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hzhong456 · 02-08-2012, 11:11 AM

It's looking good so far

Mercedes · 02-08-2012, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

The standard projectors in the headlights are for Halogens only not HIDs.

so i'm changing mines to Xenon projectors, not only that they are bi-xenon so both will be on and both can do high beam.

My pictures only show 1 as i've only got one temporary fitted in.

Also those are 4300K I have in that projector.

Steve

ahhh I see what you're saying. thanks for clearing that up

MDeezy · 02-08-2012, 12:17 PM

Great progress! Nice sharp cut off too.

Looks pretty good with just one light on, with both it should be a huge improvement.

As for aligning, will you be able to use the stock methods to re-align the projector, or will you manually align it, then lock it in place?

Steve · 02-08-2012, 04:42 PM

Thanks, yeah the projector is mounted on a plate I made so it can be adjusted like a standard light

Steve

MDeezy · 02-08-2012, 07:22 PM

wait a minute you have the lens back on, so you must be done?! next up is wiring, then install back on the bike.

I like that you have it on a plate so you can adjust it like stock. Smart move.

MDeezy · 02-09-2012, 11:13 AM

Will you aim your headlights based on the low beam?

After completing mine I wanted to aim it properly and the FSM specifies how to aim it based on the high beam. I aimed mine based on the low beam given that is what I will be mainly using. Tested it and it doens't blind people, and gives me a quality 25ft+ of lighting in front of me. High beams lights everything up, but I use that when no oncoming cars are coming.

Steve · 02-09-2012, 03:40 PM

*snigggers like an immature kid*

The outputs are a tad rubbish due to the fact the projectors are full of dust... but a wee spring clean and they will be beautiful.

MD: I will be levelling everything off with the dipped beam.

I didnt take as many pictures as I would like but I will post a video shortly to explain it rather than typing it.

almost finished

Steve

Steve · 02-09-2012, 04:40 PM

More content added to the first few posts.

Steve

Steve · 02-10-2012, 05:26 AM

Video Added to post 3

comments are welcome guys, hopefully should have it completed by next week.

Steve

MonsterZX · 02-10-2012, 05:33 AM

Looks awesome Steve, very nicely done

ryan11ninja · 02-10-2012, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hzhong456

Stock projectors are not HID projectors. I'm sure you and others have noticed how if you put an HID kit in stock headlights, the light output near the bike isn't as smooth. It looks like a ring of light on the ground in front of the bike. This is because the stock projectors are made for halogen bulbs and directs the beam differently than a true HID projector would.

The OP is also using bi-xenon projectors which, I'm assuming, means that both projectors would be on for low beam and also high beam. Bi-xenon projectors have an internal solenoid that activates a mechanism when high beams are triggered. This causes the cutoff of the light to be raised which mimics high beams.

i found this out the hard way i have HIDs in my stock projectors. i heard someone say that before though so after this thread i think its time i order new projectors

Steve · 02-14-2012, 01:08 PM

More update to feast your eyes upon

Steve

Nathan156 · 02-14-2012, 02:18 PM

Looking good, I will be ordering my stuff to do a retro on my 06 next month. Cant waitto get started...

devildogae · 02-25-2012, 07:53 PM

So what ya think about using Bi-xenon Morimoto Mini Stage III Kit (H1) - Complete Retrofit Kits from The Retrofit Source. I know they are smaller than your projectors. Thanks for the pics and detail, been looking for info on somebody that has done this on a 2011 like mine. Drove at night yet with them?