Another HID post
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06-03-2006 | 11:09 AM
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Just finished my order for a new hid setup from Aerostitch. I believe its hid low and high beam for just over $200. I could have saved a couple bucks somewhere else but in all my dealings with aerostitch they have been more than helpful. Here is a link if you want to check it out.
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Once the get here I'll take some pics and let ya know what I think of them.
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Once the get here I'll take some pics and let ya know what I think of them.
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06-03-2006 | 02:52 PM
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So in their description, are they saying its an illegal kit?
I would think it is, since you need to replace the reflector in order to 'cut off' the top of the beam. Otherwise you are blinding oncoming traffic.
I like the idea of brighter light, but not the idea of a blind driver coming at me on a 2 lane road.
I would think it is, since you need to replace the reflector in order to 'cut off' the top of the beam. Otherwise you are blinding oncoming traffic.
I like the idea of brighter light, but not the idea of a blind driver coming at me on a 2 lane road.
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06-04-2006 | 05:44 AM
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It is not for road use just like alot of the screaming eagle stuff is for "off road use only". In all actuality the HID kits that HD sells along with the dual bulb halogen kits are illegal. Changing the headlight from "factory" to anything else like steping up the bulb wattage is illegal I think the main thing will be to just make sure that it is adjusted correctly as to not blind others.
A quote from an HID website
A quote from an HID website
Are these XENON HID light systems street legal?
Every country and jurisdiction has its own rules and regulations governing the use of automotive lighting. XENON H.I.D. lighting systems that are supplied with the vehicles from the factory are DOT / E approved. Our kits are also made by the same OEM manufacturers that supply all the major car companies of the world. NO XENON H.I.D. lighting system available from any source is DOT / E approved if installed outside of the factory. These kits are not street legal for use on public roads as they are. As a result, we officially endorse the kit for exhibition and off-road use and will only sell the kit to be used for these purposes. We are not responsible for customers who violate the terms of sale in which they will assume all responsibilities for any unauthorized or unintended use other than exhibition or off-road use.
Every country and jurisdiction has its own rules and regulations governing the use of automotive lighting. XENON H.I.D. lighting systems that are supplied with the vehicles from the factory are DOT / E approved. Our kits are also made by the same OEM manufacturers that supply all the major car companies of the world. NO XENON H.I.D. lighting system available from any source is DOT / E approved if installed outside of the factory. These kits are not street legal for use on public roads as they are. As a result, we officially endorse the kit for exhibition and off-road use and will only sell the kit to be used for these purposes. We are not responsible for customers who violate the terms of sale in which they will assume all responsibilities for any unauthorized or unintended use other than exhibition or off-road use.
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06-04-2006 | 02:05 PM
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06-16-2006 | 04:59 PM
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OK the kits are installed and working.
First the bad, the bulbs are longer thand the H4's by about an inch and a half or so (guessing didn't measure). So putting the fairing back on is a pain in the but. I ended up removing the reflectors for the fairing instalation then popping them back in. Also I could not get the HD garage opener to work with the HID, without an actual schematic of the opener I didn't want to guess on how to jerry rig it so I just removed it and hardwired a spare remote in.
Now the good, OMG I CAN SEE! I'm still working on finding just the right adjustment for the beams, I started with them all the way down and am bringing them up a little with each ride. I want to get them up as high as possible without causing others greif. The kit I ordered is also HID for the high beam, it does this by actually pulling the bulb back in the socket by an electromagnet which also pulls a little of the bottom shielding back with it allowing the light to hit the lower reflector and putting the bulb in the right position of the reflector for the high beam. Installation was easy inspite of the instructions. Basically its a couple pages of warnings and a picture of a wiring diagram. I ended up installing a fuse block under the fairing for my power source but am now second guessing that as if a fuse blows its a fairing pull instead of lifting the seat.
Summary, since I have a Roadglide I ordered 2 kits bring the cost up to just under $500 I was already running some nice hella bulbs that worked well. But I got to tell you the HID is a good bit better, $500 better I'm still not sure. If I was running a single bulb bike I think the $227 would be worth the improvement. Can't wait for a night off so I can get out on a dark lonely highway to really check them out.
First the bad, the bulbs are longer thand the H4's by about an inch and a half or so (guessing didn't measure). So putting the fairing back on is a pain in the but. I ended up removing the reflectors for the fairing instalation then popping them back in. Also I could not get the HD garage opener to work with the HID, without an actual schematic of the opener I didn't want to guess on how to jerry rig it so I just removed it and hardwired a spare remote in.
Now the good, OMG I CAN SEE! I'm still working on finding just the right adjustment for the beams, I started with them all the way down and am bringing them up a little with each ride. I want to get them up as high as possible without causing others greif. The kit I ordered is also HID for the high beam, it does this by actually pulling the bulb back in the socket by an electromagnet which also pulls a little of the bottom shielding back with it allowing the light to hit the lower reflector and putting the bulb in the right position of the reflector for the high beam. Installation was easy inspite of the instructions. Basically its a couple pages of warnings and a picture of a wiring diagram. I ended up installing a fuse block under the fairing for my power source but am now second guessing that as if a fuse blows its a fairing pull instead of lifting the seat.
Summary, since I have a Roadglide I ordered 2 kits bring the cost up to just under $500 I was already running some nice hella bulbs that worked well. But I got to tell you the HID is a good bit better, $500 better I'm still not sure. If I was running a single bulb bike I think the $227 would be worth the improvement. Can't wait for a night off so I can get out on a dark lonely highway to really check them out.
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