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[quote=DickyC;110354]Not sure there was a problem with being seen as loads of people have been flashing me. And when parked in traffic behind someone you can see that your blinding them in their rear view mirror but thats just the height of the lens.

My thoughts on being seen are more about during the day, The HID lights stand out really well and definatley get you seen. I also put on the spotties if i am over taking a large queue of cars just for added visibility. I think any light will be seen in the dark but its the daylight i worry about a bit more.

Cheers

Jim

Well worth fitting IMO...Made a big difference have a clean white light.....

For �30 it really is a good investment....

Heres the setup I had on my GS ...if you still cant see me coming then you would have a eyesight problem!

http://i34.tinypic.com/2coj3fq.jpg

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Originally Posted by Mike Wright (Post 110429)

Heres the setup I had on my GS ...if you still cant see me coming then you would have a eyesight problem!

http://i34.tinypic.com/2coj3fq.jpg

Can't see anything :HeyHey_GOO2MN:

Have just come back from a day around Wales (again!!! second time this week) after fitting the HID 50 light kit on my dip beam. All i can say is this makes riding SO much easier as car drivers pulled to the left as i passed them so much i am thinking of changing my screen name to MOSES.....
Crystal clear blue/white light right to the end of the beam throw. A bit disconcerting at first seeing the beam pattern projected onto the road under heavy braking into bends IN BROAD DAYLIGHT......
Will have do something about filtering though as i came close to melting a few mirrors:002:
Crusty

I have halfords fog light fitted with the bracket named before and they're very good.

no more dark area in full beam and a very nice addition for visibility.

I read that JMO put 100w bulbs in hers and rode all over the states with them and no problems. might pay to check with her about it.

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Originally Posted by tinman (Post 116650)

I read that JMO put 100w bulbs in hers and rode all over the states with them and no problems. might pay to check with her about it.

My 100W 'blue' bulb certainly improves the dip but was not massively better on main beam.

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Originally Posted by deiaccord (Post 116728)

My 100W 'blue' bulb certainly improves the dip but was not massively better on main beam.

I'd tend to agree - I think the problem with the main beam is the shape/pattern of the reflector to be honest... like you say, a 100w bulb on dip beam gives a nice broad and white spread (great off-road btw.), but the main beam really doesn't light up the road (or trail) in the same way - it's better on a completely dark road (or desert), but really could do with being better...

Personally, I'd say the best solution is to run a pair of HIDs (I can't believe I said that!) - one on constant as the dip beam, and one as a high beam that switches on and off - it's not impossible to wire this using a relay and rerouting the wiring from the switchgear, but it isn't a job for everyone perhaps...

The other option of course is to wire in a pair of driving lights either with the main beam, or independently?

J xx

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Originally Posted by JMo (Post 116732)

The problem with the HID option is it's technically illegal. Extra driving lamps should do the trick but of course by the time you have enough light you're drawing more power than the bike can provide.
Of course 2 35w HID driving lamps should be ok, and they'd come with a lense designed for them. That would be my option if I needed the extra light.

I've taken the other approach and moved to an island with a top speed of 35mph so I'm traveling at a spead where I can stop within the distance I can see :) (It can get 'ruddy dark here withougt streetlights or any light pollution and narrow lanes to negotiate :)