HID Solution

[ippokratis]

I finally installed two sets of HIDs to my R1200GS.
I used the two Tourstech Spots (HID and Halogen).
I also used a second set of HID which I installed in the dipped beam.Goes straight foreward and you make one whole to pass the grommet with the two wires(I also used some black silicon) I connected the Touratech halogen fog lamp on the dipped beam. So,no error messages for burned out lamp. Then I use the dipped beam as well for the relay(via a switch to have the choice) that activates the Dipped HID.
I also connected a second relay (via switch again) on the main beam that activates the Touratech HID spot.
It works flawlessly and only puts an extra 70W max load when everything working.
You have to take into account that each HID uses about 15Amps while warming up the lamp (15secs) so the wiring and fuses must cope with 30Amps.
I think this info is useful and will soon post some pics.
The HID set comes from Norman (NIPPYNORMANS.COM).
The result is astonishing ..... better than anything on the road

 

[dan connolly]

hid lamps

sounds good, do they fit gs 1150s and how much r they. is switch gear or relays included?

 

[CoolCarbon]

Re: hid lamps

sounds good, do they fit gs 1150s and how much r they. is switch gear or relays included?

Have a look here

I think the improvement is amazing though Snodog is disappointd with his I believe...

CC

 

[Steptoe]

I've fitted the HID spot - so good i sold the hella FF50 spotlights-
and the ballast box fits up into the frame headstock

 

[2 wheel humvee]

Looks Good,I'm impressed
A Question;Do you have to carry a spare Bulb for the Xenon whilst travelling in europe?
If yes aren't they a little bit expensive?
Think I feel a spending spree coming on

 

[Steptoe]

A Question;Do you have to carry a spare Bulb for the Xenon whilst travelling in europe?
If yes aren't they a little bit expensive?

the bulb for my HID Xenon spotlight is £85

but they have a long long life, as it's gas filled, not a wire element - ( i hope)