Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

[Abhijeet Bhattacharjee]

Originally Posted by sajjt

Hello Honda Activa owners,

Did someone tried a HL swap with the new one to the old model?

I have one 2002 model and being a light maniac, stock light spread is not sufficient for me. But I don't want to convert it to full DC and use an HID on a scooter which has got a very powerful reflector than bikes. So my plan is to swap the HL assy with the new model HL assy. Have seen one guy with the new HL assy but the fairing was different than the new one must be a custom made one, couldn't clarify with that fellow that time as he was going opposite. I guess if I go for the front fairing its feasible. Any leads about the price of HL assy + front fairing?

If not, what would be the best practical remedy? My mech told that 2007 model has got a better HL assy than the older model and its snap fit with the 2002 model, is it right? Some how I wont fully rely on grease monks in electrical suggestions and you all know why Any idea?

Thanks in advance

Sajan

talk to Janesh J he was saying something in the same lines about an activa...

[chinmay_7d]

Originally Posted by BikerKid

I have been thinking of installing an hid for long on my pulsar 135, finally i've found some hid kits on ebay

Link

Is this compatible with my bike? as this is an car kit i guess, should i go for it? and what is the bcu and does it cause any problems on installing the hid? is there a bcu in my bike?

Firstly, every bike has a BCU!!
Secondly, u can install HID on pulsar. U can buy them from your local market as well.
In case of HID with projector, the pulsar BCU gives problems.. it does not let you switch between high and low beams and the solution to this is you have to use an ugly looking external toggle switch. Thus your stock high/low beam switch becomes useless!!
Dunno if this problem persists for HID kit without projector also.

[sajjt]

Originally Posted by Abhijeet Bhattacharjee

talk to Janesh J he was saying something in the same lines about an activa...

Thanks buddy, will ping him for some inputs.

No more Activa moders

[hunkofgals]

Originally Posted by princesirohi

apologies for replying late.

buddy i don't have much experience either with osram nightbreaker or philips diamond vision.

why don't you go for HID.

@sajjt: bro, you can try LED Headlamps for your Activa/Dio, now-a-days LED headlamps are also available for headlights and are available in plenty on internet, try searching, specially sites like ebay and alibaba. they also consume very less current, so you can also put additional light if you want. no need to convert to DC by doing all wiring change. just add one more RR to the headlight ckt. and plonk LED headlamps.

i am not aware about there performance. but it is definitely better than halogens.

i dont wanna go for HID's and void my warranty
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and regarding activa query
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even if u use a HID , the beam spread is worst trust me
ive installed HID on the 1st model activa , 1st lot one's sold in my city
and the beam spread is horrible no lightning at all
instead try getting better halogen bulb by changing the bulb holder
or change to LED type headlamp bulbs !

[ramsuresh]

I own TVS Flame125cc CCVTI and as you know that the bike wasn't a hit in the market....I don't want to take any risk with regard to the
alterations as it will burn my pocket if any thing goes wrong and also I don't want to take any risks during my long rides as now a days I am not going alone for long rides. But, as I have problems with lighting...I was thinking is there any alternate ways to increase the lighting instead of doing some alterations to the coil and wiring...

Please let me know your suggestions.............

Head lame: 12V 35/35W halogen
Tail lamp: 12V 23W/5W
Turnsignal lamp: 12V 16W/10W
Battery type & capacity: 12V-5AH
Ignition system: High energy IDI (Electric start option)