Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

[akki_biker]

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 have also installed HID on my galdiator and i am also facing the problem of battery draining in 10mins.You said after installing a cut-out the problem got solved so can you tell me how the wiring on your bike is done so that i can get it done it the same manner.
thanks

[drvmtm]

I am here to find help!

I am about to buy p i80 ug 4.
I already have 180 v2 and modified its headlight with avanger coil (dv111005).i changed the bulb 55/60 w phillips xtream power.its really nice.

Can we do the same modification in 180 ug 4 also?

[abhijeet080808]

I am here to find help!

I am about to buy p i80 ug 4.
I already have 180 v2 and modified its headlight with avanger coil (dv111005).i changed the bulb 55/60 w phillips xtream power.its really nice.

Can we do the same modification in 180 ug 4 also?

No, because it runs on DC. But, it should support a 60/55 because the battery can act as a reserve. Try it out and see.

[PRATIK322]

hey guys can you ppl suggest any good 55W H3 bulb which has a bluish ting or purple ting or rather whitish, more off are the Night Braker's available in 55W H3 type, since m in Nagpur , Bhpians can you plz let me know where can i find these in Bangalore so that a friend of mine shall mail that to me.

Are there any in Philips plz let me know.

Any help regarding the same shall b more than welcome

[neil.jericho]

Thanks for all the replies to my lighting woes guys. I got the right side bulb connected to the left side one for the low beam, its made my life much easier now. Have put the Osram NB plans on hold for now.

EDIT ^^ PRATIK - you could try this approach before getting a NB.

[PRATIK322]

Thanks for all the replies to my lighting woes guys. I got the right side bulb connected to the left side one for the low beam, its made my life much easier now. Have put the Osram NB plans on hold for now.

EDIT ^^ PRATIK - you could try this approach before getting a NB.

thanx for the suggestion but bro i already tried it out, but its of least help for me as i drive alot at night and this with stock 35/35W does not serve the purpose in addition to that the right side reflector is,nt optimized for low beam. Since you don't have to use more of the high beam as per your prior post so good for you bro. Plz update me if you upgrade to other bulbs or anything that shall improve the lighting...

[abhijeet080808]

thanx for the suggestion but bro i already tried it out, but its of least help for me as i drive alot at night and this with stock 35/35W does not serve the purpose in addition to that the right side reflector is,nt optimized for low beam. Since you don't have to use more of the high beam as per your prior post so good for you bro. Plz update me if you upgrade to other bulbs or anything that shall improve the lighting...

Go for HID on any one of the reflectors.

[PRATIK322]

Go for HID on any one of the reflectors.

dude can you suggest some 35W HID which is not Chinese and comes with warranty...

[abhijeet080808]

^^ P4, Bosch, Phillips are some of the reputed brands. They come with 1 yr warranty, but are generally available in pairs. As, I have not actually bought any of these, maybe others can give a better idea.

[uniZma]

which would be a good 100/90w bulb. currently using philips rallye

[fasterthanthefastest]

Without the Avenger Stator Coil Mod, any upgrade in bulbs would be useless.

Anybody in delhi who cud tell me where i can get the avenger coil n where to get it set up...
also n approx as to how much should the coil be setting me back by ..??

Osram is now available in SINGLE packs too.... i bought one from banglore((JC ROAD)) last month......

I will look for it again...

[abhijeet080808]

Anybody in delhi who cud tell me where i can get the avenger coil n where to get it set up...
also n approx as to how much should the coil be setting me back by ..??

Costs around 550 bucks and is available at any Bajaj Service Center.

[fasterthanthefastest]

Costs around 550 bucks and is available at any Bajaj Service Center.

Thanks so much ... So finally one more query ... Is it feasible to change ... coz it would be costing me approx 1100 in all ... how well it performs i have not seen so ... if you know how much it helps..

[abhijeet080808]

Performance will be good. But the light may dim slightly below 3k rpm. Other than that, its all good!

[Invincible]

i have also installed HID on my galdiator and i am also facing the problem of battery draining in 10mins.You said after installing a cut-out the problem got solved so can you tell me how the wiring on your bike is done so that i can get it done it the same manner.
thanks

akki

Even after fixing cut out, the problem was not solved... Neither did it, after introducing another switch between the HID adapter and battery (previously switch was between adapter and bulb). I feel royally f****d up! Now I don't have all the time on the earth to research and convert the electricals to DC by myself. Have to wait till I find a reliable mechanic....