bmwlarry
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Has anyone used or installed these?
http://Has anyone used or installed...ex.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=1337
http://Has anyone used or installed...ex.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=1337
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regarding HID lighting
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Jeriatric
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Sounds like a good kit and if it's as advertised the price is right. I want to do this mod, but sure want to get it right the first time. What are your thoughts?
Cavman
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I installed a set of HIDs on my 2010 Spyder RT. 35 watts, 6000 Kelvin including the ballast and wiring harness at $40 for both units.
I've bought from these folks before for my 2005 Tundra headlight and fog lights HIDs.
When you get a hold of them, the tech people are great and will walk you through if you have any tech issues. I had a reverse polarity problem on my left head light connector. Just turn the plug around and it worked fine.
Correction on units to buy...dual lights.
[url]http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-35W-55W-Dual-Motorcycle-HID-Kit
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I've bought from these folks before for my 2005 Tundra headlight and fog lights HIDs.
When you get a hold of them, the tech people are great and will walk you through if you have any tech issues. I had a reverse polarity problem on my left head light connector. Just turn the plug around and it worked fine.
Correction on units to buy...dual lights.
[url]http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-35W-55W-Dual-Motorcycle-HID-Kit
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Jeriatric
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That's the same company a neigbor and fellow rider advised me to use, and that IS a great price.
Previous post:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39964-When-the-Dimmer-Switch-was-on-the-floor
Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
Things I like about A&R's set up.
The kit includes a relay circuit to protect your factory wiring.
Why is a relay circuit needed?
HID kits require more power during startup.
The relay switches power directly over to your battery to keep your factory wiring from melting and burning out your expensive ballast.
The circuit also includes a module which protects your factory head light switch.
SpyderAnn01
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Check this out they are a site sponsor and have a great product. I did most of the install by myself and only had my husband drill the hole. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...-on-XenonDepot-HID-Kits!&highlight=xenondepot
Jeriatric
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Could.
And not to hijack Larry's thread, but I'm looking for a system that I feel confident will not throw codes. Based on other posts here - that has been a problem. While I'm no expert at this, the way H&R's system is wired in and with their relay setup, one would think it would circumvent that happening. But, I'm far from knowledgeable on this subject.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Most trouble with HID systems on the Spyder comes from where the ballasts are placed, not how they are wired. nojoke
Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
Word is they should NOT be piggybacked. Got that.
Where's the right place to put them?
Any air flow areas up under there? (Haven't been in that part of the Spyder - yet.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
It is not just a heat issue, they sometimes cause RFI interference along the CANBus. You'd have to talk to others for specific installation locations that worked well, but the farter away from the cluster, sensors, and main wiring harness the better, IMO.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
It can be a shielding issue. They can also induce noise directly into the electrical system (especially from a bad ballast). Remember that shielding can induce heat issues. Tougher nut to crack than it first appears. I recommend placing the ballasts temporarily, then testing the Spyder. If all seems well, go ahead and button them down.
XenonDepot
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I apologize for the late reply but I just saw this thread and figured I would comment as well (just in case someone is still reading this). XenonDepot Xtreme HID kit ballasts have EMI shielding to prevent any interference. It is also not suggested to "piggyback" the ballasts together as another member posted earlier in this thread. We have had many spyderlover forum members install our HID kits and have not had any interference issues!
Steve
Steve
This is so true...
Another issue is the Spyder wants to turn the headlights on right away after starting, right when there is not enough voltage to light them up properly.
You may get one to light and not the other or get luckey and have them both start.
The ideal solution would be a delay of a few seconds after engine start or a seperate switch to power them up.
I'm not sure how the $1000 + BRP HID's are setup to work and get around this.
Jeriatric
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Thanks for the clarification Steve. It did come a little late
but, hopefully it will be helpful to others who are looking to do this mod.Jer
XenonDepot
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