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ldgriffin 01-13-2014 07:18 PM

Hid kit
 
Anyone put one of these in? Just wondering if they fit good or are there mods to be made.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/310724565406

CorruptFile 01-13-2014 07:40 PM

I put a HID kit in my f1. Worked great. The one you posted doesn't seem to be very good. No hi/lo function and there is no bracket for mounting the bulb. Plus it's really pricey. This one is better:
35W Motorcycle BI Xenon HID Headlight KIT H4 HI LO 5000K White | eBay

Very similar to mine. Here is my link to the install
https://cbrforum.com/forum/how-mecha...stalls-143337/

ldgriffin 01-13-2014 08:32 PM

Nice. I'll try that out, I'm also looking for clear front signals as opposed to the stock orange. And I'm putting an integrated tail light in but looking for ideas for some additional led signals on the back.

jeffjones 01-14-2014 07:13 AM


Originally Posted by ldgriffin (Post 1262322)
looking for ideas for some additional led signals on the back.

Drill holes in the passenger footpegs and put LED's in there and wire them up to your turn signals.

ldgriffin 01-14-2014 08:52 PM

I think after some further research I'm gonna opt out of the hid for the headlight. Since the bike has a reflector housing I think it's gonna suck. Thinking maybe I'll just upgrade the halogen. I don't really need more light just want a different look to it. Like a blue tint. What's a good halogen replacement and is there any that draw too much power? What would u guys say would be the limit ?

CorruptFile 01-14-2014 09:11 PM

Honestly, there is no 'upgrade' in terms of halogen. At least not how the folks at Osram et al. will have you believe. I took out a crappy off brand halogen out of my bike and put in a $35 silverstar ultra advertised to be 50% brighter. EXACTLY the same. I took pictures at the time, but I don't know where they are. That's when I bought the hid and never looked back.

And don't be fooled by those blue tinted halogens your speaking of. They aren't blue and actually reduce the light output.

jeffjones 01-15-2014 06:39 AM


Originally Posted by CorruptFile (Post 1262427)
And don't be fooled by those blue tinted halogens your speaking of. They aren't blue and actually reduce the light output.

+1
The blue coating reduces output, I would highly suggest if you want a new look on the headlight or a pure white light, grab a set of 4300K or 5000K HID's and thank us after you install them.

gtcole 01-15-2014 08:10 AM

+2 I have a 5000k hid on mine and it is plenty bright without blinding oncoming drivers and it is pure white. Never knew how big of a difference it would make. I was worried about scatter and blinding drivers too. I haven't had a problem in that department and have been running it a year.


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