View Poll Results: Would you add an HID Headlight to your bike?
Yes - who cares if it's $500
10
41.67%
No - the added light doesn't do anything
14
58.33%
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HID Headlight - Yes/No
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Oviedo, FL
HID Headlight - Yes/No
I really love the added light HID headlights give. I saw a couple at my chapter HOG meeting tonight, and they pitched it a little bit for safety during Bike Week. So, it's $500.
The question is - if money wasn't the issue would you add the HID light to your bike?
The question is - if money wasn't the issue would you add the HID light to your bike?
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,800
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From: Houston, Texas
If money was no issue we'd all be riding screaming eagles!
I went the other route. When a rock took out the factory headlight, I replaced it with a Sylvania headlight from Pep Boys for $20. Gives plenty of light.
I like the additional light I get from the HD fog lights I have on the crashbar. A lot cheaper than HID and with 5 head lights on the front, everyone sees me!
I went the other route. When a rock took out the factory headlight, I replaced it with a Sylvania headlight from Pep Boys for $20. Gives plenty of light.
I like the additional light I get from the HD fog lights I have on the crashbar. A lot cheaper than HID and with 5 head lights on the front, everyone sees me!
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 867
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From: Bridgewater, NJ
No need to pay $500. Lottsa aftermarket kits out there. If you have the stock 7" bulb you can upgrade to this set up.
http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/gpage12.html
If you have the HD dual bulb Just do the low beam from someone like these guys.
http://www.kbcarstuff.com/4300k_Moto...it_p/mc-4k.htm
I didn't vote cause I didn't pay $500 for mine. Not even close.
http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/gpage12.html
If you have the HD dual bulb Just do the low beam from someone like these guys.
http://www.kbcarstuff.com/4300k_Moto...it_p/mc-4k.htm
I didn't vote cause I didn't pay $500 for mine. Not even close.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,513
Likes: 6
From: SC
I got Howards HID headlight and once you have a HID headlight, regular headlight bulbs wont cut it
Howards website >>> http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/index.html
He knows his stuff and will work with you on your install if there are and problems
Howards website >>> http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/index.html
He knows his stuff and will work with you on your install if there are and problems
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,305
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From: southeastern, ma
not sure, contemplating the same thing. i like the look of the clear lense bulbs and may just go to that all around.
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: NW Arkansas
I got mine from Motorcycle Metal back when he was running his $150 special. There's no comparison between it and the cheap $20 knockoffs. I have more people comment on the HID than anything else about the bike.
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: winter spring,fl
Thats quite a jump in price now from 150 to 247 ????? I like the idea of HID but from 247 to 500 I don't think it makes that much difference. My wife has HID in her Z350 & it is nice but? Fornow I think I will stick with the Silver Star. JMO
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
I went another route for better lighting that didn't cause financial trauma. A simple headlight change to Hella E-code ($34) and higher-powered bulbs (80/100w, $8). The pattern of these E-code headlights is far superior to the non-fluted stock lenses and IMO any domestic SAE headlight, and the higher-powered bulbs add even more. The wiring for FLH bikes is sufficient for a 100w high-beam, but I'm not sure about using the 80w low-beam with passing lamps. I don't have these extra lights so its not an issue with me, but if you do it might be wise to add a simple automotive relay to the low-beam circuit. Or, just buy the 55/100W bulbs and you're covered.
Last edited by iclick; Feb 27, 2009 at 11:38 AM.