Light bulb question

[Bigmo]

Is a "9005" the correct size for the headlight low/high beam? How about the fog light? what size is that? I'm considering HID (no LED for me) and want to make sure I order the correct bulbs. Thanks.

[stevencovert]

Is a "9005" the correct size for the headlight low/high beam? How about the fog light? what size is that? I'm considering HID (no LED for me) and want to make sure I order the correct bulbs. Thanks.

I'd go with a sponsor here. LaMonster or TriCLED.

If you get a cheap kit, the voltage regulator (a little black box in the cable) can put out a lot of noise and ruin your FM radio, CB, might interfere with the bikes CanBus communication system that lets the computers talk to each other. Several threads talking about HID are pretty active right now. Several people having FM radio reception killed due to poor HID kits. I know an engineer here has tested out TriCLED's new HID kit with expensive equipment and they are nice and quiet.

You've made the right choice - HID puts out a ton of nice looking light!


Steve

[BoilerAnimal]

The poor reception was due to the LED lights.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Is a "9005" the correct size for the headlight low/high beam? How about the fog light? what size is that? I'm considering HID (no LED for me) and want to make sure I order the correct bulbs. Thanks.
Yes, or HB3. Same bulb, different numbering system.

[Bigmo]

Yes, or HB3. Same bulb, different numbering system.

Not sure why everyone comments about bad radio reception. I used the "CHEAP HID FROM EBAY" on my Goldwing, Slingshot, Honda Accord & Honda Odyssey without a single problem with the radio or anything else. Been on for a few years and working great.

Having said that, how about the fog light? What size is that?

[UtahPete]

HID is a system, not a bulb!

[Bigmo]

HID is a system, not a bulb!

Thank you. I knew that. Matter of speech.... I've been using for years...

[Mastergee]

Thank you. I knew that. Matter of speech.... I've been using for years...

just did mine hid like the sun bulb size h7 hid kit

[Bigmo]

I'd go with a sponsor here. LaMonster or TriCLED.

If you get a cheap kit, the voltage regulator (a little black box in the cable) can put out a lot of noise and ruin your FM radio, CB, might interfere with the bikes CanBus communication system that lets the computers talk to each other. Several threads talking about HID are pretty active right now. Several people having FM radio reception killed due to poor HID kits. I know an engineer here has tested out TriCLED's new HID kit with expensive equipment and they are nice and quiet.

You've made the right choice - HID puts out a ton of nice looking light


Steve

Neither of the two vendors on this board handles HID. All they have are LED, unless I looked at the wrong page on their site....

[Bigmo]

Is a "9005" the correct size for the headlight low/high beam? How about the fog light? what size is that? I'm considering HID (no LED for me) and want to make sure I order the correct bulbs. Thanks.

Found it. Headlight is a 9005 or HB3. Fog light use an H8.

Thank you all.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

HID is a system, not a bulb!
Tell that to Walmart! :roflblack:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/D4S-D4R-Xenon-HID-Bulb-HeadLight-8000K-35W-Fog-Light-Replacement-Lamp-2-Pack/725982324?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227139686972&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=250171737036&wl4=pla-412146441993&wl5=9029588&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=725982324&wl13=&veh=sem

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Actually, the HID system is two parts, the ballast and the bulb.

[Bigmo]

Tell that to Walmart! :roflblack:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/D4S-D4R-Xenon-HID-Bulb-HeadLight-8000K-35W-Fog-Light-Replacement-Lamp-2-Pack/725982324?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227139686972&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=250171737036&wl4=pla-412146441993&wl5=9029588&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=725982324&wl13=&veh=sem

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Actually, the HID system is two parts, the ballast and the bulb.

I didn't know that Walmart sales those. And although it is a system, you can still buy just the bulb or the ballast. I get mine from E-bay, never had a problem.

[Bigmo]

I didn't know that Walmart sales those. And although it is a system, you can still buy just the bulb or the ballast. I get mine from E-bay, never had a problem.

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