It seems that the HID's have issues, premature failure.
Pathfinder 18 watt 2000 lumen L.E.D
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Mine is over 2years old on Red without any timer circuit to keep the bulb on while cranking :good:[url=https://www.classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=137797#p137797:8xkcxxgf said:
I did have a failure with the cheap kit fitted to the Rats Nest ($12) which didn't have a battery feed and just plugs into the original headlight wiring. I prefer the battery feed kits as they reduce the current going through the starter interrupt and headlight switches :yes:
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I think the hid's are somewhat of a gamble, especially when I see one kit for $150+ and another for $29 with similar specs.
I would still like to put an hid in but I'll research them much more closely and I wouldn't buy a high priced one without a 3 year warranty minimum.
I would still like to put an hid in but I'll research them much more closely and I wouldn't buy a high priced one without a 3 year warranty minimum.
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This is the one that I like atm
https://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1349068057
Even though it is 6000k where my preference is for 4800k
https://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1349068057
Even though it is 6000k where my preference is for 4800k
Does this kit require any mods to to the faring to install?[url=https://www.classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=137839#p137839:141a27d8 said:
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You need to have room for the black ballast in the fairing and a good battery supply lead. On the Rats Nest I have just tapped into my accessory ignition feed that is already in the Vetter fairing. I intend to include a good battery feed (when I next remove the fairing) into the original Vetter plug as their are some spare wires/ circuits. :yes:
