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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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HID low beems, LED corner lights.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Come on guys is this all this thread could muster? I know you guys have more information and can recommend the best kit with the slimmest ballast for a good price. Let's hear it, the collective knowledge on this site is amazing
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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I have the kit from Howard at motorcycle metal, nice kit works excellent and would recommend it to anyone you just can't believe the difference in lighting and they draw abt 1/3 less power than stock. Howards kit uses a relay to control the HID so thed only thing your handlebar wiring does is switch the relay. REED
 
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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Starrotors, $106 shipped to your door.

Motorcycle Metal has nice stuff. Howard is on HD Forums and knows his chit.

I came across kits that cost less from companies I've never delt with. Can't vouch for quality or ballast size though.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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So what about the guy in the vendor classified offering a kit for $60? Yeah or neigh? Cheap garbage? I know Howard has good stuff. Also, when a bulb burns out, are the replacements extremely expensive? I want to know what I am getting myself into.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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You might want to read this before you buy.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...nversions.html
 
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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Thanks for the info Bill. I am still on the fence about this one anyway. The credit card is tucked safely away.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Here's some more info...
http://faqlight.carpassion.info/hl-hid-kits.htm
 
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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Seems to me the retrofit packages don't meet DOT requirements.
http://dsl.torque.net/images/techdoc..._Crackdown.jpg
 

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I feel a little bit more informed now. What I have now is DOT legal so it stays. Thanks again.
 
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