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From: Bedford UK
I recommend going with one of the high performance replacement bulbs.
The ballast on HID kits converts from DC to AC, as well as changing voltage. HID stands for high intensity discharge, which gives a far hotter hence whiter light.
The ballast on HID kits converts from DC to AC, as well as changing voltage. HID stands for high intensity discharge, which gives a far hotter hence whiter light.
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Can you post a picture and/or name and part number of the lamp you've got?
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Harley do make these HID kits! I bought one and retro-fitted it to my old FLHS, but it came with all the correct wiring and connectors, prebuilt to fit a specific range of bikes.
Do you have any more info on it? i.e. part numbers and what not.
Thanks!
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This is mine:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/membe...rn-lights.html
Its a genuine Harley kit, in their accessories catalogue. I don't have a number right by me, but it is easy to find!
The lower part is the main beam and is not very good. I have tried different bulbs with little improvement and have a 100w I must try soon. Dip is extremely bright, but has its down sides too! The beam is very wide, but does not give good ground coverage, so I do not recommend it.
I have high performance bulbs in my Buell and my wife's Dyna. They are easier to fit and far cheaper.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/membe...rn-lights.html
Its a genuine Harley kit, in their accessories catalogue. I don't have a number right by me, but it is easy to find!
The lower part is the main beam and is not very good. I have tried different bulbs with little improvement and have a 100w I must try soon. Dip is extremely bright, but has its down sides too! The beam is very wide, but does not give good ground coverage, so I do not recommend it.
I have high performance bulbs in my Buell and my wife's Dyna. They are easier to fit and far cheaper.
Last edited by grbrown; Jan 27, 2009 at 04:55 PM.
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From: Northwest
actually this is a really good deal on two bulbs...
http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-9003-.../dp/B0012ETJ1O
The other good thing about a higher performance replacement bulb, is that it is easily replaced just about anywhere you might be. Every part store carries them, if not the Osram/Sylvania, then some other H4 type bulb.
But hey, HIDs are cool...
Last edited by archergodwin; Jan 27, 2009 at 10:42 PM.