coming from a couple of Hondas (blade & VFR) the ducati lights in general, and more specifically the ST lights are shite by comparison.
Moozaad, I accept what your saying but do not agree. I have fitted HID lights to a porsche 993 which also has projector style low beams. As long as the lights are set correctly there should be no dazzling problem. This is the key, being set correctly. If however someone stares straight into the headlight, well, more fool them.
I always make a point of setting my lights a little low on the bike as we generally use the ST to travel with luggage, two up, and this allows for bumps in the road. I rarely ride in the dark at other times. Mine are set correctly but just give out so little light.
By the way, a projector style light unit is less efficient than a standard reflector sized light, so to get the same amount of illuminated area you need to provide a greater light input to compensate for its losses (Have a look here for info ==>
http://www.autolamps-online.com/howw...lampcentre.htm ).
Personally I'd much rather have an effective headlight so I can see on-coming hazards.
Just having a scan of the autolamps site (company I've brought my previous car kits from). I noticed on their sister site that they infact sell a kit, and there are pictures of a set on a cutomers 996
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http://www.hid-online.com/hidonline/...motorcycle.htm I am about to place my order, so will let you guys know how I get on with it
YMFB, your later 04 style headlights are far better than the earlier design.
I'm sure the manual tells you how to adjust the lights.
[Edited on 14-7-2005 by John W]