HIDs? Anyone?

[avc8130]

I was digging through a drawer out in the garage and I found a pair of H7 DDM Tuning HIDs I had from a previous bike. I THINK they are the 55W setup and 5000k color.

Anyone have any EXPERIENCE with them installed on the Tenere? Any pics of ballast and igniter mounting?

ac

 

[~TABASCO~]

I've got'em. I have 35 W. MUCH better than stock!!!!

 

[macca]

Fitted an H7 Hid to mine (one only -wanted to compare) you need to drill an access hole into the headlamp for the HiD wires, I used the bulb access panel as its replaceable (in theory) I mounted the ballasts on the LHS on the inside of the cockpit but its a bit cramped (subject to ballast size) . Its relatively easy mod to do but make sure your hid lamps are full length ones as the short ones dont focus correctly in the projector lense leading to blackout spots in the light beam.

 

[avc8130]

Fitted an H7 Hid to mine (one only -wanted to compare) you need to drill an access hole into the headlamp for the HiD wires, I used the bulb access panel as its replaceable (in theory) I mounted the ballasts on the LHS on the inside of the cockpit but its a bit cramped (subject to ballast size) . Its relatively easy mod to do but make sure your hid lamps are full length ones as the short ones dont focus correctly in the projector lense leading to blackout spots in the light beam.

Drilling the hole is no problem. Pretty much par for the course. I was mostly curious if anyone had any pics of the ballast locations or wire routing tips. Any chance you snapped a few?
ac

 

[johnpitts01]

I was considering HID's. My reluctance for HID's is if I am traveling and one of them blows. At least with the stock H7's you can get a replacement bulb almos anywhere.

THEN

I installed the Baja Designs lights that Tabasco organized. Holy fookin hell. No HID's required, IMO.

 

[~TABASCO~]

I was considering HID's. My reluctance for HID's is if I am traveling and one of them blows. At least with the stock H7's you can get a replacement bulb almos anywhere.

THEN

I installed the Baja Designs lights that Tabasco organized. Holy fookin hell. No HID's required, IMO.

They are kinda bright! ::008::

 

[tomatocity]

I was considering HID's. My reluctance for HID's is if I am traveling and one of them blows. At least with the stock H7's you can get a replacement bulb almos anywhere.

THEN

I installed the Baja Designs lights that Tabasco organized. Holy fookin hell. No HID's required, IMO.

Do you have photos of teh installed Baja Designs lights? Are your light all the same or combination?

 

[hojo in sc]

I was considering HID's. My reluctance for HID's is if I am traveling and one of them blows. At least with the stock H7's you can get a replacement bulb almos anywhere.

THEN

I installed the Baja Designs lights that Tabasco organized. Holy fookin hell. No HID's required, IMO.

Even if the HID bulb blows, you can still walk into the auto store and get an H7 bulb and replace the HID bulb; you just unplug the HID wire harness, as it's the same connection used on the H7 bulb.

 

[avc8130]

So...pics anyone?

I pulled the left side panel and didn't see much space.

ac

 

[Sup-Ten]

No pics just yet but you don't put anything behind the side panels. It all fits in the area behind the headlights and plugs in to stock headlight connector. You have to self locate the ballasts depending on ballast size and preference. Leave the side panels on.




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[~TABASCO~]

My ballest are behind the dash. I have slim ballest. Works great. If you need help with the install just let me know.

 

[avc8130]

My ballest are behind the dash. I have slim ballest. Works great. If you need help with the install just let me know.

You mean under the plastic cover that can be seen through the windscreen?

ac

 

[~TABASCO~]

Yes. You cant see the ballest from the front of the bike.

 

[DinX]

Aren't the cables long enough to wire the ballast under the seat ?

 

[avc8130]

Aren't the cables long enough to wire the ballast under the seat ?

Not even close. Mine have ~18" of wire.

 

[Tremor38]

Not even close. Mine have ~18" of wire.

You gotta drop some more coin to get'em with the longer bulb-to-ballast cable. The link below shows a kit where you can select a cable length of up to 48". Kinda pricy though, but very good quality and with ultra-slim, long-life ballasts.

http://www.xtralights.com/xetronicdigitallightingsystem-h7typesingle.aspx

 

[avc8130]

You gotta drop some more coin to get'em with the longer bulb-to-ballast cable. The link below shows a kit where you can select a cable length of up to 48". Kinda pricy though, but very good quality and with ultra-slim, long-life ballasts.

http://www.xtralights.com/xetronicdigitallightingsystem-h7typesingle.aspx

Yah...mine were $50 shipped...for the pair...LOL

www.ddmtuning.com

I have had them in a few bikes at this point. So far, so good.

ac

 

[avc8130]

I took some time and pulled apart the panels and the front covers.

I THINK I could jam one ballast and igniter behind the cover under the windscreen behind the dash.

I'm not sure where I could jam a 2nd.

Does anyone have PICS of theirs?

ac

 

[Turk]

I would like to install one also but I am confused because I dont know anything about this...
There are 35w units and 55w units out there, some with hi/low options and some with ac and some with Dc balast, do we buy h1, h4 or h7 bulb? I want white color so do I get 5K , 8K, 10K, 15K 30K unit? so many questions I dont know which way to go :-[ ::002::

how about something like this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HID-XENON-35W-AC-DIGITAL-SLIM-H4-H6-9003-HIGH-LOW-FLEX-MOTORCYCLE-CONVERSION-KIT-/120894993199?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&var=&hash=item1c25e7332f&vxp=mtr#ht_7710wt_864

 

[~TABASCO~]

I would like to install one also but I am confused because I dont know anything about this...
There are 35w units and 55w units out there, some with hi/low options and some with ac and some with Dc balast, do we buy h1, h4 or h7 bulb? I want white color so do I get 5K , 8K, 10K, 15K 30K unit? so many questions I dont know which way to go :-[ ::002::

how about something like this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HID-XENON-35W-AC-DIGITAL-SLIM-H4-H6-9003-HIGH-LOW-FLEX-MOTORCYCLE-CONVERSION-KIT-/120894993199?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&var=&hash=item1c25e7332f&vxp=mtr#ht_7710wt_864

This is what I have.... http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-Slim-Ballast-35W-or-55W

35 W
H7
5000K

So far so good... I have used HELLA with Philips bulbs for more than 10 years on other bikes and customers bikes. This is the first "cheep" kit.. Still working... LOL