Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => Accessories, Farkels and Mods => Topic started by: BigAlan on December 04, 2011, 06:39:16 PM

Title: HID light conversion
Post by: BigAlan on December 04, 2011, 06:39:16 PM
I have seen people exchange there H4 headlight bulbs for a higher wattage version but I am considering a complete conversion to the "new" HID version, has anybody done this and how easy a job is it?.

I am also considering exchanging the middle two lights on the front for brighter Led versions, what type of fitting are they?

And, yes there is more, I want to add to the rear lights to be seen more, I have the top box brake lights but would simply like to be seen more by other motorists who are behind me.

Although I have has this bike three months and done just 1300 miles it's by far and away the best bike I have had, I should have listened to the enlightened years ago rather than keep buying Sprint ST's

Thanks
Alan
Title: Re: HID light conversion
Post by: Kwikasfuki on December 04, 2011, 07:31:04 PM
The middle two LED fitting is W5W 501. Get some quality ones. I found with these if you pay cheap, you get cheap.

The H4 you can get more bright without increasing wattage and still legal.

As for the rear I have Hyperlites (http://hyperlites.com/stdsf.html) fitted.
Title: Re: HID light conversion
Post by: BigAlan on December 05, 2011, 02:34:47 PM
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on December 04, 2011, 07:31:04 PM
The middle two LED fitting is W5W 501. Get some quality ones. I found with these if you pay cheap, you get cheap.

The H4 you can get more bright without increasing wattage and still legal.

As for the rear I have Hyperlites (http://hyperlites.com/stdsf.html) fitted.

I have looked on Ebay and what would you recommend instead of the full HID conversion? the standard bulb is ok (ish) but i could do with a decent front White light.

Thanks
Alan
Title: Re: HID light conversion
Post by: coastrider on December 05, 2011, 04:00:07 PM
I was looking into this.
A couple of my mates have put xenon bulbs in their Honka's. These are the same wattage, so still legal, but you get a better blue/white light.
We put a pair of these in my sons car and it is definately a better quality of light.
Presumably you can get these for the GTR??
Title: Re: HID light conversion
Post by: Kwikasfuki on December 05, 2011, 04:10:09 PM
Have a look at this thread:

http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,394.msg4023.html

I have these on mind and they are brilliant:

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/h4-ring-xenon-max-100-12v-60-55w.html




Title: Re: HID light conversion
Post by: BigAlan on December 05, 2011, 07:14:18 PM
Excellent, just got some a couple of quid cheaper from ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/29061984904

Thanks
Alan