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04-08-2009, 01:49pm
Hi Nemisis,
My opinion and experience;
I had HID on my K7 for 8 months or more prior to selling it and I did not notice any "burning" of the lens. In that time I used the bike everyday (probably did at least 30,000km) so the lights were on for long periods of time (say 30,000km at ave speed of 60km = 500 hrs) with no discolouration.
Why would they burn the lens? They are brighter but generate less heat than a filament bulb (I think). I have heard that the plastic lens have some UV protective coating but again dont know why this would be affected.
If it does affect the lens it would do so over a long period of time - probably longer than you would keep the bike. If you noticed discolouration you can always change back to normal.
I am currently installing HID on my K8 and have no concerns about damaging the lens.
Steventh
My opinion and experience;
I had HID on my K7 for 8 months or more prior to selling it and I did not notice any "burning" of the lens. In that time I used the bike everyday (probably did at least 30,000km) so the lights were on for long periods of time (say 30,000km at ave speed of 60km = 500 hrs) with no discolouration.
Why would they burn the lens? They are brighter but generate less heat than a filament bulb (I think). I have heard that the plastic lens have some UV protective coating but again dont know why this would be affected.
If it does affect the lens it would do so over a long period of time - probably longer than you would keep the bike. If you noticed discolouration you can always change back to normal.
I am currently installing HID on my K8 and have no concerns about damaging the lens.
Steventh