Just Installed Hid Kit on My 916... - Page 2

Rushjob · 22-Jan-2006, 13:58

No - standard bulbs draw 55 watts and HID's draw only 35

Stealth · 22-Jan-2006, 14:07

Phew... ! The painted nosecone puts sanity back in the world

Stealth · 22-Jan-2006, 14:16

Back on topic....

Was the H3 kit in your link the kit that you ordered and did it contain bulbs/wiring etc., for both lights (dip and beam?).

frazelli · 22-Jan-2006, 20:11

Hang on; you really should have painted the rest of the bike yellow, it's a known fact yellow is faster!

duck916 · 23-Jan-2006, 02:06

the kit H3 low beam only; come complete w/ all the necessary hardware to install. although one need to cut the stock low beam rubber cover and find a place to locate the ballaster..

here some pics of it...

some misc pic..

ejwu · 24-Jan-2006, 18:49

Quote:

Originally posted by duck916
the kit H3 low beam only; come complete w/ all the necessary hardware to install. although one need to cut the stock low beam rubber cover and find a place to locate the ballaster..

here some pics of it...

Is it still waterproof after you cut the rubber cover?

[Edited on 24-1-2006 by ejwu]

Shazaam! · 24-Jan-2006, 20:06

To obtain the best light pattern the HID bulb should be placed in the high beam side, not the low beam side.

http://ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/vi...=7884#pid64409

duck916 · 25-Jan-2006, 06:56

Quote:

Originally posted by Shazaam!
To obtain the best light pattern the HID bulb should be placed in the high beam side, not the low beam side.

http://ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/vi...=7884#pid64409

i think that is untrue what the article states; because ducati low beam come with retrofited headlight housing (like bmw) that regulate the pattern of the light beam output using the tube-ball (not sure how to call it).. versus the high beam side.
when add in the hid bulb will create a lot of incorrect light projecting..

thats my thinking..
so anyone have other thoughts welcome to teach me..

Mad Dog Bianchi · 26-Jan-2006, 05:44

Looks like California to me. Thought it was always sunny there, no need for headlights

duck916 · 27-Jan-2006, 02:49

yup its california... gotta luv the weather.. i can ride all season

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22-Jan-2006, 13:58	#11
Rushjob Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,802 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lincs Mood: :-) No - standard bulbs draw 55 watts and HID's draw only 35 Reply

22-Jan-2006, 14:07	#12
Stealth Registered Forum User GTL Bikes: 998R, Panigale S Posts: 443 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Yorkshire Phew... ! The painted nosecone puts sanity back in the world Reply

22-Jan-2006, 14:16	#13
Stealth Registered Forum User GTL Bikes: 998R, Panigale S Posts: 443 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Yorkshire Back on topic.... Was the H3 kit in your link the kit that you ordered and did it contain bulbs/wiring etc., for both lights (dip and beam?). Reply

22-Jan-2006, 20:11	#14
frazelli Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 108 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chichester west sussex Mood: whatever! Hang on; you really should have painted the rest of the bike yellow, it's a known fact yellow is faster! Reply

23-Jan-2006, 02:06	#15
duck916 Registered Forum User Posts: 18 Join Date: Jan 2006 the kit H3 low beam only; come complete w/ all the necessary hardware to install. although one need to cut the stock low beam rubber cover and find a place to locate the ballaster.. here some pics of it... some misc pic.. Reply

24-Jan-2006, 20:06	#17
Shazaam! DSC Club Member Big Twin Posts: 1,167 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Diego, CA To obtain the best light pattern the HID bulb should be placed in the high beam side, not the low beam side. http://ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/vi...=7884#pid64409 Reply

26-Jan-2006, 05:44	#19
Mad Dog Bianchi Registered Forum User 500SD Bikes: ST4S Posts: 649 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Noda, Japan Looks like California to me. Thought it was always sunny there, no need for headlights Reply

27-Jan-2006, 02:49	#20
duck916 Registered Forum User Posts: 18 Join Date: Jan 2006 yup its california... gotta luv the weather.. i can ride all season Reply