Plug N Play HID bulb kits


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LocoLechero

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anyone have any experience with these plug n play HID bulb kits off of AMAZON or E-BAY ?? Not trying to spend 400+ on a full retro fit ( even though they are sick as :D ) just looking for a simple drop n go deal. 35w or 55w? brand? i want bright blue - thinking about using a thin coat of Nite Shades on the front lens also :eek:
 
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buzzbomb

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LocoLechero said:
anyone have any experience with these plug n play HID bulb kits off of AMAZON or E-BAY ?? Not trying to spend 400+ on a full retro fit ( even though they are sick as :D ) just looking for a simple drop n go deal. 35w or 55w? brand? i want bright blue - thinking about using a thin coat of Nite Shades on the front lens also :eek:
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My understanding from what I've read is there is no such thing. I'm willing to admit I may be wrong. What I've read suggests that an HID install requires baking the headlight assembly to loosen the glue, separating, cleaning and installing (which may require drilling or cutting) and then re-gluing.

HID's also require a power-unit which has to be tapped in to the power line and affixed somewhere (generally inside a fairing).

The only plug-in-play I'm aware of are different levels of xenon bulbs.
 
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yellolab

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buzzbomb said:
My understanding from what I've read is there is no such thing. I'm willing to admit I may be wrong. What I've read suggests that an HID install requires baking the headlight assembly to loosen the glue, separating, cleaning and installing (which may require drilling or cutting) and then re-gluing.

HID's also require a power-unit which has to be tapped in to the power line and affixed somewhere (generally inside a fairing).

The only plug-in-play I'm aware of are different levels of xenon bulbs.
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I think the cutting/baking is for projector bulbs.
 
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iaminsider

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Can you just put in HID bulbs with ballasts... Yes. Should you... NO. The beam will be very poor and likely lead to less visibility than you have with halogen bulbs.
 
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MistahT

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LocoLechero said:
anyone have any experience with these plug n play HID bulb kits off of AMAZON or E-BAY ?? Not trying to spend 400+ on a full retro fit ( even though they are sick as :D ) just looking for a simple drop n go deal. 35w or 55w? brand? i want bright blue
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Shouldn't do it. Without a projector lense, it will be like high beams on steroids all the time. Great for you, horrible for other people on the road. Also illegal. For blue you want 6k color temp or above.

LocoLechero said:
thinking about using a thin coat of Nite Shades on the front lens also :eek:
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I tried everything and couldn't get them completely off tail lights from a couple cars ago. This will hurt your visibility and is illegal in all 50 states. However, some light tint film is easy on and easy off. I also recommend Veil. If it wasn't endorsed by Radar Roy, I'd never try or trust it. Gives your lights a lightly smoked tint look. Had it on my last car, just got an Accord, will apply when the weather warms up. Might put a coat on the bike as well.
 
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Scott_Thomas

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MistahT said:
Shouldn't do it. Without a projector lense, it will be like high beams on steroids all the time. Great for you, horrible for other people on the road. Also illegal. For blue you want 6k color temp or above.



I tried everything and couldn't get them completely off tail lights from a couple cars ago. This will hurt your visibility and is illegal in all 50 states. However, some light tint film is easy on and easy off. I also recommend Veil. If it wasn't endorsed by Radar Roy, I'd never try or trust it. Gives your lights a lightly smoked tint look. Had it on my last car, just got an Accord, will apply when the weather warms up. Might put a coat on the bike as well.
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Like this guy said, illegal in all 50 States. Anything above 6k and you start losing light (visible) . Looks cool, but above 6k and you won't be able to see anything. I have 6k (full retrofit) and it has good visibility and slight blue tinge. I believe 4k offers the cleanest light.
 
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LocoLechero

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Think i'm just gonna throw a new bulb from retro fit source in - seeing as rabbitman's not doing retro's anymore ( and i'm lazy) - what wattage bulb should i get 35w or 50w? me thinks a 35w
 
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leprecaun jon

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in all honesty my toyota yaris took an h4 halogen bulb, i put one in my bike and its a lot brighter and i have better visibility with that. the philips extreme vision bulbs are great! can get them at auto-zone
 
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buzzbomb

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BustedKnuckle

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illegal?......oooops

I have these installed, fit perfectly, minimal wiring, plug and play. I have 6k and the beam pattern is great. The high beam does suck, though I find myself never needing or using it and have it disconnected so instead of a high beam beam switch it now shuts the head light off. Never been pulled over or had complaints from friends I've followed or other motorcycles, but then again install at your own risk.I get my bike back tomorrow from the shop we shall see about pics

OPT7 AC 35W HID Kit Motorcycle 9003 H4 Hi Lo 6000K Blue Light Xenon Conversion | eBay
 
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