Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

[velociraptor13]

Should I go for HID?
Yes! Its not just fun, its a lot, lot safe, esp. on highways or unfamiliar routes and during rains.

Should I go to Babloo?
Depends. Its not branded or original. No guarantee. Willing to take risk?
(It is in sector 17, anyone there can guide, or I can take you there)

OT:
Should I go for Automech?
Yes! You will get atleast 5% increase in power. And that awesome exhaust note.

Then its full and final,i am going for automech.Next month first week

[M.R.B]

I had a problem of battery drain with the HID directly connected to the battery. The HID would go off in less than 10 min. (thread)

I have now got a relay (cut-out) connected inbetween. No problem with the battery so far- running for almost 10 days now. I had planned and taken the 'before and after' pictures and I thought I could post it here:

OMG....
Awesome illumination. I would also like to go for similar modification.
Have you converted your bike to DC? How is the connection CKT done? Is the HID Duel Beam (Hi/Low)?

[neville_kc]

@Invincible: Are these one of those chinese HID kits??? How much did this setup cost you??

[abhijeet080808]

Guys, I have recently myself done rewinding of the stator coil of my P150 and converted the coil to all DC. Also made a custom rectifier/regulator unit to go with it. Awesome results till now! Further, long term (1 week ) testing going on! Total cost was around 200 bucks only. If anyone is interested in a similar mod on any motorcycle (not limited to Pulsars), I would be happy to help them, either here or in a new thread. But, it is not newbie stuff, needs certain experience with electricals. So, just thought would let you guys know.

[M.R.B]

Some more information please.... Are you on online ?

[abhijeet080808]

Well the winding part is as described below. Firstly you will have to remove the old coil windings and re-wind the coil using a wire of thicker gauge. Thicker wire makes the alternator generate higher power. That is the basic concept. A new regulator is needed as the old one can not handle the increased power delivery. We need to create one using various electronic components. That is the basic idea. Want to create one?

[M.R.B]

How about the insulation in the coil..... Are you Assamese ?

[abhijeet080808]

Transformer winding wires are used. They already have a layer of insulation over the copper wire. So, we just need to wind them around the stator plate.

Yeah, I am assamese.

[vikaskurup]

hid xenon for r15

hey guys.my friend wants to put xenon lights to his r15.r15's charging coil is pretty powerful enough to take a xenon load.if ull guys have fitted any in ur could u please guide me with the installation,which one to buy and where to buy it in mumbai.also he doesnt want the chinese hid.i have seen it on a r15 which was giving poor output(better than halogen atleast).also would like to know some online indiansites where i could buy it from.

cheers
VK.

[Aryan]

Query Merged.

[neil.jericho]

Just went through all 52 pages of this thread. Phew ! However I wasnt able to clear my doubts which I had when I started reading this thread. Apologies in advance for the large number of questions

My ride
R15

My requirements
I dont ride too much in the nights, if I do & its a well lit road I tend to ride with the pilot lamps on. If the road isnt that well lit, then I switch to low beam and it isnt that often that I use high beam. Nonetheless I do know that the lighting on the R15 is piss poor & I do not want to be stuck riding slowly because of the weak lighting if the situation arises that I have to do a bit of night riding (it has happened in the past). So I want to upgrade my lights.

My questions
1. Is it possible to improve the (marginal) lighting of the pilot lamps by changing them ? If so is there any model in particular that I can change it to ? Asking more out of curiousity.
2. Based on my requirement & what I have read over 52 pages I feel an Osram NB is something that I am looking for. Is it possible to fit it on the R15 ?
3. If 2 is a yes, is it a straight fit or does anything else need to be done ?
4. If not the Osram NB then what else is present in the market for the R15 ?
5. Will fitting an Osram NB or a Philips light or an HID null the warranty provided by Yamaha ?
6. Are there any potential drawbacks of using a NB on the R15 ?
7. Where do guys in Blore get the fitting of the lights done ? Any reputed mechanic / place ?

Thanks in advance guys.

[Ricci]

@neil

LEDs can be brighter while using less power, I've seen pics someplace, maybe orkut , of R15s with LED pilots . Osram Nighbreaker is a plug and play fit , but it is 60/55W against the stock 35/35W . The R15's 4AH battery does raise questions about how much current it can reliably run for 60W bulbs , and yes this will void your warranty. Potential drawback aside from drained battery is the added heat may damage your reflector & lens over some time - not certain, but possible .

[threat2myself1]

Just went through all 52 pages of this thread. Phew ! However I wasnt able to clear my doubts which I had when I started reading this thread. Apologies in advance for the large number of questions

My ride
R15

My requirements
I dont ride too much in the nights, if I do & its a well lit road I tend to ride with the pilot lamps on. If the road isnt that well lit, then I switch to low beam and it isnt that often that I use high beam. Nonetheless I do know that the lighting on the R15 is piss poor & I do not want to be stuck riding slowly because of the weak lighting if the situation arises that I have to do a bit of night riding (it has happened in the past). So I want to upgrade my lights.

My questions
1. Is it possible to improve the (marginal) lighting of the pilot lamps by changing them ? If so is there any model in particular that I can change it to ? Asking more out of curiousity.
well LEDs!!
2. Based on my requirement & what I have read over 52 pages I feel an Osram NB is something that I am looking for. Is it possible to fit it on the R15 ?
ONB's will be an overkill for the battery
3. If 2 is a yes, is it a straight fit or does anything else need to be done ?
4. If not the Osram NB then what else is present in the market for the R15 ?
well...AFAIK its the HID's
5. Will fitting an Osram NB or a Philips light or an HID null the warranty provided by Yamaha ?
yes it will
6. Are there any potential drawbacks of using a NB on the R15 ?
like i said its an over kill
7. Where do guys in Blore get the fitting of the lights done ? Any reputed mechanic / place ?

Thanks in advance guys.

ask this guy for more details.. he has HID's!!
xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community - View Profile: bioblade

seniors plz correct if im wrong!!

[M.R.B]

[abhijeet080808]

^^ if you can build your own RR unit, or can get someone to do it, I have a custom RR unit circuit which I used with my rewinded stator. Costs around 100 bucks for the components.

Your RR unit is gone, possibly due to overloading due to the stator. Keep going like this and you will explode the battery, starter relays and everything.

Have you checked the voltage at the battery when the bike is ON and at around 4k rpm?

One thing, can you please tell me what gauge wire was used in the rewinding??? And if possible, number of turns per pole?