Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

[anarchy911]

Re: Looking for AES/Morimoto projectors in HYD

I was thinking of buying P220's projector and installing bi-xenon HID in it for my pulsar 180. Is it a practical thought? How much would it cost me? I dont want to play with any circuitry of my bik, and dont want to affect my battery.

Anyone?

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[lockhrt999]

Re: Looking for AES/Morimoto projectors in HYD

I was thinking of buying P220's projector and installing bi-xenon HID in it for my pulsar 180. Is it a practical thought? How much would it cost me? I dont want to play with any circuitry of my bik, and dont want to affect my battery.

I might be wrong but pulsar 220 projector is not plug and play on 180. Secondly you can't use hi/low xenon bulb ie H4 in that as Hi/Low in projector is controlled by help of a moving limiter which is situated between lens and the bulb. That projector wasn't meant to be used in dual beam (Hi/Low) fashion.
So no, not practical.
Costing? I don't think you can get the projector alone from the spare parts store unless you're buying the whole headlight kit. So search in used market.
Don't want to play with wiring? Forget.
Shouldn't affect battery as long as you use 35W HID.

Solution. Why not get a complete projector HID kit which is compatible with H4 socket? In local market I've seen these are selling around 1900 with a lens which is about 2 inch in diameter.

[anarchy911]

Re: Looking for AES/Morimoto projectors in HYD

I might be wrong but pulsar 220 projector is not plug and play on 180. Secondly you can't use hi/low xenon bulb ie H4 in that as Hi/Low in projector is controlled by help of a moving limiter which is situated between lens and the bulb. That projector wasn't meant to be used in dual beam (Hi/Low) fashion.
So no, not practical.
Costing? I don't think you can get the projector alone from the spare parts store unless you're buying the whole headlight kit. So search in used market.
Don't want to play with wiring? Forget.
Shouldn't affect battery as long as you use 35W HID.

Solution. Why not get a complete projector HID kit which is compatible with H4 socket? In local market I've seen these are selling around 1900 with a lens which is about 2 inch in diameter.

Sir, a shopkeeper today quoted me 5k for AES projector with HID. He said i could get cheaper chinese projectors.
How good/bad are these chinese projectors and how do they compare to AES one?

Also, rather than going for a full-sized one, can I use two single-beam small size projector lamps?

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[theironhorse99]

Re: Looking for AES/Morimoto projectors in HYD

Sir, a shopkeeper today quoted me 5k for AES projector with HID. He said i could get cheaper chinese projectors.
How good/bad are these chinese projectors and how do they compare to AES one?

Also, rather than going for a full-sized one, can I use two single-beam small size projector lamps?

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AES is chinese too.. cheaper ones have far worse optics quality and not upto mark for HID usage. you loose a lot of light ...
even if you going for AES. upgrade from 35W to 55W dsp ballast. tell seller to keep the 35W and give 55W. you will have far better illumination.

[lockhrt999]

Re: Looking for AES/Morimoto projectors in HYD

Sir, a shopkeeper today quoted me 5k for AES projector with HID. He said i could get cheaper chinese projectors.
How good/bad are these chinese projectors and how do they compare to AES one?

Also, rather than going for a full-sized one, can I use two single-beam small size projector lamps?

No idea.
I'm also looking to upgrade lights on my 180. I have thought of HID, HID + Projector, LED and what not. Right now a pair 5/10W LED spotlights mounted on crash guards making more sense and they seem reliable too. But I have no idea where to get them in Pune. Those who had are asking exorbitant price.

AES is chinese too.. cheaper ones have far worse optics quality and not upto mark for HID usage. you loose a lot of light ...
even if you going for AES. upgrade from 35W to 55W dsp ballast. tell seller to keep the 35W and give 55W. you will have far better illumination.

Bike won't support 55W HID. Please suggest RR upgrades and stator coil rewinding as well.

[anarchy911]

Re: Looking for AES/Morimoto projectors in HYD

No idea.
I'm also looking to upgrade lights on my 180. I have thought of HID, HID + Projector, LED and what not. Right now a pair 5/10W LED spotlights mounted on crash guards making more sense and they seem reliable too. But I have no idea where to get them in Pune. Those who had are asking exorbitant price.



Bike won't support 55W HID. Please suggest RR upgrades and stator coil rewinding as well.

I thought of LED option as well, but i don't think they'll be of much use on the highway.

I don't want to do RR upgrades, as it will affect the resale considerably I think.

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[theironhorse99]

Re: Looking for AES/Morimoto projectors in HYD

No idea.
I'm also looking to upgrade lights on my 180. I have thought of HID, HID + Projector, LED and what not. Right now a pair 5/10W LED spotlights mounted on crash guards making more sense and they seem reliable too. But I have no idea where to get them in Pune. Those who had are asking exorbitant price.



Bike won't support 55W HID. Please suggest RR upgrades and stator coil rewinding as well.

I thought of LED option as well, but i don't think they'll be of much use on the highway.

I don't want to do RR upgrades, as it will affect the resale considerably I think.

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the newer Digital ballast does work even with low powered batteries.. thats why i mentioned DSP ballast..
however if the Ah rating is below 6 then might be an issue.

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Hello Brothers,

need some help regarding Ktm power outlet.

I have bought this
KTM Outlet kit - Handlebar & Instruments / Electric - KTM PowerParts

some shot from my cell
[ATTACH=CONFIG]167783[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]167784[/ATTACH]

the diameter of the outlet is 12-13mm. Im not able to find a suitable adaptor for it. Adaptor used in cars are too big to fit.
On the top of it "6-24V = max16A " has been written. What does that mean.

Cheers

you will have to mount it somewhere on the fairing or frame however need good water protection else you will end up with busted fuse.

6-24 is the operating voltage and 16A is 16amp of load at max...

if you are unable to find any car chargers that fit into it.. then i guess reselling is the only option as all car chargers come in stock size..

[anarchy911]

Re: Looking for AES/Morimoto projectors in HYD

the newer Digital ballast does work even with low powered batteries.. thats why i mentioned DSP ballast..

How much would it cost?

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[theironhorse99]

Re: Looking for AES/Morimoto projectors in HYD

How much would it cost?

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if you return the 35W ballast that comes with the AES setup and opt for 55W ..give or take the dffrence wont be more than 1k.
however check with the dealer too or the guy who does the fitting if 55 will work with you bike as they will be able to assist further..
what battery you have on your bike....

[coolmaverickguy]

Re: Looking for AES/Morimoto projectors in HYD

you will have to mount it somewhere on the fairing or frame however need good water protection else you will end up with busted fuse.

6-24 is the operating voltage and 16A is 16amp of load at max...

if you are unable to find any car chargers that fit into it.. then i guess reselling is the only option as all car chargers come in stock size..

Installing it is not a issue, though I think precision drilling will be. Dont not if the service centre have the right tools.


and if im not able to get a adaptor in India than whom i gona sell to it in India. so there is no question of selling.
Have already called my friend in Australia, hops he will come up with a solution from the ktm dealer. Im very positive as gps navigation are use by most of the bikers out there. it wont cost more than 10-20$. [ just a thought, as the Indian and US socket are different, it is clearly mention on there product to use right socket. ktm should have also gave a option to buy adaptor through them]

thanks for clearing the voltage Amp thing

Cheers

[allen david]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

I am planing to upgrade the stock headlight of pulsar 200 ns, but I am confused in choosing over Phillips xtreme vision and osram night breaker..... Anyone using these bulbs please help

[Above_All]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

Anyone not happy with stock headlight & upgrading to HID ?
Good alternative LED headlight bulbs are available in marked you just need to find the correct as useless bulbs are in large quantity than good one as i found in mumbai .
Check the comparison picture Activa having LED Headlight & Passion having HID both are DC converted
Other picture in this thread http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/help-me/...da-activa.html

[lockhrt999]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

Anyone not happy with stock headlight & upgrading to HID ?
Good alternative LED headlight bulbs are available in marked you just need to find the correct as useless bulbs are in large quantity than good one as i found in mumbai .
Check the comparison picture Activa having LED Headlight & Passion having HID both are DC converted
Other picture in this thread http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/help-me/26690-upgrading-electricals-honda-activa.html

You have posted at the right moment.
1.Honestly, photo can\'t tell which one is better so will you do the honor of telling us. How better is LED as compared to stock halogen?
2.How much you paid for the LED bulb.
3. While you were in the market did you find LED spotlights which you could install on crash guards. Here, couple of members got 5W or 10W pair for around 800. I could not find them in Pune.

[Above_All]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

You have posted at the right moment.
1.Honestly, photo can\\\\\\\'t tell which one is better so will you do the honor of telling us. How better is LED as compared to stock halogen?
2.How much you paid for the LED bulb.
3. While you were in the market did you find LED spotlights which you could install on crash guards. Here, couple of members got 5W or 10W pair for around 800. I could not find them in Pune.

1. As led being 15/18 watt while HID is 35/35 watt . Both are way better than stock .
2. I got it in just 800/- using some contact .
3. Yes in mumbai they are but not in nana peth .

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You have posted at the right moment.
1.Honestly, photo can\\\\\\\'t tell which one is better so will you do the honor of telling us. How better is LED as compared to stock halogen?
2.How much you paid for the LED bulb.
3. While you were in the market did you find LED spotlights which you could install on crash guards. Here, couple of members got 5W or 10W pair for around 800. I could not find them in Pune.

1. As led being 15/18 watt while HID is 35/35 watt . Both are way better than stock .
2. I got it in just 800/- using some contact .
3. Yes in mumbai they are but not in nana peth .

[lockhrt999]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

1. As led being 15/18 watt while HID is 35/35 watt . Both are way better than stock .
2. I got it in just 800/- using some contact .
3. Yes in mumbai they are but not in nana peth .

1. which one is better on highway night riding? LED or HID? I know LED has an advantage of using it as a pass light.
2. Your LED bulb, was it made of 2 SMD or 3 SMD? In local shop I found an LED it was 6W/23W -dipper/upper.
3. Where in mumbai to be exact? Would you happen to know how much would a pair of 10W LED spotlights cost in mumbai?