in reference to what bufferedaspirin said, i was also under the impression that hid's threw light differently and therefore required projectors to focus the light. is that not the case? the only reason i haven't swapped over is the price. i'd much rather be pulled over for offending oncoming traffic if it means the traffic is that much more aware of me, like all the guys who run illegal pipes on their bikes (noise violation), the more attention you get from the traffic around you, the less likely you are of becoming a bumper sticker. next up, HID tails!

 

The 5000k will be whiter than the 6k, 8k or 10k, but to be 100% honest, the 6000k I just ordered for mine to replace my 10k's are indeed brighter, but instead of being blue, they have a very sick looking purplish color (closer in color to the HID's from a RX-8, BMW M5, etc.) They are whiter on the road as well. The 5000k's should be perfect.

I'm installing a 6000k HID kit from the same eBay seller, either Monday or on Tuesday. I will be doing another detailed write up on how to install that one. (because you can't extend the wiring and make a new "wiring harness" like I did on my older writeup)......but I've seen a VERY clever mounting method for the high-beam ballast on here or 600rr.net or somewhere.......and I'll be doing something similar to that.

I should be posting that on Wednesday or so with pics and everything. And, if all goes well, it should be a video write up. (I'm a video/sound/graphics major and very bored during the summer.)

 

That sounds Fan-didley-tastic. Maybe I'll post up some pics installing it on my '02 F4i for all the F4i owners out there. I'm sure the wiring will be the exact same as on the 600RR, but perhaps mounting will be different.(?)

 

cannibal...you are correct in your assumption.

the housing isn't desgined for HID and will not cast the light appropriately.

i'd just get another h7 bulb and save the bling for something else.

you don't need a multi-meter to test your wiring...just swap bulbs mang.

 

Even though the housing isnt designed for HID it will still make a huge difference in light performance, considering that HID's put out 3000lumens in the 4300k color. Also most new hid kits put thearc at the same point as the stock filament so the glare isnt thatbad.I just put a set on my 954 and its such a huge difference. It will make you alot more visible during the day and also its so much better at night. I used a car kit so I replaced one high beam and my lowbeam.

I got the set from http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1847971for $140 shipped, and they ship it overnight, so youll get them the next day.

 

I'm pretty happy with the Sylvania Silverstar H7 bulbs. They're very white and noticeably brighter. Not HID bright, but at 4000k they look pretty good. I thought about doing the conversion but figured i'd try the $38 for 2 Silverstar bulbs and see if i liked it first. I do and don't really feel the need to drop the $$$ for HID.

 

Just an update ...

I received my bulbs on Thursday after ordering them last Friday. Pretty decent shipping, especially considering the whole kit was 97.99 including shipping. Thanks for the recommendation, Blue Fox. I'm going to try to install them on Sunday. I really hope I can find a good spot in my F4i to mount them.

 

Well, I installed them! Check out my write-up in the F4i section.