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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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Well I finally got around to installing my HID light kit, no problems at all. Everything fit inside the bucket nicely!!!

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Been looking at this can someone tell me the benefits, is it just to save power and get extra light? thanks also would those kits work on the AU models (international) - I have a 2010 WG
 
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These lights are bright as hell!!!

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I didn't plan this way but prior to getting my HID kit I had put a 2" tank lift on my 2007 FXD. The ballast fit perfectly between the tank and the frame with some double sided 3M adhesive. I believe it should work with a 1" tank lift if you don't wanna go too high but it hides it perfect and makes a great use of the gap. This is the best way to go.
 
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mine is in the head light bucket
 
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ooh ya I run HID in all my bikes, so much brighter and less power draw
 
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Originally Posted by jcmusic
These lights are bright as hell!!!

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Jay, what Kelvin rating did you end up using? I am considering a 12000k.

Also, could you give a comparison to your OEM headlight?

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I run 8000k in my harley and 10000k in my sport touring... i perfer the 8000... the 12000 is just blue as hell and looks retarded
 
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Jay, what Kelvin rating did you end up using? I am considering a 12000k.

Also, could you give a comparison to your OEM headlight?

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Yes mine are 10,000K a little blue not bad at all!!!! Wayyyy brighter than the OEM!!!

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