driving /spot lights - Printable Version

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driving /spot lights - surfabusa - 20-07-2009

just got myhid kit high and low installed by pete at petes pit stopand yes made a very big difference, however

i am planing a 1200km each way trip over 3 days with a large portion done at night.

The high beam is not much difference to the low beam hid

i want/need to fit a set of spot lights which will give me distance vision.

any reccomendations as to what brand/type as well as installation placement.

how much will the currrent generator/alternator hold in after market products regarding power drainage before an upgrade is needed

thanks to all who reply

..ps.. pete if get spare time before i head off will get you to fit it all up, otherwise i will attempted the job myself

RE: driving /spot lights - BLACKZOOK - 20-07-2009

Hella MicroHID kit runs to about $1,200.00 but can be sourced cheaper from the US. Look here http://www.amazon.com/Hella-Micro-Xenon-Driving-Capsules/dp/B000DILI32/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1248086084&sr=8-12

I have HID low and high beams and the Hell mico's.
There were fantastic on the trip around OZ last year, light everywhere and very low power drain.

I made up some brackets and mounted them behind the mirrors with a rubber pad between them and the bodywork.

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While you are there put in a power supply to charge phone/Ipod or to run your GPS

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RE: driving /spot lights - cheeky - 21-07-2009

how legal are they?. those ones stick out like dogs nuts.anything avail bit more inconspicious?

RE: driving /spot lights - BLACKZOOK - 21-07-2009

(21-07-2009, 06:36pm)cheeky Wrote: those ones stick out like dogs nuts.anything avail bit more inconspicious?

Are you kidding????

RE: driving /spot lights - cheeky - 21-07-2009

its ok big fella...

i love the colour of your bike and of course the make!!!!!(when i saw kenos and braddos i fell in love)

the power outlet a top idea !!!

the bike bags you have awesome.esp because they are attachable..saw a mate say to another oi can you take my bags with that system.

i just dont like your roo spotters..thats ok

just asking if there was a more descrete soloution?

people can say they do not like something...but if there is no alternative so be it!

RE: driving /spot lights - BLACKZOOK - 21-07-2009

(21-07-2009, 09:10pm)cheeky Wrote: its ok big fella...

i love the colour of your bike and of course the make!!!!!(when i saw kenos and braddos i fell in love)

the power outlet a top idea !!!

the bike bags you have awesome.esp because they are attachable..saw a mate say to another oi can you take my bags with that system.

i just dont like your roo spotters..thats ok

just asking if there was a more descrete soloution?
people can say they do not like something...but if there is no alternative so be it!

No offense taken, maybe the photos dont do them justice, they are magnesium with crystal lenses, they are the smallest, lightest, brightest best quality out there at the moment. Dont think you will find smaller with the same light output.

RE: driving /spot lights - cheeky - 21-07-2009

i know i was wrong to say they looked liked dogs balls without seeing them in person.

i was actually wondering if..... inbuilt lights ie..in the exsisting headlights was possible????

bruce you have a bloody nice bike.

i adore the aux outlet!!!

nicely done.

RE: driving /spot lights - GiddyUp - 22-07-2009

Looks the goods Surfa. I do alot of night driving too. Trouble is, there's usually cars approaching and the high beam has to be tuned off! Undecided

Sounds like you bike is in expert hands. Please give Pete my regards next time you see him. He was the last one to tune my bike... It's due again for a tweak, trouble is it's a long ride to QLD.

Pi_thumbsup

Cheers, Phil. "Riding not Talking"

RE: driving /spot lights - Missy_Moo - 22-07-2009

I think it looks great. Hmmm wish I could get around to doing that on mine.

RE: driving /spot lights - Heidi1 - 22-07-2009

Bruce didn't do it for the looks (although he does like to look pretty), he did it because DAMN it was practical on the trip when we got stuck between towns. He had the spotters and HIDs which gave him great long and side vision, I had HIDs which gave me a great sweep and Simmo had bugger all. Often we tucked Simmo in the middle when we were night riding, or sometimes just let him tail along behind, it wasn't as it he was seeing much anyway.

I thought it looked great, a practical solution to a problem we had.

RE: driving /spot lights - cheeky - 22-07-2009

i agree for the practicle side of things..
just saying its a pity there isnt an in built soloution for all bikes.

seems to be neglected area when designing or manufacturing a bike.

we need to be seen and see!.
we need to be safe..

just shits me bruce had to pay $1200 ontop of everything else for safety..

just have great imagery of poor simmo being hearded along..aweeee isnt he cute heheh

sowwie simmo

RE: driving /spot lights - simmo - 22-07-2009

Wtf

Quote:Often we tucked Simmo in the middle

No you did NOT Lol2

The lights on Bruces don't stand out like dogs balls in real life, they look cool & I have HIDs on mine not that high beam was real much good by the time they warmed up, it was probably better not to see half the roos anyway Pi_freak

RE: driving /spot lights - Vellaterra - 23-07-2009

Hi Bruce,

I like your set up.

I also do alot of night riding, being a shift worker and ride between Sydney and the Central Coast.
I had a set of 55watt mini lights on my old GSXR750 mounted low on the fairings and they worked wonders. Just didn't want to do the same to the Busa. But your set up is a great idea. I will be looking into it.

Regards,
Stephen

RE: driving /spot lights - cheeky - 26-07-2009

guys about your lights.

so the hids need warming up?

is that initiall start? or each time you turn off high beam to low beam?

i seriously need new bulbs in my headlights and shopping around with the choices

RE: driving /spot lights - surfabusa - 27-07-2009

(26-07-2009, 07:47pm)cheeky Wrote: guys about your lights.

so the hids need warming up?

is that initiall start? or each time you turn off high beam to low beam?

i seriously need new bulbs in my headlights and shopping around with the choices

hi cheeky

the hids i have take about 30 -40 sec to reach full potential so switching from high to low and back tohigh due traffic is not all that helpful and i have been told will reduce the life of globes and ballast. also a good idea to hold starter in before you turn key so light does not turn on until you pull clutch in and start, this stops light flashing on and off and on again during start up of bike.( hope this makes sense)

personally i cant believe this day and age that suzuki still makes a great bike with such crap lighting, to the point of being dangerous at night(will post pics soon of the difference)

however i did not find the high beam hid have long enough beam range, low beam gave me wider and a lot brighter spread but my bike still lacks long range vision at night

end of the day was the installation worth it.. you bet...i am sure cars can see me better during the day and i can see better at night!!

if you are in south to central qld pete from petes pit stop made the installation job look easy and a very neat job at fitting the ballasts