HID XTRA, Motorcycle HIDs
Tourer
Joined: May 2007
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From: Pittsboro, NC
Lighting
You did a nice job on the pictures and I am glad you like the HID set-up. I gave it alot of thought, but because of the cost I thought I would try a higher watt/quality bulb. I went with a 85/80 I can see so much better now I no longer needed to pursue the HID solution. This is no attack on your upgrade as I am sure it is very nice..
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 12
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From: Vancouver, British Columbia
My dad (07 Street Bob) and I (09 Street Glide) were thinking of getting HID lights like those. My main question is should we carry a spare HID bulb for trips, or can we carry a stock bulb and change it back if the HID burns out. I would prefer not to have to buy 2 HID bulbs as they are not cheap. I understand that HID apparently last a long time, but dont want to risk losing a headlight on a road trip.
Also, if the bulb does burn out, can I replace it with a bulb from a different manufacturer?
Thanks,
Craig
Also, if the bulb does burn out, can I replace it with a bulb from a different manufacturer?
Thanks,
Craig
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 237
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From: Liberty Lake, WA
You can use the stock bulb. You would just disconnect the factory bulb connector from the HID harness and plug it back into stock bulb. In the HID setup the factory bulb connector acts as a trigger for the relay that turns the HID on/off and low/hi.
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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I'm even wondering about mounting it in the RKC Nacelle. I know the other guy that did it with the Road King seemed to have some difficulty. I've had my bike down for 7 months and I'm not looking to screw with it for a while!! I think I'll pick up some HID lights, but will give it a while to settle out and get long term reviews. What about the 881's for the aux. lights, I wouldnt want to leave them std. halogen if I put an HID headlamp in...
i paid 67 shipped with the deal i was given and i am getting another set, so far everyone wants these, that have seen my bike, I mean everyone!
You did a nice job on the pictures and I am glad you like the HID set-up. I gave it alot of thought, but because of the cost I thought I would try a higher watt/quality bulb. I went with a 85/80 I can see so much better now I no longer needed to pursue the HID solution. This is no attack on your upgrade as I am sure it is very nice..
My dad (07 Street Bob) and I (09 Street Glide) were thinking of getting HID lights like those. My main question is should we carry a spare HID bulb for trips, or can we carry a stock bulb and change it back if the HID burns out. I would prefer not to have to buy 2 HID bulbs as they are not cheap. I understand that HID apparently last a long time, but dont want to risk losing a headlight on a road trip.
Also, if the bulb does burn out, can I replace it with a bulb from a different manufacturer?
Thanks,
Craig
Also, if the bulb does burn out, can I replace it with a bulb from a different manufacturer?
Thanks,
Craig
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 237
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From: Liberty Lake, WA
It's a relay that switches the power and high beams on/off.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 803
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From: Collegeville, PA
Has anyone installed one of these kits in a Road Glide to know if the back of the bulb clears the radio? It's a lot more tight in the front of the Road Glide fairing.
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Road Master
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the bulb would have plently of clearance, as it isnt much bigger than stock, did you see the picts in my thread about this stuff?
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: NoCal
I recently installed an HID kit (with slim ballast and Bi-Xenon bulb) from HID Xtra. Shipping was very fast and once I got the product, I was extremely happy with the apparent quality... the install took me about 30 minutes (prob a little longer, if you are not used to doing this kind of stuff). Once installed the difference was amazing. Night driving cannot be compared to regular lights. Dont even need to use the high beams, althought in the kit I have, when the highbeam is switched, the bulb moves up (not trying to blind anyone)...
For the color, I choose the 12000k (diamond blue) HID. The bulb fit right in place and the harness was plug and play... You just need to provide a switched power and ground, I lost my instructions, but didnt even need them, it pretty much goes on one way. The ballast(in my kit) was the slim one, and it will pretty much fit anywhere...
I will update this as I go along, I have been out of town and trying to catch up on everything...
Feel free to ask any questions...
the original thread:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/vendo...s-members.html
well packaged
simple instruction sheet (which I lost shortly after taking the pict)
included items
the HID
the ballast (slim)
highbeam controller
very nice fittings/harnesses for plug and play
factory bulb
factory rubber boot removed and HID installed, fit right in and snap in with the factory ring
factory high beam (which ill get better picts later, of someone elses bike, I was so eager to get this kit installed I didnt dwell to much on the old stuff)
HID (low beam)
again feel free to ask any specific questions, and i will do my best to provide an honest answer, as to my personal experience with this kit... so far it is great...
For the color, I choose the 12000k (diamond blue) HID. The bulb fit right in place and the harness was plug and play... You just need to provide a switched power and ground, I lost my instructions, but didnt even need them, it pretty much goes on one way. The ballast(in my kit) was the slim one, and it will pretty much fit anywhere...
I will update this as I go along, I have been out of town and trying to catch up on everything...
Feel free to ask any questions...
the original thread:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/vendo...s-members.html
well packaged
simple instruction sheet (which I lost shortly after taking the pict)
included items
the HID
the ballast (slim)
highbeam controller
very nice fittings/harnesses for plug and play
factory bulb
factory rubber boot removed and HID installed, fit right in and snap in with the factory ring
factory high beam (which ill get better picts later, of someone elses bike, I was so eager to get this kit installed I didnt dwell to much on the old stuff)
HID (low beam)
again feel free to ask any specific questions, and i will do my best to provide an honest answer, as to my personal experience with this kit... so far it is great...