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Originally Posted by Viney
Because the rules and regs for cars use and construtction say that the Headlight unit must be designed for the use of a HID 'bulb' and also must be self leveling as to not blind other road users. I also remember seeing that they have to have a headlamp wash bulit in the car. There are probably loads of other stuff, but those i think are the main points. Also all bulbs must be E marked and there is always some grey area around if these things are approved or not, or just printed on there!
Personaly, i'd have a set in my SV, but just cant justify the cost. Just dont want forum members to come along in a couple of months and say 'I have just been done for having HID's in my bike why didnt anyone tell me?'  |
What put me off was the inevitable MOT fail for having them. They're a fair bit more work to remove and replace once each year than say, slipping a baffle in. I've got white replacement bulbs from Halfords which are a noticeable improvement (particularly in terms of being seen), but are still road legal.