6000K HID Install - Suzuki Gixxer Forum

db79 · 08-03-2009, 07:54 PM

Installed a set of 6000k's a while back and though I'd share the results. I'm not one for snapping pics unless there are

involved but I took a couple anyways.

The ballast were slim and everything looked well constructed. The bulbs were adequately protected for shipping.

Didn't take any pics of the install since it basically mirrors the instructions except for the placement of the ballasts. Ended up mounting them under the intake tubes in the front portion of the upper fairing. The install was pretty straight forward and was done without removing any bodywork. I did remove the steering damper though to provide more room to work on the Hi beam.

The kit was plug & play and went together easily. The only exception noted was that the Hi bulb accepts a receptacle plug with 3 catches. But, the plug coming off the ballast had 4 catches. 5 seconds with a file took care of the pesky extra plastic catch.

Before: Lowbeam with a Silverstar bulb

After: Low with 6000k

The camera distorted the coloring a bit. I have since adjusted the beam slightly to the left and down a little.

The distance at which highway signs, lic. plates and cop car decals light up at night is pretty amazing. Overall, the biggest benefit is the additional safety due to the increased visibility the bike has become to other vehicles. Its hard to miss those lights in either daytime or nightime.

smoke1991 · 08-03-2009, 08:32 PM

Is there an adjustment for my k7 750 for left to right? I think I can only do up and down

R1Lover · 08-03-2009, 10:17 PM

Sweet, big improvement it looks like

I had some issues with my son so I have been delayed in putting mine on yet... hopefully this weekend.

db79 · 08-04-2009, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoke1991

Is there an adjustment for my k7 750 for left to right? I think I can only do up and down

assuming yours is set up like mine the adjuster on the left hand side is for horizontal and right side is vertical

Captain Squid · 08-04-2009, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by db79

assuming yours is set up like mine the adjuster on the left hand side is for horizontal and right side is vertical

Yep, that's how they all are

diddy2003 · 08-04-2009, 07:16 AM

Wow, they look like a BIG improvement. So do you like them now? You didn't seem all that sure before.

db79 · 08-04-2009, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diddy2003

Wow, they look like a BIG improvement. So do you like them now? You didn't seem all that sure before.

I cleaned my visor which helped out a lot

If your bike was ever rideable you would see them.

diddy2003 · 08-04-2009, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by db79

I cleaned my visor which helped out a lot

If your bike was ever rideable you would see them.

I don't even want to think about my bike. I am getting sick just from the thought of what this is going to cost in labor alone. I am going on the second DAY of labor charges. 45 bucks every half hour. I think I am going to be sick.

Rider85 · 08-04-2009, 09:13 AM

Damn, the difference between the two lights is crazy! You're whole garage is lit up now!! When I decide on what bike to get I definately have to check these lights out.

Would you recommend this lighting system? From your post it seems that is it pretty self explanatory to install.

Cheers

db79 · 08-04-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rider85

Damn, the difference between the two lights is crazy! You're whole garage is lit up now!! When I decide on what bike to get I definately have to check these lights out.

Would you recommend this lighting system? From your post it seems that is it pretty self explanatory to install.

Cheers

IMHO the Hi beam does not add any lighting enhancement over the low beam. So, from a performance aspect there isn't much to gain with changing the Hi beam unless you want the color temps to match. Which, if you wanted to spare installing the extra wires & ballast a PIAA Hi beam bulb would suffice.

The installation is really easy with just the basic mechanical skills. Basically, its just changing bulbs and routing and hiding wires.

1OFF's product appears to be quality built and has been problem free for the last 2 weeks. They also provide a limited warranty which a lot of HID vendors may not. Actually, what surprised me the most about 1OFF was their customer service follow-up. The day my kit was delivered I received an email from Jose confirming my delivery and providing GSXR installation instructions. About a week later received another email from a sales manager inquiring whether I was satisfied with the product.

Jamesearl15 · 08-04-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by db79

IMHO the Hi beam does not add any lighting enhancement over the low beam. So, from a performance aspect there isn't much to gain with changing the Hi beam unless you want the color temps to match. Which, if you wanted to spare installing the extra wires & ballast a PIAA Hi beam bulb would suffice.

The installation is really easy with just the basic mechanical skills. Basically, its just changing bulbs and routing and hiding wires.

1OFF's product appears to be quality built and has been problem free for the last 2 weeks. They also provide a limited warranty which a lot of HID vendors may not. Actually, what surprised me the most about 1OFF was their customer service follow-up. The day my kit was delivered I received an email from Jose confirming my delivery and providing GSXR installation instructions. About a week later received another email from a sales manager inquiring whether I was satisfied with the product.

That is one thing I can say about them customer service is on point...I havent installed mine yet but they pointed me to the right directions and all....I would recommend it just off of that

R1Lover · 08-04-2009, 06:47 PM

Top quality stuff imo... my are set to be installed in the next day or so... i will take soem pics like you did with a before and after.

db79 · 08-04-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1Lover

Top quality stuff imo... my are set to be installed in the next day or so... i will take soem pics like you did with a before and after.

I've been looking at retrofitting some HID profectors from a Acura TSX in to take full advantage of the HIDs. Maybe a winter project?

R1Lover · 08-04-2009, 10:17 PM

Ya that might be sweet.... lucky for me I already have the projectors so I will report back on how much improvement it makes for me.

db79 · 08-10-2009, 09:50 AM

Random daytime pic..Courtesy of Pat

Plastic Cup Politics · 08-10-2009, 10:32 AM

Honda jacket? wtf?!?!?1

1offmotorsports · 08-10-2009, 11:40 AM

That is an awesome pic of the lights DB! mind if l use it in our site?? great to hear you are loving them

Jose
1 OFF Team

db79 · 08-10-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1offmotorsports

That is an awesome pic of the lights DB! mind if l use it in our site?? great to hear you are loving them

Jose
1 OFF Team

If you don't mind the honda jacket

go ahead

Jamesearl15 · 08-12-2009, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by db79

Random daytime pic..Courtesy of Pat

Were you high beams on or just your low beams?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plastic Cup Politics

Honda jacket? wtf?!?!?1

db79 · 08-12-2009, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesEarl15

Were you high beams on or just your low beams?

both were on

08-03-2009, 07:54 PM	#1
db79 Vag Inspector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wilton, CT Bike: 250R, 1000 Posts: 10,907 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0 View My Albums	6000K HID Install Installed a set of 6000k's a while back and though I'd share the results. I'm not one for snapping pics unless there are involved but I took a couple anyways. The ballast were slim and everything looked well constructed. The bulbs were adequately protected for shipping. Didn't take any pics of the install since it basically mirrors the instructions except for the placement of the ballasts. Ended up mounting them under the intake tubes in the front portion of the upper fairing. The install was pretty straight forward and was done without removing any bodywork. I did remove the steering damper though to provide more room to work on the Hi beam. The kit was plug & play and went together easily. The only exception noted was that the Hi bulb accepts a receptacle plug with 3 catches. But, the plug coming off the ballast had 4 catches. 5 seconds with a file took care of the pesky extra plastic catch. Before: Lowbeam with a Silverstar bulb After: Low with 6000k The camera distorted the coloring a bit. I have since adjusted the beam slightly to the left and down a little. The distance at which highway signs, lic. plates and cop car decals light up at night is pretty amazing. Overall, the biggest benefit is the additional safety due to the increased visibility the bike has become to other vehicles. Its hard to miss those lights in either daytime or nightime. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. I fooled Plastic Cup Politics into a reach around

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R1Lover Lovin Life Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Bike: 07 R1, 05 V-Rod, YZ450F Posts: 7,509 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 96 View My Albums	Top quality stuff imo... my are set to be installed in the next day or so... i will take soem pics like you did with a before and after. __________________ 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.

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R1Lover Lovin Life Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Bike: 07 R1, 05 V-Rod, YZ450F Posts: 7,509 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 96 View My Albums	Ya that might be sweet.... lucky for me I already have the projectors so I will report back on how much improvement it makes for me. __________________ 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.

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smoke1991 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Suffolk County, NY Bike: 07 GSXR 750 Posts: 456 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Is there an adjustment for my k7 750 for left to right? I think I can only do up and down

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Rider85 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Bike: Insert Bike Here Posts: 2 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Damn, the difference between the two lights is crazy! You're whole garage is lit up now!! When I decide on what bike to get I definately have to check these lights out. Would you recommend this lighting system? From your post it seems that is it pretty self explanatory to install. Cheers

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