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Old 12-01-2010, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by asides
35w 6k it got some of that blue tint but makes the road nice an white
Those are probably the best for overall visibility. 8k will be a bit bluer but still very bright. It comes down to preference.

I would also stick to the 35w. I have 55w in my car and had to get a wiring harness because the factory wiring wouldn't cut it so I can't imagine your bike could supply the power required.

Here are mine, 35w 8k for the fogs, 55w 8k for the low beams. Droid pics so they're are real crisp.




 
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Old 12-01-2010, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by asides
35w 6k it got some of that blue tint but makes the road nice an white

Roger that. I guess I am adding this to my Christmas list and list of winter projects.
 
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Old 12-01-2010, 07:14 PM
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I replaced the factory bulb w/ H4 from www.candlepowerinc.com .

I've been very pleased w/ the increased visibility from a brighter bulb (white light) that is basically a direct replacement for the old stock yellowish bulb. My Honda shop actually stocks these for about $8.
 
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Old 12-01-2010, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by kazspeed
Roger that. I guess I am adding this to my Christmas list and list of winter projects.
A good idea. I just upgraded my F4i's low beam to HID - it was an ebay Xentec kit with H7 globe (35W). The ballast and ignitor is remarkably compact these days (even though it still takes up space) - I managed to fit both items in the headlight housing, in the area directly behind (ballast) and under (ignitor) the bike lean sensor. See attached pic.

The 4300K globe is supposed to be similar in colour temp to the "standard" halogen globe, but as these HID's are literally about 3 times brighter, the resulting colour is more white than warm (I prefer warmer, but it's a compromise). See attached before and after pics too (BTW my high beam runs at 20% constantly, which explains the slight light beam illuminated on the garage door above the low beam).

Hope this helps.
 
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Old 12-01-2010, 07:51 PM
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Globes.. You aussies are strange! lolll
6000k, vs stock halogen


3000k vs 6000k
 
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Old 12-01-2010, 09:01 PM
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Nah, more like strangely effective .....
 
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