Swapping out HID for MOT/Euro trip

[LATE]

Is it just a matter of switching the bulbs?

Is it ok to leave the ballast and other bits there ?

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

You can leave the kit in place but you will have to disconnect the ballast. The ballast connects to the original bulb connector so you disconnect that, remove the burner, put normal bulb in and reconnect the original connector. You will also need a grommet to fill the hole that is left when you remove the burner. It's pretty simple when you see it.
By the way your unlikely to fail an MOT with it but I know some eu countries don't like them.

 

[oldnfat]

3 MOT's and about 6000 miles in Europe with a HID and never had a problem...just lucky i guess.

 

[seadog]

Not ha a problem at MOT and no problem on 8 euro trips since fitting, no need to change IMO.

Mike


I see you are in Sussex?, if you are close to roe dean use bikes of Brighton at the bell ind est, they pass mine!!!

 

[Mr Bean]

Same here - no issues.

 

[morty]

yep,several garages & never a problem having hids fitted,you must look dodgy

 

[GS TRV]

Same here - no issues.

nme too - 4 MOTs and not a prob

 

[LATE]

You can leave the kit in place but you will have to disconnect the ballast. The ballast connects to the original bulb connector so you disconnect that, remove the burner, put normal bulb in and reconnect the original connector. You will also need a grommet to fill the hole that is left when you remove the burner. It's pretty simple when you see it.
By the way your unlikely to fail an MOT with it but I know some eu countries don't like them.

Thank you

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