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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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i am thinking of installing a hid kit on my bike but i am worried that the heat from the bulbs will melt the housing on my headlight i have used them in my car but it has glass headlights does and one know if they will hurt the light over time? thanks for the input!
 
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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doubt it. been working for me for over a year, and i live where it's constantly above 90 degrees.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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thanks for the reply these stock headlights on my f4i have to go i really dont see how anyone sees with em.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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HID bulbs produce less heat than halogen ones...
 
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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I have been using dual hids for a while. HIDS run at 35 watt most of them the higher intensity ones run at 45 watts. Your stock halogens run at 55watts they produce less heat.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Yeah no problems from anyone that I know of on the forums
 
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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Yeah no problems from anyone that I know of on the forums
+1, Ive got dual HID, no problems yet (installed last summer)
 
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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ok thanks for all the replys then i guess all i have to do now is get my kit thanks guys
 
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