HID 50 lights on an Airhead?
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HID 35 kit
Roger
the components that came with my kit were (from memory !!):
ballast
'black box' - rectifier ? - is this correct Les ?
burner unit with mounting that replaces H4 bulb
3 pin plug that the original H4 socket connects to
Relay (I positioned this inside the headlight shell)
Fuse in the main power lead.
I cannot remember exactly which bit connects to what and the sockets involved but its all obvious when you unpack it and lay it out on a table
HTH
Cheers
Mike
Roger
the components that came with my kit were (from memory !!):
ballast
'black box' - rectifier ? - is this correct Les ?
burner unit with mounting that replaces H4 bulb
3 pin plug that the original H4 socket connects to
Relay (I positioned this inside the headlight shell)
Fuse in the main power lead.
I cannot remember exactly which bit connects to what and the sockets involved but its all obvious when you unpack it and lay it out on a table
HTH
Cheers
Mike
Not so much creeping as running flat out ....bugger, meant oil pipes -you knew that
Hi Mike,
thanks for the info, and still confused
,why the rectifier, relay and fuse ? Surely if you are replacing the existing headlamp,and using the existing headlamp wiring, the fuse and relay are already in place to run the original headlamp ? And since the HID takes less current overall, then why a new relay ? The rectifier also confuses !!
Sorry to be such a pedant, but clarity is all !!!
Les, could you step in here please, before I make a complete prat of myself ...oooops, already done that above !!!
HID 35
You're not replacing the headlamp Roger just the H4 bulb.
The burner on its mount replaces the bulb.
The H4 socket connects into the HID loom.
The relay I think is because the HID dipping mechanism is mechanical - it has to move the focal point as there are no filaments involved, just one burner. You can hear it clicking as you operate the dip.
The fuse I guess is because the whole thing is self contained - perhaps its belt and braces.
The rectifier - if thats what it is is a mystery to me, except that I had to find somewhere to put it
Cheers
Mike
You're not replacing the headlamp Roger just the H4 bulb.
The burner on its mount replaces the bulb.
The H4 socket connects into the HID loom.
The relay I think is because the HID dipping mechanism is mechanical - it has to move the focal point as there are no filaments involved, just one burner. You can hear it clicking as you operate the dip.
The fuse I guess is because the whole thing is self contained - perhaps its belt and braces.
The rectifier - if thats what it is is a mystery to me, except that I had to find somewhere to put it
Cheers
Mike
its not a rectifier, its a choke, I assume it stops the induced power that the HT lead causes in the earth, from switching of the relay, when you operate the high beam /dip switch, in the same way the alternator switches of the ignition light, when the earth is powered by the alternator.
OK - thanks- I get the picture now- it all becomes clear ( er) 
! I wondered how the mechanical part of the beam was operated, I thought it was maybe integral to the base of the bulb, but couldn't imagine there would be space, so guess a relay makes sense.
Installation looks a bit more complex than I thought, but only insofar as the "secondary" relay needs a power source, but now I have a Centech fuse box fitted, it's easier.
Thanks again -someone always comes up with the answers.
Guess it's time to get on to Les !
! I wondered how the mechanical part of the beam was operated, I thought it was maybe integral to the base of the bulb, but couldn't imagine there would be space, so guess a relay makes sense.Installation looks a bit more complex than I thought, but only insofar as the "secondary" relay needs a power source, but now I have a Centech fuse box fitted, it's easier.
Thanks again -someone always comes up with the answers.
Guess it's time to get on to Les !
HID35
You dont have to arrange a power source Roger, the power lead goes straight to the positive battery terminal. The fuse is up the battery end so that makes sense. The only other connection to make is the extra earth - I just picked a convenient allen bolt under the tank. The rest of it is self contained, just have to figure out where to route leads and position things. It took no more than 30 mins.
cheers
Mike
You dont have to arrange a power source Roger, the power lead goes straight to the positive battery terminal. The fuse is up the battery end so that makes sense. The only other connection to make is the extra earth - I just picked a convenient allen bolt under the tank. The rest of it is self contained, just have to figure out where to route leads and position things. It took no more than 30 mins.
cheers
Mike
Martin.
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I fitted an H I D kit a few weeks ago. Bit of an ebay "one size fits all" but people in cars seem to like it. They don`t pull out so often and sometimes wave and flash their lights. This happens more with a Pillion. Night vision is much better,and the ballast box just fitted in the fairing of my 1990 GS. Probably catch fire soon.......
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