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s7paul:
I thought that the main issue with HIDs is that you only get the correct blend of power and beam pattern with OE installations, because the reflector shape is designed to work with HIDs.  Putting HIDs into a reflector designed for conventional bulbs means that you get the brightness, but the beam pattern will probably be wrong.  I just put an aftermarket 60/55 halogen unit in my standard headlamp shell, and it works very well.

deltarider:

--- Quote ---I thought that the main issue with HIDs is that you only get the correct blend of power and beam pattern with OE installations, because the reflector shape is designed to work with HIDs.  Putting HIDs into a reflector designed for conventional bulbs means that you get the brightness, but the beam pattern will probably be wrong.
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That's also my understanding.

Bryanj:
Dont know about bikes but i have been told that HID's in cars have to be automatic dip

Johnwebley:
read this,


  http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/conversions/conversions.html

totty:
I've seen positive reviews for the Truck Lite 27270C LED headlight, which could be an alternative, but they aren't cheap.
It sounds to me that there may be an underlying charging problem, inappropriate coils, duff battery, and/or a sedate definition of tearing along :-)

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