http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HID-Bi-Xenon-Headlight-Conversion-for-Kawasaki-GTR1400-H4-High-Low-/380385184319?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item5890b94a3f
Bought this, going to fit it when I get a moment.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110906892832?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_5834wt_1271
Now that looks good mate .... You won't miss a thing out there in these fast approaching dark days !!
Quote from: trousersnake01 on August 31, 2012, 09:18:57 PM
Bought this, going to fit it when I get a moment.
Thank you for the link.. I have just bought some to.. :grin:
I picked up at 2010 model on friday night and rode it to Redcar ending up in thr dark. The lights aretn that great. Has anyone installed HID lights and is it a big improvement.
My other bike GSXR1000 has lights like a pen torch !
I've not tried on the GTR, but fitted them to my GS - I took photos of before and after to make sure I could see the change, and despite the decent lights fitted on the BMW the difference was stunning.
This is the first job I will be trying on the GTR!
Ordered one of the kits off ebay. The one with 2 units as a very good price to change both lights. Will see how complicated the fit is !
Quote from: half man half pie on September 15, 2012, 06:30:28 PM
I picked up at 2010 model on friday night and rode it to Redcar ending up in thr dark. The lights aretn that great. Has anyone installed HID lights and is it a big improvement.
My other bike GSXR1000 has lights like a pen torch !
here's an option which might help you to see better in the dark
http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,1060.0.html
http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/h4-ring-xenon-max-100-12v-60-55w.html
OK so what's the difference between that one and this one :huh:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110906892832?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_5862wt_1271
About £33.00 :yes:
Well, that's what I thought! :mfr_lol:
but technically not much, right?
:popcorn:
Sorry rosbif, I couldn't resist :oops:
TBH I can't see too much spec difference between the two
Quote from: olde coney on August 24, 2012, 08:38:17 PM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HID-Bi-Xenon-Headlight-Conversion-for-Kawasaki-GTR1400-H4-High-Low-/380385184319?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item5890b94a3f
Rog, did you purchase one kit and so have you fitted it? Or did you get two kits?
Easy to fit or a pain?
Thanks
Alan
I purchased the Ring Xenon Max bulb kit Alan, and only posted the link to the Bi-Xenons for information
I hardly ever ride at night so didn't feel I needed the Bi-Xenon kit
These are the ones I got :yes:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H7-55w-Ring-Xenon-Max-Ultima-120-Xenon-Gas-Car-Light-Bulbs-RW1277-/330618769118?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cfa6a0ede[/b]
Thanks for that Roger, i only rode in the dark twice in the first 13 months and once last sturday at 6am which prompted the thought, it was then i noticed a front light out, must have been like that for ages.
Alan
Quote from: olde coney on October 08, 2012, 07:56:02 AM
I purchased the Ring Xenon Max bulb kit Alan, and only posted the link to the Bi-Xenons for information
I hardly ever ride at night so didn't feel I needed the Bi-Xenon kit
These are the ones I got :yes:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H7-55w-Ring-Xenon-Max-Ultima-120-Xenon-Gas-Car-Light-Bulbs-RW1277-/330618769118?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cfa6a0ede[/b]
OK now i am confuddled, the bike has a H4 set of bulbs in it which give both high and low beam, the H7 bulbs only have one filament so you dont get thet high/low option.
Is that correct or do i need to get more sleep?
Alan
Alan, Mine most definitely has both Low and High Beam :yes:
Is there the remotest possibility that the extra heat generated by these bulbs will affect the front lens. Before I get "mogged", I fitted a set to my old celica and the plastic bubbled. If all is well I think I'll get a set. If I remember my wiring I can run these from the high current side from a single relay yes?
Another task to perform before the nights draw in!
My lenses are fine and the bulbs have been installed for months
Bear in mind your lenses will be cooled by wind whilst riding
There is a big difference between these 2 bulbs.
One is HID (High Intensity Discharge) and requires Ballasts to run each bulb.
The other is a standard Halogen style bulb that uses Xenon gas as well as the Iodine/Bromine mix in normal Halogen bulbs.
This gives longer life and a bluer colour but I find most of these claims for 90%, 120% etc more light to be rubbish. Bluer yes, and maybe 50% more light.
HIDs on the other hand use less power (30-35W for a bulb that puts twice as much light out as a 55W Halogen filament bulb) and can be colour tuned by varying the gas composition and arc voltage. Hence the ability to buy HIDs at various colour temperatures.
I find the headlights on the 1400 to be excellent but I have fitted some high intensity bulbs (can't remember the brand) as one of the originals burned out high-beam. If I were to upgrade I would probably go with the HIDs as they run cooler, provide more light and use less power. Yes, they weigh more with the ballasts but I don't think the 1400 would notice the difference. :wink:
I would go with 3500K or 4000K as I hate the blue tint headlights.
Finally, before you start upgrading bulbs and stuff, have you considered getting your headlights properly adjusted?
Most of them are miles off and getting them adjusted right makes a HUGE difference.
Quote from: olde coney on October 08, 2012, 07:56:02 AM
I purchased the Ring Xenon Max bulb kit Alan, and only posted the link to the Bi-Xenons for information
I hardly ever ride at night so didn't feel I needed the Bi-Xenon kit
These are the ones I got :yes:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H7-55w-Ring-Xenon-Max-Ultima-120-Xenon-Gas-Car-Light-Bulbs-RW1277-/330618769118?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cfa6a0ede[/b]
Rog
I reckon your wrong and you didn't get these above, how do I know this, because I bought some and there H7 bulbs not H4 and don't fit, luckily there ok for my BMW so all is not lost, but that link is incorrect.
Alan
Hmmm!
Just ordered some bi-xenon H4-3 for my bike too. Also got some 8SMB leds for the side lights. All 6000K.
I'm looking forward to learning how to disassemble the bike to fit it all!
Ros