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wil524 · 06-23-2010, 11:22 PM

Anyone running HID in their motorcycles?

15psi88 · 06-23-2010, 11:48 PM

I've got what look like HID headlights.
They're actually "Blazer" fog lights I molded into my track plastics. I'm using the 35w DDM kit with 5k bulbs. Light output is superb.
I'll have to get some night shots here shortly.

PAFirefighter11 · 06-24-2010, 12:40 PM

I am running 35 watt, 4300K, bi-xenon (hi-low) HID's on my Interceptor:

Kinda hard to tell there since it's a blurry shot, but they are exponentially better than my halogens were. They are mounted in a halogen housing (factory), but they have a nice cutoff so they aren't blinding/glaring much at all. I would not recommend running them if your lens is fluted - that'll scatter light everywhere. Projector or clear lens is your best bet.

BTW: I too can vouch for the Blazer fogs. They are GREAT! Make sure you get the clear lens ones, though! I got a pair off of eBay for $50 shipped. Hard to find but they are out there. Ran 'em on my old Camaro Z28 to match my HID/projector setup for my headlights.

Xavier · 06-24-2010, 01:22 PM

Please do not run HID's without projectors. People who do that are retarded.

jpalamar · 06-24-2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xavier

Please do not run HID's without projectors. People who do that are retarded.

I'll second that.

PAFirefighter11 · 06-24-2010, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xavier

Please do not run HID's without projectors. People who do that are retarded.

If you've got E-codes or glare shields with a nice cut-off it's not bad ;-) But yes, projectors are the way to go. And not just any projector... an HID specific projector with the rest of the OEM components (ballasts/ignitors, wiring, capsules, etc). Basically, it's the idiots who run the HID's in reflector housings that have fluted lenses, non-E-code lenses, and also the ones who can't seem to aim a headlight to save their LIFE! Not meaning to be a dick but it's mostly the riced out Honda's/Acura's that do this as well as a lot of big lifted trucks.

All 3 of my vehicles run 4300K HID kits. The Silverado has 55w with projectors. The Wrangler has 35w headlights & 55w off-road lights. The headlights are bi-xenon E-codes with glare shields. The bike is, as stated, bi-xenon 35w with glare shields as well.

wil524 · 06-24-2010, 09:43 PM

My headlight aren't fluted, just not that good in output. Does the glare shield fit a certain type of bulb only? Motorcycle uses a H11 bulb.

PAFirefighter11 · 06-25-2010, 11:33 AM

The glare shields I use are for H4 capsules. That's typically all I've found.

06-23-2010, 11:22 PM	#1
wil524 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Telford, PA Member #14349 My Ride: 1992 BMW 325i/M, 2008 Honda Fit, 2004 Honda 599 iTrader: (0)	HID headlight Anyone running HID in their motorcycles?

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06-23-2010, 11:48 PM	#2
15psi88 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Member #5625 My Ride: Is always a project. iTrader: (0)	I've got what look like HID headlights. They're actually "Blazer" fog lights I molded into my track plastics. I'm using the 35w DDM kit with 5k bulbs. Light output is superb. I'll have to get some night shots here shortly.

06-24-2010, 09:43 PM	#7
wil524 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Telford, PA Member #14349 My Ride: 1992 BMW 325i/M, 2008 Honda Fit, 2004 Honda 599 iTrader: (0)	My headlight aren't fluted, just not that good in output. Does the glare shield fit a certain type of bulb only? Motorcycle uses a H11 bulb.