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#121 | |
Ride Naked.
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Flat and Straight ND
Moto: 08 BUELL 1125R, 05 SV650S
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I have thought about doing one dim and one bright with the HID, and leaving one of each halogen. We'll see how it goes. |
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#122 |
Semi-reformed Squid
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I think that would produce somewhat of a jacked-up pattern/look.
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#123 |
Ride Naked.
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Function or form... make a decision and deal with it.
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#125 |
Ride Naked.
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either look pretty with all HID's and run the risk of one of them burning out... or run one of each if you are worried about it.
Personally, I don't think the risk of a ballast going out is any greater than that of a regular bulb burning out. ![]() |
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#126 |
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Or do as I already posted that I'm planning - install the HID's, but retain the stock plugs & stash a halogen bulb so that if somehow the system fails I can still throw in a bulb & have lights. I'm not 'worried' about it & if anything, I think there's less chance of the HIDs failing than the halogen burning out - but I won't be able to buy a HID bulb on the road & like to plan ahead for contingencies.
And for me it's not about 'looking pretty' nearly so much as it's about improving the light output (without an irregular pattern). ![]() |
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Trip's Assistant
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Location: Imported from Detroit
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So next question... anybody got a good recommendation for a water proof fuse block for all of this? Maybe I should just run a larger gauge wire to the front of the bike... then fuse off each of those seperately there. Maybe a car stereo fuse block and some larger gauge wire...hmmmm In the fairing wouldn't need to be water proof. |
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#128 |
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I ordered & plan to use the '3-circuit solution' for both my bikes (1 under seat, 1 up front) for the HIDs & other accessories.
By far the most sealed/compact/cost-effective thing I found. Only drawback is you would need an open-barrel crimper (not a bad thing to have for OE-style connectors anyway, can be had for ~$30). That fuse block he sells is a great item too, if you need all-in-one. http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Pr...fuseboxes.html ![]() |
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#129 |
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I think I'm going to go car audio style... gg to stop by there this week and see what they have.
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