Two Red Ryders

After following this thread, I am considering adding the brighter HID headlight I'll probably go with the 35 watt as 3 times more powerful than OEM should be enough and might not overpower my turn signals or blind oncoming traffic. With the 35 Watt DDM HID System tripling the light output while decreasing the load on my alternator leaving me extra room to add more accessories. Can't have too many toys.

The DDM HID system provides 3200-3400 Lumens at 35 watts or 5000 Lumens with the 55 watt bulb. In comparison, a typical halogen bulb uses 55/60 watt to produce 900-1200 lumens. Fully digital, draws about 6 amps around 80 Watts at start up and 3.4 amps at normal operating temperature. Info Source = HID Kits, BMW Aftermarket Bumpers & Lighting, DEPO - DDM Tuning

With an 80 watt draw on startup it might be better to run the HID kit via a high power relay saving the ignition switch etc, if it only draws 80 watts for a short time a relay may be overkill. If you just add a headlight relay you will actually be able to see the improvement with your current headlight do to less voltage losses with a headlight relay vrs the losses with the oem headlight wiring.

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mikeinNJ

I just got these installed on the bike. They are Clearwater Glenda LED lights. The cool feature is the dimmer switch that will tone down the brightness. They are wired to the flash to pass and the high beams. Expensive but super sweet![IMG][/IMG]

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donberry

I am guessing I just have the stock bulb in my headlight, but I do have the oem lightbar with the 4411 bulbs in it - I honestly was talking to someone about how I love how much light this bike gives out. I have much better light on my bike than in my cars.
May be a tad pricey, but a lightbar is awesome as far as seeing everything at night.
Is also great for the country roads because there is a ton of light to the sides also, so you can spot the eyes of any animal wayyyy down the road, that's getting ready to bolt across the road.
One of those things that now I have, would never do without as I do drive a lot at night and my reaction time isn;t what it used to be, so need as much time as possible if I need to avoid anything.

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meshikanbuddha

Saving this for later. Nice upgrade seven & m50


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Bama J

I also have the 55w dual hi/low kit from DDM tuning. It's amazing. Notice in the pic how wide the lightbeam is, and how far it extends. That junk on the shelf in my garage is only a few feet in front of the bike. And that utility pole is about 100 feet out, the neighbor's house about 200-250 feet out. That is on low beam. High beam uses the same bulb. There is a little defelector under the bulb that moves and deflects the light higher up when hitting the high beam switch. And when you hit the high beam on a dark country road, it rocks. Best $65 I have spent on the bike.

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wgw

there is a lighting thread on this sight some where ?//?

c7c50

is the Sylvania Silverstar 9003st a "plug and play" replacement? also for those that suggest the Sylvania Silverstar 9003st what has your experience been with how long they last? i have read in a handful of places they burn "hotter" and do not last.

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WillygeeTX

+1 on the PIAA anti vibration
pricey but long lasting and powerful.

Moto-Suzzi G50

+1 on this set up. It comes stock where the HID lights up on high beam so a minor wire switch is required if you want to run it like Dave's aka Sybal, Modzuki's, setup. Or you can leave it so HID is on with High beam and Halogen with low beam. I went Mod's route .

Super bright light so aim is important. Have never been hassled by LEO's yet.

Baltimorebayside

I put the Silver Star light in my bucket when I bought the bike in 2008 and it's still going strong. Had them in my truck for 5+ years with no issues.

dan

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