Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

[sunilyo]

If you can then great.. But I would rather stick to stock indicators and tail lamp

@raneet any specific reason for not using LED lights for indicators, tail lamp etc.?

[Raneet]

@raneet any specific reason for not using LED lights for indicators, tail lamp etc.?

1st, LED indicator means you need another additional component in the bike to be changed and that is the flasher. You need electronic flasher to use LED indicators otherwise they would not glow. That is not available in any Indian bike so only Chinese eFlashers are available on eBay. Can't comment on their reliability.

2nd, I personally feel CBR250R tail looks amazing and the bulb tail is a reason for that. LED on the same tail would not look that neat as it looks now. It has a rugged look and LED would make it look sophisticated. Wouldn't suit the rest of the bike.

[sunilyo]

1st, LED indicator means you need another additional component in the bike to be changed and that is the flasher. You need electronic flasher to use LED indicators otherwise they would not glow. That is not available in any Indian bike so only Chinese eFlashers are available on eBay. Can't comment on their reliability.

Thanks Raneet for your reply. What about using the flasher from KTM Duke 200. They have LED indicators. Will they work with any bike or only KTM?

[TheNoobGeek]

Any idea where can I buy a 4300K D2S bulb in bangalore? Also, how much will it cost?

[theironhorse99]

8000k?? Dude can you see anything on road?? 4300k should be fine but you need to specify the bulb type.. or even better just open the bulb and take it to the shop.. Most shops have assistants who are unaware of he fact that HIDs have different types of bulbs.. Better to show them and ask them for a match.. :P



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Without any issues..

thanks dude for the info about the CBR HID+projector setup.
i am in hyd. i will try checking locally. any place where the same can be sourced for i havent rarely seen any infact really seen any bike with aftermarket HID+projector setup..

[Raneet]

Thanks Raneet for your reply. What about using the flasher from KTM Duke 200. They have LED indicators. Will they work with any bike or only KTM?

KTM duke does not have a separate flasher. It has a BCU like Pulsars. It cannot be installed.

Any idea where can I buy a 4300K D2S bulb in bangalore? Also, how much will it cost?

No idea.. It's available here in Kolkata..

thanks dude for the info about the CBR HID+projector setup.
i am in hyd. i will try checking locally. any place where the same can be sourced for i havent rarely seen any infact really seen any bike with aftermarket HID+projector setup..

No clue brother.. Available in Kolkata though..

[adi.singh1992]

Thanks Raneet for your reply. What about using the flasher from KTM Duke 200. They have LED indicators. Will they work with any bike or only KTM?

I have converted my R15 indicator bulbs with led's but it was flashing too fast,so i changed my flasher with kb100's flasher and it worked fine.

If the connectors are same you can try that out..

[TheNoobGeek]

Got a HID fit recently in my bullet and faced a few issues.
The length of original seal beam is very less, so the reflector had to be turned and twisted to accomodate projector. The projector was touching the glass of sealbeam from inside. While fixing it in headlight assembly, the glass broke. Had to buy another sealbeam (of Gypsy). To increase the gap, Ruby electricals got a nylon ring made and fitted the projector. Now there was enough gap between projector and reflector glass. Today morning I noticed that the glass has cracked from one corner. Can anyone suggest what should I do? I have removed the speedometer cable to get more space yet it happened.

[raj157]

Got a HID fit recently in my bullet and faced a few issues.
The length of original seal beam is very less, so the reflector had to be turned and twisted to accomodate projector. The projector was touching the glass of sealbeam from inside. While fixing it in headlight assembly, the glass broke. Had to buy another sealbeam (of Gypsy). To increase the gap, Ruby electricals got a nylon ring made and fitted the projector. Now there was enough gap between projector and reflector glass. Today morning I noticed that the glass has cracked from one corner. Can anyone suggest what should I do? I have removed the speedometer cable to get more space yet it happened.

Bro its a well known fact that HID's heats up the glass and the reflector more than normal halogen.. Though you didnt mention if the HID's u r using is 35w or 55w or more...still i think that the glass is not made up to bear such high level of heat... now as of the remedy...i can only think that if you can fit those reflector glass which are used in mahindra jeep(can find it in scrap yardddds) it will work. my friend had similar problem,and its working now after i suggested...so plz confirm with other geeks of automobile in this forum... :-)

[TheNoobGeek]

Bro its a well known fact that HID's heats up the glass and the reflector more than normal halogen.. Though you didnt mention if the HID's u r using is 35w or 55w or more...still i think that the glass is not made up to bear such high level of heat... now as of the remedy...i can only think that if you can fit those reflector glass which are used in mahindra jeep(can find it in scrap yardddds) it will work. my friend had similar problem,and its working now after i suggested...so plz confirm with other geeks of automobile in this forum... :-)

Thanks for the response raj, mine is a 35w HID. BTW, what difference will a jeep's reflector glass since I used a gypsy's glass currently? Will it be more heat resistant?

[raj157]

Thanks for the response raj, mine is a 35w HID. BTW, what difference will a jeep's reflector glass since I used a gypsy's glass currently? Will it be more heat resistant?

Brother,i dont quite know the difference between the glass of gypsy and jeep. May be the glass is more tempered and resistant to high temperature.. i am not quite sure.. But one more thing i would like to tell yopu that even i am using 2* 35w H4 Hid's with projectors on my stock reflector glass in my FAZER but fazer no problem yet> Just wait for the response and ideas from other members and proceed accordingly

[Raneet]

I have converted my R15 indicator bulbs with led's but it was flashing too fast,so i changed my flasher with kb100's flasher and it worked fine.

If the connectors are same you can try that out..

seriously?? can you post a small video??

[AntiqueBlue]

HID in Pulsar180 UG4.5

Hi, what are the chances of console circuit short circuiting, or facing some other electrical problem with installation of HID in the bike ?

[raj157]

As far as i know if the electrical set up is a DC setup there is no problem upgrading to Hid (with projectors).. SO HID's i have seen have earthing also... i am using 2 HIDS .. faced no problem till date bro.... i am enjoying the bright light....while the unruly truck drivers are giving me way on the highroad....

[sudipt24]

@ kiran gupta & sudipt24: first of all check whether your headlights are properly focussed.

if you still find it less than desired, you can opt for HID's. now-a-days it cost less than 2000 rupees

for correct headlamp focus visit the link in my signature.

Hi Princesirohi,

thanks for the Advice. i went to the SVC and adjusted the Focus. now the light is much better but its not up to the mark on Highways. so can you please advice if i can fit the HID to my Yamaha SZR bike. it is a DC bike (Light can be switched on without staring the bike, this is my understanding of a DC bike ).i don't have any knowledge about the Electrical's of the bike .so i dont know how much power is generated from the dynamo etc etc. but i know that my bike have a 12V,5 AH(10H) battery the headlight is a Halogen bulb (12 V, 35/35 W).

therefore can a HID kit be fitted on to my bike. please advice what i need to do to get this done.