Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

[ayushkant]

Guys... have anyone of you have installed HID in your FZ16? The headlamp of FZ is not very effective for highway driving. Could any one of you please share the experience.Does it drain too much battery too?

Hey Ankit,

I have been using Osram NB for my FZ since last 1 year now. The light definitely improves n no effect on battery till now. A worthy investment.

[Shreeni0403]

Hi all,

I have recently bought a RE Thunderbird. It has a 12V 55W/60 bulb capacity but currently has a stock bulb of 35W. I have 2 bulbs in my options - Osram NB n Philips Premium. Which of these will be more fruitful for my TB? It has a circular projector.

Try the HID, you will never look back for Osram or what ever.

Guys... have anyone of you have installed HID in your FZ16? The headlamp of FZ is not very effective for highway driving. Could any one of you please share the experience.Does it drain too much battery too?

Go with the HID dude. FZ wont face battery draining issue as its all DC.

[madhav krishna]

my mech has suggested me to get coil rewinding done to increase the light. I dont want to fit the HID because it can cause a glare in other riders & could lead to an accident & moreover it can be fined by the police also. The mech told me a price of 800 for getting the rewinding done. Is this price ok & would the rewinding do any problems?? Would the rewinding void the bike's warranty??

I am owning a yamaha gladiator.

am asking this question again because i didnt got any replies for my previous post.

[RoadZilla]

Hey Ankit,

I have been using Osram NB for my FZ since last 1 year now. The light definitely improves n no effect on battery till now. A worthy investment.

Thanks ayush,

Do you have any specifications for the NB as such?

[kinshuk.arya]

Thanks ayush,

Do you have any specifications for the NB as such?

the nb is a 55/55 w bulb with a slight timge of white.... it costs around 1400-1500rs per pair its difficult to get a single one....

[ayushkant]

Thanks ayush,

Do you have any specifications for the NB as such?

The NB is 55W/60 bulb and available at select stores throughout India. It comes as a single bulb and is a direct fit to all FZs. The bulb costs around 850/-

The NB has a tinge of white light but it's just like any normal light when looked upon from far, so it's not a cop-eye-catcher.

[Shreeni0403]

The NB is 55W/60 bulb and available at select stores throughout India. It comes as a single bulb and is a direct fit to all FZs. The bulb costs around 850/-

The NB has a tinge of white light but it's just like any normal light when looked upon from far, so it's not a cop-eye-catcher.

I agree bro. Osram Nightbreaker is far better than the stock 35w bulb what you get. But compare the NB with regular 55/60w halogen, u wont notice its much brighter apart from the color difference which I personally felt is not worth the investment (I have used NB and saying it with my experience).

Here is the comparision of Osram NB v/s HID.

[abhilashabhi12]

my mech has suggested me to get coil rewinding done to increase the light. I dont want to fit the HID because it can cause a glare in other riders & could lead to an accident & moreover it can be fined by the police also. The mech told me a price of 800 for getting the rewinding done. Is this price ok & would the rewinding do any problems?? Would the rewinding void the bike's warranty??

I am owning a yamaha gladiator.

am asking this question again because i didnt got any replies for my previous post.

Price is Ok, Infact better than what I had paid an year before, where is this rewinding done by the way ??

If you dont mind paying 100bucks extra head over to Ruby Electrical in lalbagh road they are the best to do this in Bangalore.

Do the rewinding & if you are lucky enough you may get juice to light 100w Bulb

[ayushkant]

I agree bro. Osram Nightbreaker is far better than the stock 35w bulb what you get. But compare the NB with regular 55/60w halogen, u wont notice its much brighter apart from the color difference which I personally felt is not worth the investment (I have used NB and saying it with my experience).

Here is the comparision of Osram NB v/s HID.

The HID always look better than the normal or NB bulbs. My point was that for NB, no need for projector or coil re-calculations. NB are a direct fit to FZ as they are DC batteries.

[Shreeni0403]

The HID always look better than the normal or NB bulbs. My point was that for NB, no need for projector or coil re-calculations. NB are a direct fit to FZ as they are DC batteries.

The Night breaker needs more juice from battery when compared to the HID.

My Unicorn (its not a DC bike) could run a HID on stock coil/RR. Had no battery draining issues. But with NB I faced the draining a lot until I changed the RR unit.

[ayushkant]

The Night breaker needs more juice from battery when compared to the HID.

My Unicorn (its not a DC bike) could run a HID on stock coil/RR. Had no battery draining issues. But with NB I faced the draining a lot until I changed the RR unit.

Well that is a news to me...
Who ever has tried to install HID in FZ have changed the coiling too...
BTW, which HID are you using?

[tejasmph]

Well that is a news to me...
Who ever has tried to install HID in FZ have changed the coiling too...
BTW, which HID are you using?

fz is all dc. no need for coiling.

[ayushkant]

fz is all dc. no need for coiling.

Even for HIDs? Are you sure?

[Shreeni0403]

Even for HIDs? Are you sure?

Yes, rewinding is not necessary until and unless u think to plonk a 90/100w halogen. HID (35w) consumes less power than NB (55/60w).

[ayushkant]

Yes, rewinding is not necessary until and unless u think to plonk a 90/100w halogen. HID (35w) consumes less power than NB (55/60w).

That's nice...

Can you name the HID, I mean the brand??