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I'm looking at doing an HID Headlight conversion but could do with some info on the subject. I think Tweaker is the only one on this forum who's done this conversion so any pearls of wisdom you can share Dave? like what's the right kit to buy and where do you get it? I know this subject has just been discussed over on good 'ol AF1 but lord it's hard going over there (anyone else find that? or is it just me)....they did a group buy but I missed the boat and besides the bloke who organised it flatly refused to send them over here.....no, thanks for that mate, no really.......so anyone else got any knowledge on HID conversions then?

TwinNut wrote:I'm looking at doing an HID Headlight conversion .......so anyone else got any knowledge on HID conversions then?

Yeh, they're bloody expensive!
Do you you really use the bike that much at night? The Falco lights ain't too bad, I've had lots of bikes with worse lights.
I'm sure I read something in a mag somewhere, some time ago, if I can find it I'll let you know.

HowardQ

TwinNut wrote:II know this subject has just been discussed over on good 'ol AF1 but lord it's hard going over there (anyone else find that? or is it just me)....they did a group buy but I missed the boat and besides the bloke who organised it flatly refused to send them over here.....no, thanks for that mate, no really.......

.... well, I'm glad it's not just me - I think the AF1 has rather dropped in quality of late .... which is a shame as I've learned a lot from them and most of them seem to be a good bunch.

I think that a number of the regulars aren't posting so much at present. The ignoring of non USA posters seems a bit worse - not much interest in this forum moving and other stuff posted by those that aren't the "in crowd".
I posted a new thread there during this week and it's just changed into some incomprehensible nonsense - which I presume is about US TV. I know I've been known to hijack .... but from the second response absolutely nothing else!

Hopefully it's just a bit of a low point and it will soon be back to form.

I dont think so. In fact I think it has gone really shite over there. I noticed the ignorance over a year ago and to be honest it completely fucks me off. Reminds me of the manc shite.

paddyz1 wrote:I dont think so. In fact I think it has gone really shite over there. I noticed the ignorance over a year ago and to be honest it completely fucks me off. Reminds me of the manc shite.

yeah - well maybe I was being a bit kind and giving the benefit of the doubt.

At least we've got the ARS - good forum, good people, good help and a good chance we'll actually meet up from time to time!

I must admit that I don't spend so much time on AF1 these days

D-Rider wrote:

paddyz1 wrote:I dont think so. In fact I think it has gone really shite over there. I noticed the ignorance over a year ago and to be honest it completely fucks me off. Reminds me of the manc shite.

yeah - well maybe I was being a bit kind and giving the benefit of the doubt.

At least we've got the ARS - good forum, good people, good help and a good chance we'll actually meet up from time to time!

I must admit that I don't spend so much time on AF1 these days

I spend more time just browsing now. every once in a while I post or answer a post but it has to be interesting in the first place. This is the better site methinks

So what was the original question?

bigun wrote:So what was the original question?

Ha Ha... we are doing the same as t'other site

OK so the original question was about fitting a WW2 searchlight to the front of the Falco ... or something like that ....

BUT

The sidetrack started in the ORIGINAL POST by the ORIGINAL POSTER himself.

TwinNut wrote:I know this subject has just been discussed over on good 'ol AF1 but lord it's hard going over there (anyone else find that? or is it just me)....they did a group buy but I missed the boat and besides the bloke who organised it flatly refused to send them over here.....no, thanks for that mate, no really.......so anyone else got any knowledge on HID conversions then?

.... which, if i'm not mistaken, contains the supplementary question that many of us have been answering ....

I rest my case ...

paddyz1 wrote:I dont think so. In fact I think it has gone really shite over there. I noticed the ignorance over a year ago and to be honest it completely fucks me off. Reminds me of the manc shite.

Amen Brother.....but not matter how f****n stupid and ignorant the yanks are they're never as bad as the Scum.....

but as D said, anybody any info on HID.....yep i know they're expensive-ish but there's little else i can do to the bike and I'm an incessant bike fiddler.....

TwinNut wrote:Amen Brother.....but not matter how f****n stupid and ignorant the yanks are they're never as bad as the Scum.....

.....

LOL

Here is somat for you

http://www.hid-sin.com/4300k.htm

And some talk about them on the 675 forum (be careful though, it is full of yanks)

http://www.triumph675.net/phpBB2/viewto ... hlight=hid

Hi Howard - only just seen your post. This outfit seem about the cheapest I've seen.
I did the dip beam only and fitting is pretty easy once you've found space for the ballast unit (it will go above the air duct on the left hand side). I also did the mod to keep the dip beam on. The light is truly amazing and the beam pattern remains the same. The big plus, as far as I'm concerned, is not the extra visibility at night (though it's a big bonus) but the fact that everyone sees you approaching much earlier - if you do the mod, you'll see what I mean! I can thoroughly recommend it!! If you need anything else just PM me - you're not a million miles away so I could always pop down if you need a hand.
Edit: Meant to add that Tim(son) has also done the mod but I don't think he's registered on here.

Cheers
Tweak

Tweak, what colour temperature did you go for? 3000, 4300, 5000??......I want to get the brightest and whitest possible but within legal limits......

What are the headlight bulbs in our bikes? are they H7's?...................**Update** - I've checked and they are, I'm just lazy, see.

how much,can't see the point.you've either got to much money or your bored.

You want one of THESE HID kits. I know I certainly do. A lot of the guys on the Fazer forum have fitted them and they are very pleased with the results.