H.I.D. System $25!!! - Page 2

Mr Lefty · 11-26-2009, 11:24 PM

you won't be dissapointed... the 35w still throws out A LOT more light than any halogen light... just get the 35w and be done with it...

njchopper87 · 11-27-2009, 03:48 AM

Great deal. But, not one for me. I looked into it and I'd have to replace my entire headlight to efficiently make use of the system.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...nversions.html

t-homo · 11-27-2009, 03:51 AM

I wish I had gotten a high low kit for my bike.

RACER X · 11-27-2009, 10:39 AM

i have the 35w 4500k kit on my bike, been happy w/ it, but the draw is pretty high, it's reset my clock a few time, makes me think my battery is weak, cuz the clock reset itself some time between wed. evening and this morn. and it was chilly/cold last night.

anyway, the prob. w/ hi beam HIDs is that HIDs take a sec-2 to get up to full strength, now if you ride hi beams during the day no biggie, but i ONLY use my hi's to flash somebody , and by the time the lights get up to full power the incident is already over. + the HIDs are really bright to begin w/ so IMO hi's are not nec.

4500k is the most light output, when you start going higher in K's you loose light output.

and i wouldn't recommend 55w on any bike unless you direct wire the lights to your battery. and even then it's really overkill. and could damage the wiring on your OE harness

also on a bike, the lights turn on 2 times in a row in quick sucession, 1 x when you turn the key to the on position, and the 2nd after you release the engine start button, thats hard on HIDs and batterys,

my sequence now is

press the start button
turn the key on (lights stay off)
squeeze the clutch (which then starts the bike, but lights are still off)
give it a sec. for the engine to get going
release teh start button, the lights finally get turned on

i have the DDMs in my 1 y.o. accord and 1 bulb has gone bad, it's not OUT in the sense it doesn't light up, but its not as bright as the other one. so i', gonna have to send back to them for them to replace it, which is a PITA, cuz then i gotta install my reg. bulbs while i wait for shipping back and forth then reinstall teh HIDs

Homeslice · 11-29-2009, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

i also on a bike, the lights turn on 2 times in a row in quick sucession, 1 x when you turn the key to the on position, and the 2nd after you release the engine start button, thats hard on HIDs and batterys,

Mine are on any time the key is in the on position, even while the starter is cranking, which is why I don't think I'll ever install HIDs on this bike.

Cutty72 · 11-29-2009, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Mine are on any time the key is in the on position, even while the starter is cranking, which is why I don't think I'll ever install HIDs on this bike.

You could always wire in a power switch in line. That way you just turn them on after the bike is running.

dReWpY · 08-10-2010, 10:31 PM

just ordered a set of DDM 8000k hi/lo 55w for the wrx

Gas Man · 08-12-2010, 09:36 AM

I got another Ultra (Cave's) to do so stuff is on order.

Mr Lefty · 11-29-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Mine are on any time the key is in the on position, even while the starter is cranking, which is why I don't think I'll ever install HIDs on this bike.

check out Tripageled.com they make a relay to delay the HID's. I didn't need it on my ZZR as the lights delayed anyways.... but the RR Trip killed his battery numerous times... so I bought the relay to avoid that (he got one too eventually) mine worked great for a while... then boom I had no lights... disconnected the relay... and they worked perfectly.

the relay was fine... just the way we wired them the wires touched and shorted the relay out.

oh well.

I think the relay was like $50

Amber Lamps · 11-29-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eBBs15

check out Tripageled.com they make a relay to delay the HID's. I didn't need it on my ZZR as the lights delayed anyways.... but the RR Trip killed his battery numerous times... so I bought the relay to avoid that (he got one too eventually) mine worked great for a while... then boom I had no lights... disconnected the relay... and they worked perfectly.

the relay was fine... just the way we wired them the wires touched and shorted the relay out.

oh well.

I think the relay was like $50

Me and Trip have already had this fight but I say again... 3 years and no problems with the HIDs and my battery is the original unit.

what was going on with Trip and I don't know where he got his HIDs but DDM swears that their ballast only draws 6 amps during start up which is actually LESS than some aftermarket halogens. Especially those with the higher lumen/wattage ratings.

Maybe Honda uses a crap stator. I have my Power Commander, HIDs, LEDs, J&M Integrator, Valentine 1, alarm, phone charger, and my GPS hooked up to my bike and I have never had a problem.

11-27-2009, 10:39 AM	#4
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	i have the 35w 4500k kit on my bike, been happy w/ it, but the draw is pretty high, it's reset my clock a few time, makes me think my battery is weak, cuz the clock reset itself some time between wed. evening and this morn. and it was chilly/cold last night. anyway, the prob. w/ hi beam HIDs is that HIDs take a sec-2 to get up to full strength, now if you ride hi beams during the day no biggie, but i ONLY use my hi's to flash somebody , and by the time the lights get up to full power the incident is already over. + the HIDs are really bright to begin w/ so IMO hi's are not nec. 4500k is the most light output, when you start going higher in K's you loose light output. and i wouldn't recommend 55w on any bike unless you direct wire the lights to your battery. and even then it's really overkill. and could damage the wiring on your OE harness also on a bike, the lights turn on 2 times in a row in quick sucession, 1 x when you turn the key to the on position, and the 2nd after you release the engine start button, thats hard on HIDs and batterys, my sequence now is press the start button turn the key on (lights stay off) squeeze the clutch (which then starts the bike, but lights are still off) give it a sec. for the engine to get going release teh start button, the lights finally get turned on i have the DDMs in my 1 y.o. accord and 1 bulb has gone bad, it's not OUT in the sense it doesn't light up, but its not as bright as the other one. so i', gonna have to send back to them for them to replace it, which is a PITA, cuz then i gotta install my reg. bulbs while i wait for shipping back and forth then reinstall teh HIDs __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD. Last edited by RACER X; 11-27-2009 at 10:41 AM..

08-12-2010, 09:36 AM	#8
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11-26-2009, 11:24 PM	#1
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	you won't be dissapointed... the 35w still throws out A LOT more light than any halogen light... just get the 35w and be done with it...

11-27-2009, 03:51 AM	#3
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I wish I had gotten a high low kit for my bike.