I currently have a phillips h4 ed bulb in my 1300. It seems bright enough but I am curious what my options are. I want to keep the same factory headlight assembly but just change out the bulb.
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Can you use a headlight modulator with an HID???To the OP
PM NDAna here on the board, he can set you up with a HID light kit. I have one on my bike and this thing is awesome. Got mine from him because of all the positive reviews from others on this board.
I dont know but I bet those ignitors are gonna heat up....lol I dont think they would cycle at that speed, if so, I would be impressed with the starters.Can you use a headlight modulator with an HID???
Nick:tools:
Not really, it will kill the ballast (from what i have been told)....Can you use a headlight modulator with an HID???
Nick:tools:
I haven't had the problem you mention so far in 2 seasons for number 2 with my DDM kitNot really, it will kill the ballast (from what i have been told)....
There are a few "down sides" that i have experienced with my DDM kit...
1) The initial HID kit install takes a few minutes longer (10 - 15) than just swapping one bulb for another. If you have the ability to do an oil change, you can do an HID conversion IMO...
2) There are times that the on/off caused by the starter has disabled my HID... I have to switch the key off when this occurs, then while holding the starter button flip the key back on preventing the HID from switching on/off/on and causing it to go into protection...
This problem sucks but is easy enough to solve by build a quick delay circuit which is more time consuming... With that said, i think this is more of a problem with my particular unit as i have never heard anyone else mention this...
3) Replacement HID bulbs are cheap from the interweb but not as easy to come by at retail stores if in a bind
With these downside i still will not give up my HID and go back to a halogen... During the day, people comment on how bright it is (more cagers see me). At night i can see SIGNIFICANTLY better with my single light and it does not seem to bother oncoming traffic (no one flashes me)
Just my $0.02
Not really, it will kill the ballast (from what i have been told)....
There are a few "down sides" that i have experienced with my DDM kit...
1) The initial HID kit install takes a few minutes longer (10 - 15) than just swapping one bulb for another. If you have the ability to do an oil change, you can do an HID conversion IMO...
2) There are times that the on/off caused by the starter has disabled my HID... I have to switch the key off when this occurs, then while holding the starter button flip the key back on preventing the HID from switching on/off/on and causing it to go into protection...
This problem sucks but is easy enough to solve by build a quick delay circuit which is more time consuming... With that said, i think this is more of a problem with my particular unit as i have never heard anyone else mention this...
3) Replacement HID bulbs are cheap from the interweb but not as easy to come by at retail stores if in a bind
With these downside i still will not give up my HID and go back to a halogen... During the day, people comment on how bright it is (more cagers see me). At night i can see SIGNIFICANTLY better with my single light and it does not seem to bother oncoming traffic (no one flashes me)
Just my $0.02
Yes and yes...I have cars with HID's and have Silverstars in one other. The Silverstars in my Mustang don't even come close to the brightness level of my other cars HID's. I can't imagine they'd be any better for a bike over HID's either. The math is easy. A Silverstar @ 90% brighter is still not twice as bright as the original bulb, whereas, the 35W HID system is already 3x brighter out of the gate (55W is ~5x brighter). Just my $.02.
Having said all that, is it safe to assume the VTX uses the H4 hi/lo application listed on DDM's website?
No.Can you use a headlight modulator with an HID???
Nick:tools:
:agree: I put on the 35w kit with the 500k bulb and the install was easier than expected. With a little imagination everything is concealed. The white light is easier to notice on the road too :thumbup:The DDM h4 kit fits all vtx's. The ballast, relay fits nicely behind the neck covers. Easy install.