HID bulbs and city lights?This is a discussion on HID bulbs and city lights? within the The ZX6R forums, part of the ZX6R Forum category; I have a 2011 ZX6r and the previous owner had an HID kit installed and also some green, I'm assuming LED city lights. I want ...
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01-12-2012, 04:56 PM
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#1 | | Squid
Joined: Oct 2011 From: Orlando, FL Posts: 80 I Ride: 2011 zx6r lime green | HID bulbs and city lights?
I have a 2011 ZX6r and the previous owner had an HID kit installed and also some green, I'm assuming LED city lights. I want the headlights to be more of the pure white light as opposed to the more bluish tint that they currently have. Is it just as simple as replacing it with say, a 5000k bulb. And, regarding the city lights, the one on the clutch side either does not light completely or not at all. Anyone know where I can get a replacement?
Here's a pic of the light I'm referring to... 
And here's a pic of the bike... 
Last edited by naked6; 01-12-2012 at 05:01 PM.
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01-12-2012, 05:39 PM
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#2 | | World Superbike Racer
Joined: Nov 2011 From: Montrose CA Posts: 1,359 I Ride: 2007 Red on Silver ZX6R |
It depends if your bulb is interchangeable but yes, that would change the tint of color it shines.. Look at this chart.  | |
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01-12-2012, 05:41 PM
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#3 | | MotoGP Champion
Joined: Jul 2011 From: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 2,821 I Ride: Green 2006 ZX6-RR (was Limp) on Viagra/ 05 ZX6RR (parts bike) |
what he said^
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01-12-2012, 05:49 PM
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#4 | | Pro Racer
Joined: Dec 2011 From: TORONTO Posts: 787 I Ride: 06 ninja zx6r |
I think u should go with 8000k at 55 watts ( the reason why i said 55 watts is that they are extremely bright and white and they are the brightest hids u could get) they just show a very little bit of blue in them
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01-12-2012, 05:56 PM
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#5 | | Squid
Joined: Oct 2011 From: Orlando, FL Posts: 80 I Ride: 2011 zx6r lime green |
How can I determine what is in there now? I think they look great, but I just want the brightest beam and from what I understand, I would get that with a bulb that shines pure white. Would 8000k be too blue? I was under the impression that 4-5k would give the highest output? Also, anybody know about the little lights above the headlights and where can I purchase HID bulbs? Thanks!
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01-12-2012, 06:26 PM
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#6 | | Squid
Joined: Aug 2011 From: Central florida Posts: 33 |
Ebay
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01-12-2012, 06:30 PM
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#7 | | Pro Racer
Joined: Dec 2011 From: TORONTO Posts: 787 I Ride: 06 ninja zx6r | Quote:
Originally Posted by naked6  How can I determine what is in there now? I think they look great, but I just want the brightest beam and from what I understand, I would get that with a bulb that shines pure white. Would 8000k be too blue? I was under the impression that 4-5k would give the highest output? Also, anybody know about the little lights above the headlights and where can I purchase HID bulbs? Thanks! | no it wouldnt be to blue at all i wanted some blue bulbs on my jeep liberty i had when i was younger but i thought the 8000k would be alright but they were really extremly bright white but 8000k are the brightest
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01-12-2012, 06:31 PM
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#8 | | Pro Racer
Joined: Dec 2011 From: TORONTO Posts: 787 I Ride: 06 ninja zx6r |
i usuauly order my HIDS kits and bulbs from DDM tuning they are the brightest and best lights that i have found and sell the ballister alone and even bulbs alone and there kits are really cheap and if your from the states then you will get a better deal then i have fur shure
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01-12-2012, 07:02 PM
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#9 | | Track Star
Joined: Dec 2011 From: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 404 I Ride: '08 ZZR600 |
The lower the number, the brighter the beam & it will be less blue. I have 6000k in my bike & truck. Some blue, bright as hell. Haven't tried the 4300K. As for the city lights there's a thread on here I believe in the pics section where a guy changed his to green. Superbrightleds.com is one place to look.
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01-12-2012, 07:48 PM
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#10 | | World Superbike Champion
Joined: Dec 2010 From: Santa Maria, ca Posts: 2,419 I Ride: 2007 ZX-6R |
starrotors.com...has all the bulbs you need
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01-12-2012, 08:31 PM
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#11 | | Squid
Joined: Oct 2011 From: Orlando, FL Posts: 80 I Ride: 2011 zx6r lime green |
Thank you all for your help! I've just been doing some researching and think I'm either going to go with 4300k or 5000k. Now on to another stupid question... How exactly do I go about removing the bulb that is in there now? I don't see any obvious removable connector. My dumb ass tried pulling the glass portion out and cracked the piece that runs along the side of the bulb!  | |
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01-12-2012, 08:34 PM
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#12 | | MotoGP Champion
Joined: Jul 2011 From: Murray, KY Posts: 3,008 I Ride: 2011 ZX6R |
Follow the wires and it should plug into a connector. When you buy HID's they come with a small length of wire that connects to the harness
EDIT: don't ever ever ever touch the glass on HID bulbs. The oil from your skin can damage and cause them to burn out!!!!
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01-12-2012, 08:37 PM
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#13 | | Squid
Joined: Nov 2011 From: Corona, ca Posts: 62 |
Sexy Bike!
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01-12-2012, 08:56 PM
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#14 | | Squid
Joined: Oct 2011 From: Orlando, FL Posts: 80 I Ride: 2011 zx6r lime green | Quote:
Originally Posted by ZXNasty Follow the wires and it should plug into a connector. When you buy HID's they come with a small length of wire that connects to the harness
EDIT: don't ever ever ever touch the glass on HID bulbs. The oil from your skin can damage and cause them to burn out!!!! | Ok thank you! I guess I'll have to remove a panel or two because that connector is hidden out of the way. I already did touch the bulb, but it doesn't matter since i broke that one piece and have to get a new one anyways. The factory specifies a 65w H9 bulb for the clutch side and a 55w H11 bulb for the brake side. Am I correct in assuming that when I buy HID replacements that my only options are either a 35w or 55w? If so, should I go 55w for both sides?
And thanks LaneSplitter for the compliment!
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01-12-2012, 08:59 PM
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#15 | | MotoGP Champion
Joined: Jul 2011 From: Murray, KY Posts: 3,008 I Ride: 2011 ZX6R | Quote:
Originally Posted by naked6 Ok thank you! I guess I'll have to remove a panel or two because that connector is hidden out of the way. I already did touch the bulb, but it doesn't matter since i broke that one piece and have to get a new one anyways. The factory specifies a 65w H9 bulb for the clutch side and a 55w H11 bulb for the brake side. Am I correct in assuming that when I buy HID replacements that my only options are either a 35w or 55w? If so, should I go 55w for both sides?
And thanks LaneSplitter for the compliment! | I bought my HID's from DDM tuning which your only options are 35w or 55w. I have 6k 35W and they are still much brighter than stock. I've had two bikes riding on either side of me and they made me go in the middle because my lights overpowered both of theres combined. I've heard that some people have issues with heat with 55W on certain bikes due do the housing. I don't think it's a common issue with ZXs though
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