HID question/opinions wanted.. - Page 3

marko138 · 12-07-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

Yeah I remember you talking about them... I'm thinking of putting a XB front end on my bike... but will be going HID with them for sure.

when I got the HID's for my ZZR and for my RR... I honestly didn't even think of "looks" other than from the stand point if DAMN I'VE GOT MY OWN SUN!

if I was after looks I'd be going with something more 8kish.. the blue or purple...

I remember riding to Indy last year (08) and there was a huge fucking truck with PURPLE HID lights... mother fucker that truck was annoying... he was pulling bikes so he had to get right behind us and try to keep up (must be a rule I'm not aware of, that when you have a bike, you must keep up with every bike you come across... even when towing your bike)

talk about distracting!

I'm running a 8k bulb now...only because it came with the kit I bought. If and when it blows I'll go with something a bit lower in color temp.

OreoGaborio · 12-07-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

going to anything above 4500k w/ HID is about looks, HIDs are a vast imp. over reg. bulbs. and i have 4500k

4500k with a 35w or 55w?

Cuz 55w washes out some of the color. My 5000k 55w is VERY white. Hardly any blue at all.

RACER X · 12-07-2009, 10:51 AM

4300 = best light output, and going w/ 5k isn' that much diff then 4300, it's people 8k+ and/or purple output. they are loosing the light output to get "that" color.

OreoGaborio · 12-07-2009, 12:23 PM

Agreed. Just wondering if you thought I was a poser for getting 5000k

[/tonge in cheek]

Gas Man · 12-07-2009, 11:42 PM

Well I want some color. I wanted it in the 6k range. Just a hint of blue. So I ordered 35w 6k for the spots. Wanted the most amount of light. So wanted a 55w for the headlight... was told to order 8k to match the other lights.

I think some color makes you more visable in the sea of headlights. Both daytime and nighttime.

Poser? I don't think so.

Amber Lamps · 12-08-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Well I want some color. I wanted it in the 6k range. Just a hint of blue. So I ordered 35w 6k for the spots. Wanted the most amount of light. So wanted a 55w for the headlight... was told to order 8k to match the other lights.

I think some color makes you more visable in the sea of headlights. Both daytime and nighttime.

Poser? I don't think so.

Aw I ordered the 35w very purple for my GF mostly for looks but also considering that the "worst" HID still puts out almost twice as much light as a normal halogen. It's still an improvement performance wise.

marko138 · 12-08-2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Aw I ordered the 35w very purple for my GF mostly for looks but also considering that the "worst" HID still puts out almost twice as much light as a normal halogen. It's still an improvement performance wise.

Well, sorry brother, but according to every jerkoff expert on this board you're still a poser.

Amber Lamps · 12-08-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Well, sorry brother, but according to every jerkoff expert on this board you're still a poser.

What else is new? I haven't installed them yet but I'm guessing that they are going to be bright and fucking purple! As long as she likes them, that's all that counts. She's not going riding out in the country at night and I honestly feel that the purple color will attract attention and possibly avert accidents. She's not doing 130 mph at night or anything so it should be alright.

Trip · 12-08-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Well, sorry brother, but according to every jerkoff expert on this board you're still a poser.

actually this time, it's his girlfriend that's a poser.

marko138 · 12-08-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

actually this time, it's his girlfriend that's a poser.

Keep it in the family.

12-07-2009, 10:51 AM	#23
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	4300 = best light output, and going w/ 5k isn' that much diff then 4300, it's people 8k+ and/or purple output. they are loosing the light output to get "that" color. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

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OreoGaborio Tony's Crack Pusher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Topsfield MA Moto: 2003 Aprilia Tuono (street/track days), 2006 SV650 (race) Posts: 428	Agreed. Just wondering if you thought I was a poser for getting 5000k [/tonge in cheek] __________________ -Pete LRRS/CCS#187 ECK-Racing, Ironstone Ventures, Tony's Track Days, SV Racer Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists \| Phoenix Graphics \| Woodcraft \| Moon Performance \| RJ's Motorsport \| Motorcycles of Manchester \| MTAG-Pirelli The Garage: '03 Tuono (Hooligan bike :naughty) \| '06 SV650 (race)

12-07-2009, 11:42 PM	#25
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Well I want some color. I wanted it in the 6k range. Just a hint of blue. So I ordered 35w 6k for the spots. Wanted the most amount of light. So wanted a 55w for the headlight... was told to order 8k to match the other lights. I think some color makes you more visable in the sea of headlights. Both daytime and nighttime. Poser? I don't think so. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product