Question about HID's - Suzuki Gixxer Forum

Grusome · 05-03-2008, 11:05 AM

I have read that the HID kits with lamp and ballast are illegal. I have also read posts that indicated that the legality was related to the state you are in. Does anyone know where to look up this information for each state?

Thanks.

aaronass · 05-03-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Grusome

I have read that the HID kits with lamp and ballast are illegal. I have also read posts that indicated that the legality was related to the state you are in. Does anyone know where to look up this information for each state?

Thanks.

try this
http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/laws.asp

Nate749 · 05-03-2008, 11:23 PM

HID's belong in cars not bikes. I think they are totally annoying when they bounce all around when that person is behind you. Just my honest opinion

andrew270681 · 05-03-2008, 11:29 PM

Anyone got any pics of them on a bike?

aaronass · 05-04-2008, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate749

HID's belong in cars not bikes. I think they are totally annoying when they bounce all around when that person is behind you. Just my honest opinion

if installed correctly u would never know the difference except for lighting.....hids r awsome

Grusome · 05-04-2008, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by aaronass

if installed correctly u would never know the difference except for lighting.....hids r awsome

That's where I'm not seeing (no pun intended) reliable information about HID's. What constitutes a "correct" installation.

At this point I'm not interested in installing them. However, if it turns out that I wind up riding at night frequently, I want to know what the options are and I'm really interested in doing things correctly.

AND, I respect honest opinions from both sides. I'm not going to agree with one side, but that doesn't mean it isn't a valid opinion.

Cheers!

aaronass · 05-04-2008, 06:12 AM

well shits were probably bouncing around because the bulb ( itself ) does not fit in the light socket correctly or they never placed the light socket in its place and twisted it so it locks......make sure u get a kit ( they fit both ) for bikes......brad from mr. cycles hooked me up with these kits.....the guys who installed them say they were awesome.....www.starrotors.com.......also alot of hid kits don't come with hi and low beam this kit does, took 2 days to get the kit....

R1Lover · 05-04-2008, 09:21 AM

The bouncing around is not because it's HID, it's because it's projection and has a clear image projection cut off area. The R1 comes stock with projection lighting and has the same issue. While they are not true HID, they are projection and have the same bouncing issue, but they are the best stock lights I have ever seen too.

Nate749 · 05-04-2008, 11:54 AM

I guess what I was trying to say is that when someone has them installed incorrectly they are very annoying!! All that bouncing around drives me nuts!! Maybe it is just me but I think HID's in cars are awesomelook really good. Hell even my gsxr has a projector but I just think it looks funny. But if you get the kit gat a picture up I would like to see it.

Jixxer Josh · 05-04-2008, 04:04 PM

Well I have HID's & love them. They light up the road like like CRAZY!! Also, people see me A LOT better during DAY & night.
I'll never go back to regular bulbs again.
I can't see how HID's could be illegal as they come from the factory in automobiles & are DOT approved. Strange...

Josh

Captain Squid · 05-05-2008, 07:33 AM

I miss my HID's

Captain Squid · 05-05-2008, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate749

HID's belong in cars not bikes. I think they are totally annoying when they bounce all around when that person is behind you. Just my honest opinion

Like others have said, sounds like a bad install to me

Plastic Cup Politics · 05-06-2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Squid

I miss my HID's

christ candies that looks bright!

andrew270681 · 05-06-2008, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Squid

I miss my HID's

That looks really good!!!

Captain Squid · 05-06-2008, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Plastic Cup Politics

christ candies that looks bright!

You have no idea!

They were the 6k and bright as hell! The signs at night were always a nice reflective glow. Maybe one day i'll get another set, with slim bal;lasts this time

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Originally Posted by andrew270681

That looks really good!!!

Thanks man

TBaGZ · 05-08-2008, 03:42 PM

maybe I wouldn't have gotten hit if my hid's were in my bike and not on the shelf... I got a set of ballasts that I never put in. Need to see if my buddy wants them. If not I will probably offer them up for sale.

Plastic Cup Politics · 05-09-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TBaGZ

maybe I wouldn't have gotten hit if my hid's were in my bike and not on the shelf... I got a set of ballasts that I never put in. Need to see if my buddy wants them. If not I will probably offer them up for sale.

possibly.... but these days it doesn't seem to matter what you do.... they will find a way to hit you.

05-03-2008, 11:05 AM	#1
Grusome Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Missouri Bike: '01 GSX-R600 Posts: 95 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Question about HID's I have read that the HID kits with lamp and ballast are illegal. I have also read posts that indicated that the legality was related to the state you are in. Does anyone know where to look up this information for each state? Thanks.

05-03-2008, 11:29 PM	#4
andrew270681 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sydney Bike: K8 1000 Posts: 431 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0 View My Albums	Anyone got any pics of them on a bike? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-04-2008, 06:12 AM	#7
aaronass Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philadelphia Bike: 2008 GSXR 1000 Posts: 322 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0 View My Albums	well shits were probably bouncing around because the bulb ( itself ) does not fit in the light socket correctly or they never placed the light socket in its place and twisted it so it locks......make sure u get a kit ( they fit both ) for bikes......brad from mr. cycles hooked me up with these kits.....the guys who installed them say they were awesome.....www.starrotors.com.......also alot of hid kits don't come with hi and low beam this kit does, took 2 days to get the kit.... __________________ Silence is Golden but, Duct Tape is Silver......... Last edited by aaronass; 05-04-2008 at 06:14 AM.

05-04-2008, 09:21 AM	#8
R1Lover Lovin Life Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Bike: 07 R1, 05 V-Rod, YZ450F Posts: 7,612 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 96 View My Albums	The bouncing around is not because it's HID, it's because it's projection and has a clear image projection cut off area. The R1 comes stock with projection lighting and has the same issue. While they are not true HID, they are projection and have the same bouncing issue, but they are the best stock lights I have ever seen too. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-04-2008, 04:04 PM	#10
Jixxer Josh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Bike: K7 1000 Black & Orange Posts: 1,017 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well I have HID's & love them. They light up the road like like CRAZY!! Also, people see me A LOT better during DAY & night. I'll never go back to regular bulbs again. I can't see how HID's could be illegal as they come from the factory in automobiles & are DOT approved. Strange... Josh __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 140 db Air Horn Install on my K7 1000.

05-03-2008, 11:23 PM	#3
Nate749 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento Bike: 05 750 Posts: 736 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0 View My Albums	HID's belong in cars not bikes. I think they are totally annoying when they bounce all around when that person is behind you. Just my honest opinion

05-04-2008, 11:54 AM	#9
Nate749 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento Bike: 05 750 Posts: 736 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0 View My Albums	I guess what I was trying to say is that when someone has them installed incorrectly they are very annoying!! All that bouncing around drives me nuts!! Maybe it is just me but I think HID's in cars are awesomelook really good. Hell even my gsxr has a projector but I just think it looks funny. But if you get the kit gat a picture up I would like to see it.

05-08-2008, 03:42 PM	#16
TBaGZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bonita Springs, FL Bike: crashed...must replace Posts: 182 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	maybe I wouldn't have gotten hit if my hid's were in my bike and not on the shelf... I got a set of ballasts that I never put in. Need to see if my buddy wants them. If not I will probably offer them up for sale.

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