honestly i myself don't think a Modulator on a Bike is a very good Idea, but that not for me me to decide. If you still want one, despite the Fact that this Xenon gets seen even at the brightest Daylight, you might think about a small DIY Disco Light Kit from Radio Shack or whoever carries these in US. You could drive the HI/LO Beam Magnet with it and and let the Kit randomly switch between HI an Low Beam. This will come out like you constantly flick the Hi/Lo Switch in a random Time Pattern. Not exactly like a Modulator, but close. The Magnet on the Bulb may fail prematurely, though.

I like mine very much, and you're right, what would one else more ...


Perhaps .... i'd love to have it legal over here ...

[BoomerCPO]

Well i just ordered mine....Get on it guys cuz they have only 35 units in stock now.

Just what Squid needs to hear....lol.

Boomer....who hopes to spook the hell outta these Loozeeanner night critter-fornicators....and might even send a few units down to my pygme pals in New Guinea too.

[frogmaster]

Regarding the Modulator Thing ... Well, i honestly i myself don't think a Modulator on a Bike is a very good Idea, but that not for me me to decide. If you still want one, despite the Fact that this Xenon gets seen even at the brightest Daylight, you might think about a small DIY Disco Light Kit from Radio Shack or whoever carries these in US. You could drive the HI/LO Beam Magnet with it and and let the Kit randomly switch between HI an Low Beam. This will come out like you constantly flick the Hi/Lo Switch in a random Time Pattern. Not exactly like a Modulator, but close.


Squeeze,

Above will not Meet USA and CANADA (DOT) Dept of Transportation Specs here. I was in Manhiem in 1986 - 88 spent some time in Garmish (US Army Ski Team) Drinking Heffe-Wiesien in the Alps. It was my Longing for Good German Heffe Wiesen that got me into Home Brewing 3 years ago.... I make an AWSOME Heffe :). Gooten Tag & Awfredizen.

Heir Brecken :) :080402gudl_prv:

[Squeeze]

Squeeze,

Above will not Meet USA and CANADA (DOT) Dept of Transportation Specs here. I was in Manhiem in 1986 - 88 spent some time in Garmish (US Army Ski Team) Drinking Heffe-Wiesien in the Alps. It was my Longing for Good German Heffe Wiesen that got me into Home Brewing 3 years ago.... I make an AWSOME Heffe :). Gooten Tag & Awfredizen.

Heir Brecken :) :080402gudl_prv:

Well, i Kind of expected that, but a Modulator isn't legal in all US States or CAN Provinces either. But i figure, if somebody doesn't care much about Legality, it doesn't Matter much.


Glad to hear about Hefe-Weizen !! !! There are not so much People in US which know this Beer. Even greater hearing it in Home Brewing, keep up the good Work !!

I myself had a Franziskaner Hefe-Weizen the other Day when we were at a big Schnitzel Place here, sans Alcohol !!! Taste was not bad at all. I could get acustomed to that.

http://www.sportpark-neuwirtshaus.de/service.html

[SilvrT]

I myself had a Franziskaner Hefe-Weizen the other Day when we were at a big Schnitzel Place here, sans Alcohol !!! Taste was not bad at all. I could get acustomed to that.

http://www.sportpark-neuwirtshaus.de/service.html

I don't understand the words on that site but my eyes sure understand the pics!! YYUUMMMMMMMMM !!!

[Squeeze]

A Pic's worth a thousand Words ... :whistling::crackup:

[Dave77459]

Mike.

Put you modulator on your passing lights, if you have them.

Way to think outside of the box :whistling: now have me thinking about spending more $$$ :doh:

At our MD here a few weeks back, I saw Massey130 had modulators on his passing lamps. I think it was he. VERY distinctive and effective. I think he had a 3-way switch, on / off / modulating, but no light sensor to turn it off. If you really want HID and modulating lamps, you could hardly do worse than this.

I was interested to see these BikeVis LED lamps with PodMod (http://www.webbikeworld.com/lights/bikevis-led-lights/bikevis-podmods.htm) reviewed. They don't modulate, but they "twinkle" in an attention-grabbing way. Video below. I think it is really distinctive and would be a good enhancement for the modulator groupies.

Dave

YouTube- BikeVis PodMod LED Modulator

[Ruffy]

I just ordered one from Canadiancruiser.com..........:mo money::mo money::mo money::bawling::bawling:

[tx2sturgis]

Well, i Kind of expected that, but a Modulator isn't legal in all US States or CAN Provinces either. But i figure, if somebody doesn't care much about Legality, it doesn't Matter much.


Glad to hear about Hefe-Weizen !! !! There are not so much People in US which know this Beer. Even greater hearing it in Home Brewing, keep up the good Work !!

I myself had a Franziskaner Hefe-Weizen the other Day when we were at a big Schnitzel Place here, sans Alcohol !!! Taste was not bad at all. I could get acustomed to that.

http://www.sportpark-neuwirtshaus.de/service.html

Actually, a headlight modulator IS legal in all 50 US states and Canada IF it meets the US DOT and/or Canadian Govt standards. Simply turning a light on and off is not considered 'modulating' in the legal sense.

On the beer? No comment! :whistling:

[Squeeze]

Actually, a headlight modulator IS legal in all 50 US states, IF it meets the DOT standards. Simply turning a light on and off is not considered 'modulating' in the legal sense.

On the beer? No comment! :whistling:

I'm sorry, i didn't want to confuse anybody. I seem to remember one or another Post from Members who had been pulled over because the Cops called it illegal in this or that State for being misunderstood as Signals from Motorcycle Cop, though. They wrote a Ticket also in at least one Case. Doesn't make is illegal there per se, but I've been wrong before.

But i really meant, installing a HID is illegal over here, or, at least very questionable. There's only one (expensive) complete Head Light Assembly which has the needed EC Tag, and you'll be discussing this with the LEO's anyway. But this Head Light is fugly.

Using a Modulator would be calling any Cop you'll find on your Way to pull you over.

[tx2sturgis]

I know sometimes the English to German and back again is sometimes a confusing factor, Squeeze, for us and for you. Your English is WAAY better than my German! No problem.

Here is a link to the US regs:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-technical-articles/Modulator-regs.htm

And Canadian regs:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-Safety/Modulator-regs-canada.htm

Just to clarify, to those who asked. No, a modulator intended for use on a typical incandescent headlight lamp will NOT work with a true gas discharge HID lamp, period. Two different animals.

[Seaking]

Hi guys, just to drop a line that we installed the same HID I have onto my friend's RSV (link to HID is on first article).

And to confirm, NO you cannot have a modulator work on a HID as the previous gent just stated.. it won't work and will cause you problems.

We installed the HID on the bike and it wouldn't work properly.. what the? Then we discovered he had a modulator on his headlight wiring system that was disabled as he hated it modulating..) So that had to be cut out of the system, re-solder the wires back and poof, beautiful bright retina burning light.. sweeet..

This time, the install took all but 30 minutes from cowling removal to re-installation of front fairing.. (but take away the puzzler about the modulator lol)

Fun stuff.. Even in the day time the cagers will flash their lights at you if you ride with hi beam on.. nice..

The only thing you can't do with this type of single bulb hi lo system is flick the hi lo fast like you would an incandescent bulb, because of the actuator..

But it's a slice installing and bright lights ahead of you..

[Ruffy]

Still waiting for my HID to arrive. According to the company it shipped last Monday from Canada. Should be here real soon....

[Seaking]

Still waiting for my HID to arrive. According to the company it shipped last Monday from Canada. Should be here real soon....

Hopefully things travel south across the border faster than they do coming north ;)

If you need help with the HID install etc, let me know.. I've done a few of them already.. =)

Its simply simple to do.. but there is a trick to some of it to make it even easier on you.

[Dave77459]

Hopefully things travel south across the border faster than they do coming north ;)

If you need help with the HID install etc, let me know.. I've done a few of them already.. =)

Its simply simple to do.. but there is a trick to some of it to make it even easier on you.
Have you installed on an RSTD yet? Figuring where to put the ballast or ignitor or whatever is giving me pause.

Dave

[BoomerCPO]

Still waiting for my HID to arrive. According to the company it shipped last Monday from Canada. Should be here real soon....

Same goes for me. They did send me an e-mail with the shipping status which said "DELIVERED"......duh....I don't think so!!!!!!!!!!!

Boomer.....who has the pygmies watching the mail.

[tsigwing]

Have you installed on an RSTD yet? Figuring where to put the ballast or ignitor or whatever is giving me pause.

Dave


I've got one on order as well. Will let you know where I decide to put it after I get it installed.

[BoomerCPO]

Correction....Mine just arrived in the mail...WooooHoooooo......

Boomer.....who saved the Mailman from being sexually assaulted by the pygmies.

[Dave77459]

I've got one on order as well. Will let you know where I decide to put it after I get it installed.
That will be wonderful, thanks!

Dave

[Seaking]

Have you installed on an RSTD yet? Figuring where to put the ballast or ignitor or whatever is giving me pause.

Dave

I dunno what you would do for a RSTD cuz this is he RSV forum? ;)

My buddy just installed one on his Kawi Nomad.. And he's impressed with the retina burn lol.. Joking.. Most of his components are out in the breeze so to speak but masked a lot of it by colouring the parts black etc..

[Ruffy]

Correction....Mine just arrived in the mail...WooooHoooooo......

Boomer.....who saved the Mailman from being sexually assaulted by the pygmies.

Mine came too........

Ruffy....who is himself a mailman and to stay away from Boomers house in the future.....:smile5:

[wes0778]

Correction....Mine just arrived in the mail...WooooHoooooo......

Boomer.....who saved the Mailman from being sexually assaulted by the pygmies.


Come on up and I'll help install it!!! :thumbsup2:

[painterman67]

just orderd one. now to put it on my 91 vr. If I really like it Ill order another later to put on my wifes shadow.



David

[tsigwing]

Hopefully things travel south across the border faster than they do coming north ;)

If you need help with the HID install etc, let me know.. I've done a few of them already.. =)

Its simply simple to do.. but there is a trick to some of it to make it even easier on you.


Reading up on some of the Gen1 HID installs and they seem to have a computer issue with installing the HID. Any on the 2nd Gen?

[Seaking]

Reading up on some of the Gen1 HID installs and they seem to have a computer issue with installing the HID. Any on the 2nd Gen?

Computer? On the 2nd Gen? I dunno..

I've been riding quite a lot now and haven't noticed anything amiss with it.. Plug and play..

Just be sure you don't any any modifiers on your lighting system, like modulators or such..

[Ruffy]

Im attempting to mount the kit now. It looks like Boomers Pygmies may have written those instructions though. It sure isnt the kings english. :smile5:

[BoomerCPO]

Im attempting to mount the kit now. It looks like Boomers Pygmies may have written those instructions though. It sure isnt the kings english. :smile5:

So that's what the little runts have been up to!!! I knew it wuz too quiet around here lately......

Boomer....who's gonna spike the coconut milk with laxatives and give the little "squirts" something else to do..............:innocent:

[tsigwing]

Im attempting to mount the kit now. It looks like Boomers Pygmies may have written those instructions though. It sure isnt the kings english. :smile5:

As far as my install went, not much need for instructions. Remove the old bulb from the bucket, install new bulb in the bucket. Plug into the old harness with the only plug that will fit. Find a place for the ballast and route its wires through the bucket and plug its connectors to the matching connectors. Find a hot for the red wire, find a ground. Ride.

[Ruffy]

Its finished!!! Plug and play once you discard those instructions. I got to leave for work now but ill post some pics tomorrow.

Can you say 1st degree burns if your caught in its beam???:smile5:

[Seaking]

Im attempting to mount the kit now. It looks like Boomers Pygmies may have written those instructions though. It sure isnt the kings english.

You noticed all those little typos as well? hehe

Hope you enjoy your light..