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Old Aug 12th, 2009, 10:06 pm   #1 (permalink)
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Lets see some HID headlight photos.

Ok, since the stock bulb and headlight set up works as good as a flashlight duct taped to my head. Does anyone have any photos of a HID light on their Hyper? Or feedback for that matter?

Also what kit did you use and some install help/suggestions would be nice.
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Old Aug 13th, 2009, 8:18 pm   #2 (permalink)
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Here is a lot of good information telling why you shouldn't retrofit HIDs into a halogen assembly.

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Old Aug 13th, 2009, 8:32 pm   #3 (permalink)
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We already went over the halogen type bulbs. From what I remember not 1 person agreed with any other as to which type of bulb the Hyper actually takes.

Not trying to argue with the link but the factory bulb setup on the Hyper is not sufficient for night time riding. At least not for me. It is like driving in a car with 1 of the head lights burnt out.
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Old Aug 13th, 2009, 8:53 pm   #4 (permalink)
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I have a H4 bixenon kit coming next week. That is a kit that will have hi-lo function. I will post pics and a link to where I got them after I get it installed. It was only $65 shipped too!
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I have a H4 bixenon kit coming next week. That is a kit that will have hi-lo function. I will post pics and a link to where I got them after I get it installed. It was only $65 shipped too!
Just beware of melting plugs, housings, lenses etc.Just ask any late model Mercedes Benz owner. I have serviced 30 year old cars that still have the original bulbs in them. With the new models that are running mostly just halogen bulbs, you're lucky to make it to the next service without some expensive bulb frying the plug or socket.The stupid headlight bulb on an S 600 is $110+.Are you f-ing kidding me?
There was an old post where a guy covered his headlight with a sweatshirt for whatever reason, while tuning his bike.This resulted in a melted headlight lens, with the stock bulb.Be careful.

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Just beware of melting plugs, housings, lenses etc.Just ask any late model Mercedes Benz owner. I have serviced 30 year old cars that still have the original bulbs in them. With the new models that are running mostly just halogen bulbs, you're lucky to make it to the next service without some expensive bulb frying the plug or socket.The stupid headlight bulb on an S 600 is $110+.Are you f-ing kidding me?
There was an old post where a guy covered his headlight with a sweatshirt for whatever reason, while tuning his bike.This resulted in a melted headlight lens, with the stock bulb.Be careful.
I have been running HID's on my 748 for 2 years now and no problems with anything!
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I have been running HID's on my 748 for 2 years now and no problems with anything!
Same here with a 999s, over 2 years HID xenon.

On the Hyper I've bi-xenon (hi/lo with relais) for over one year, no problems.
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Old Aug 14th, 2009, 12:59 am   #8 (permalink)
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Any pics?
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Old Aug 14th, 2009, 9:16 am   #9 (permalink)
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Yes, please add pics and install instructions or helpful hints if possible. Also where are you guys getting these kits?
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Old Aug 15th, 2009, 3:17 pm   #10 (permalink)
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Here are some pics, and high beams do work. Everything tucked in the nose of the fairing.
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