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Geoffrey

04-09-09 06:28 AM

HID bolt-on conversion

hello all, i know this has been covered a few time before but i am looking for your opinions on the best bolt-on hid conversion for both a pointy and curvy sv.

please note i am not technically minded, i am looking for a simple bolt-on kit which requires not soldering etc.

any comments would be appreciated.

thank you in advance

Geoff

Brettus

04-09-09 07:34 AM

Re: HID bolt-on conversion

I think a lot of members (myself included) will recommend hids4u.co.uk their kit was spot on for me. running twin 55w ones was too much for the stock fuse so I had to wire a new run for them that was all. but thats only because I'd got two of the higher kits.

Geoffrey

04-09-09 07:54 AM

Re: HID bolt-on conversion

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Originally Posted by Brettus (Post 2025457)

running twin 55w ones was too much for the stock fuse so I had to wire a new run for them that was all. but thats only because I'd got two of the higher kits.

so that is only with the higher spec kit, which would you recommend and which would require no modifications

yorkie_chris

04-09-09 09:03 AM

Re: HID bolt-on conversion

Hey Geoffrey, sorry I did not get back to you earlier, busy days!

Mine is the 35w hids4u kit, I have not fitted enough of them to say any particular make is better than another though.

With any there will be some small wiring mods to make.

the_lone_wolf

04-09-09 09:05 AM

Re: HID bolt-on conversion

The kits predominantly come from the same factories in china anyway, they all look the same, the reason I go to HIDs4u is because they've always been good sellers and their customer support is excellent...

Wiring in 2x 35W HIDs will require a relay most likely, if you're not confident doing it get someone who is and don't just fudge it. It's honestly not difficult though, take your time and do it right

yorkie_chris

04-09-09 09:09 AM

Re: HID bolt-on conversion

Worst that can happen is it all catches fire anyway :-D

ophic

04-09-09 09:18 AM

Re: HID bolt-on conversion

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 2025565)

Worst that can happen is it all catches fire anyway :-D

stash a mini fire extinguisher under the seat, be reet.

Geoffrey

04-09-09 10:19 AM

Re: HID bolt-on conversion

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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 2025558)

Mine is the 35w hids4u kit, I have not fitted enough of them to say any particular make is better than another though.

was it straight connect up to the battery type fitment?

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf (Post 2025561)

Wiring in 2x 35W HIDs will require a relay most likely, if you're not confident doing it get someone who is and don't just fudge it. It's honestly not difficult though, take your time and do it right

how easy is this to do? also could somebody explain it a little more in "idiot terms" the exact process please?

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 2025565)

Worst that can happen is it all catches fire anyway :-D

thanks for that... :smt119

yorkie_chris

04-09-09 11:21 AM

Re: HID bolt-on conversion

Yes most of them which use a relay come with a H4 male plug which you plug directly in instead of a bulb, then connect the feed wires directly to the battery. It is all fused and switched itself, so the actual headlight switch on the bars only controls a switching current for the relay.

madnlooney

04-09-09 11:51 AM

Re: HID bolt-on conversion

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 2025565)

Worst that can happen is it all catches fire anyway :-D

just ride abit faster and the flames will die out :smt031

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