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agnivo007 · 04-08-2010, 06:57 PM

@ksatish,jd666,Puneet1,

Thanks for the advice... however, as always, HIDs are costly... as one suggested to use only low beam HID, what would I do for high beam?
Won't the bike look like blind with 1 HID and one halogen when both headlamps are lighted?

If I want to do minimum mods and also spend less, how about using one nightbreaker on the left assembly as I had asked before?

Any pointers about the handlebar issue?

NEW Query:
3. Horns... Doesn't the stock horn sound like mopeds? Can dual-tone horns be fitted (like pulsar ones)? If so, where do I mount the 2 separate horn units? Will the battery suffice?

jd666 · 04-08-2010, 07:06 PM

^^ HIDs work for both low beam and high beam. the filament/lighting component inside moves horizontally, changing its orientation from low to high beam spread.

Buy a genuine philips HID, will cost you atleast 10k, but it comes with warranty, and is the most reliable.

bevinabraham · 11-02-2010, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agnivo007

@ksatish,jd666,Puneet1,

NEW Query:
3. Horns... Doesn't the stock horn sound like mopeds? Can dual-tone horns be fitted (like pulsar ones)? If so, where do I mount the 2 separate horn units? Will the battery suffice?

Use two horns with relay a between.. its the best.

Try this if u can for your head light.
http://sites.google.com/site/bevinabraham/yamaha-r15
check under yamaha for a cheaper headlight Modd

bevinabraham · 01-25-2011, 08:06 AM

Wonder Wall: Yamaha R15

Mecho · 01-26-2011, 09:07 PM

the thread still alive??
I have tried Osaran NB on my Pulsar 150, (came in a twin pack for around 650 Rs) It had a very small life. Both died out.
whe you change the battery, go for BOSCH 9AH. Its a good one IMHO. Or Amaron (Both come from the same factory)!!!

agnivo007 · 10-21-2011, 09:20 PM

Guys, finally back on xbhp ater a long time.

I have upgraded to Amaron 9AH battery and OSRAM 55/60 on the left headlamp. Changed to dual Minda SD7 horns and things are way better now.

MotionFreak · 10-22-2011, 01:00 PM

@ OP

1.Put 35W 4300K HID in low beam, use stock filament bulb in high beam(useful for flashing).

2.Replace stock 3.5 Ah battery with 5 Ah battery ( used in Honda Activa/ unicorn). It's a straight fit. no mods required.

04-08-2010, 06:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
agnivo007 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 48	@ksatish,jd666,Puneet1, Thanks for the advice... however, as always, HIDs are costly... as one suggested to use only low beam HID, what would I do for high beam? Won't the bike look like blind with 1 HID and one halogen when both headlamps are lighted? If I want to do minimum mods and also spend less, how about using one nightbreaker on the left assembly as I had asked before? Any pointers about the handlebar issue? NEW Query: 3. Horns... Doesn't the stock horn sound like mopeds? Can dual-tone horns be fitted (like pulsar ones)? If so, where do I mount the 2 separate horn units? Will the battery suffice? __________________ Caravan Biking - A Kolkata Biking Club *Yes! Yamaha... The Official R15 noob!*

04-08-2010, 07:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
jd666 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gurgaon/Faridabad Posts: 3,390	^^ HIDs work for both low beam and high beam. the filament/lighting component inside moves horizontally, changing its orientation from low to high beam spread. Buy a genuine philips HID, will cost you atleast 10k, but it comes with warranty, and is the most reliable. __________________ My offerings to the gods of speed - - KTM Duke 200 - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed

01-25-2011, 08:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
bevinabraham Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: bangalore Posts: 5	R15 Modd Wonder Wall: Yamaha R15

10-21-2011, 09:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
agnivo007 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 48	Guys, finally back on xbhp ater a long time. I have upgraded to Amaron 9AH battery and OSRAM 55/60 on the left headlamp. Changed to dual Minda SD7 horns and things are way better now. __________________ Caravan Biking - A Kolkata Biking Club *Yes! Yamaha... The Official R15 noob!*

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01-26-2011, 09:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mecho Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 64	the thread still alive?? I have tried Osaran NB on my Pulsar 150, (came in a twin pack for around 650 Rs) It had a very small life. Both died out. whe you change the battery, go for BOSCH 9AH. Its a good one IMHO. Or Amaron (Both come from the same factory)!!!

10-22-2011, 01:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
MotionFreak Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thane, Mumbai Posts: 192	@ OP 1.Put 35W 4300K HID in low beam, use stock filament bulb in high beam(useful for flashing). 2.Replace stock 3.5 Ah battery with 5 Ah battery ( used in Honda Activa/ unicorn). It's a straight fit. no mods required.

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