ere they next to the deers? .....LOL......Sorry couldnt help myself .
HID vs Deer
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Road Captain
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From: Titusville, FL
RE: HID vs Deer
Those are some fine prices. Now I just need to find out my bulb sizes.
The HID Harley sells only has the HID on the low, it uses a halogen for the high beam and looks similar to my dual beam.
In looking at the dual beam I bought I found out there is a 55 watt low and a 35 watt high.
Maybe I can buy a 6000 HID for the site you recomended and move the 55 to my high beam.
I'll ask them what they think,
Thanks,
Bob
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Although this is a "gasp" BMW it is a nice illustration of what HIDs add. One thing about the so-called equivalent wattages of some bulbs, 55 watts gives you 55 watts. The effect on what you see is a multi issue thing. It is a combination of light volume (lumens), reflector and lens design, light color. The material I've read states that the difference in perceived light quality has to do more with color/temperature than actual differences in light output. I put a 90 watt low beam/80 watt high beam in my headlight after getting enough feedback from others that there would be no "frying" issues. It puts out a nice volume of light on the low beam spread and I have never been flashed on low. HIDs give you the best light output /energy use ratio. One other additional point about HIDs, if you have a bi-xenon system (HID on low and high) when you are on high beam the volume of light is the same, it is simply refocused as the present systems cannot increase the lumens on high. The ultimate lighting set-up would be a HID headlight with separate HID spots as your high beams (with one as a driving light and one as a long distance spot) serious light. http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthread...rue#Post469194
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RE: HID vs Deer
Some good information there. I've got Bi-Xenons in yes, Eeeks, (my bmw!) and they are great. The BMWs Xenons are some of the brightest/whitest I've ever seen, I rarely even use the hi beam when driving at all!
Cruiser
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From: Edmonton, Alberta
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First off I find my 05 ultra lights to have the brightest lights on any bike I have ridden. I would suggest a couple things to improve what you have before spending a fortune on a hid system. First off make sure they are adjusted properly. Then you can rewire your driving light switch so the driving lights can come on with your brights. It is very easy to do and worth the 10 minutes it takes. If you have a 04 or older you can upgrade the headlight to the 05 and newer style or go with an adjure headlight. We did this on the ol lady's bike and it made a huge difference. Another thing you can do is go with a super white bulb like I did with my old Voyager. That also made a huge difference. You can do all of this for about 75 bucks and it will make all the difference in the world.
Road Master
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From: Chattanooga, TN
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I have an H4 100/80 watt halogen headlight bulb. Very bright. Installs in 10 minutes, replaces the stock bulb. $20.00 or less from a local high performance auto parts dealer.
Steve
Steve
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I don't know if it will work or not on your 04. I spent some time on-line trying to find the brightest bulb that I could just plug in. I didn't want to take any chances with melt wires, nor did I want to replace any of the wires.
I don't remember where I found the info (my manintenance book, on-line somewhere, HD's site), but I did learn that the H4 Piaa bulb would fit my bike as is. I spent some time on a forum on this subjet on (I think) J&P cycles. The bulb I got draws no more amps than the stock bulb, but put's out nearly twice the light.
Joe
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Thanks Iceman!
Those are some fine prices. Now I just need to find out my bulb sizes.
The HID Harley sells only has the HID on the low, it uses a halogen for the high beam and looks similar to my dual beam.
In looking at the dual beam I bought I found out there is a 55 watt low and a 35 watt high.
Maybe I can buy a 6000 HID for the site you recomended and move the 55 to my high beam.
I'll ask them what they think,
Thanks,
Bob
Those are some fine prices. Now I just need to find out my bulb sizes.
The HID Harley sells only has the HID on the low, it uses a halogen for the high beam and looks similar to my dual beam.
In looking at the dual beam I bought I found out there is a 55 watt low and a 35 watt high.
Maybe I can buy a 6000 HID for the site you recomended and move the 55 to my high beam.
I'll ask them what they think,
Thanks,
Bob
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Road Captain
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RE: HID vs Deer
Thanks everyone for your input. After reading all and talking to my dealer, I orderd a pair of PIAA H11's and will try them in my Dual beam. Instead of using an H8 and an H11 I will put an H11 in the low beam and another H11 in the High beam. I looke at the HID and it appeared to be the same reflection as my dual beam. It did have a better shock mount. But only the low beam was HID.
I ordered the H11's from Import Performance Warehouse for $63.95 including shipping. Should have them this weekend.
Thanks again,
Bob
I ordered the H11's from Import Performance Warehouse for $63.95 including shipping. Should have them this weekend.
Thanks again,
Bob
Road Master
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From: Bridgewater, NJ
RE: HID vs Deer
I'm pretty sure the H11 wont fit in the H8 mount. Keyed different. Try swapping before you open the package. Might be able to send them back if it doesn't fit...Let us know...