HEADLIGHT

[Derek Young]

And the OP did mention that he was concerned about legality of an HID mod.      

Not trying to rain on the HID parade.

Piss off!!! 

But to answer the question as the man points out, it seems to pass the UK MOT. Any one in Canuk land with HID passing the annual check???

Quick!  Somebody spank that cheeky little monkey!

We don't have annual inspections in British Columbia for passenger vehicles.  Not sure if commercial vehicles require it.

That being said, I don't believe HIDs are legal unless they came stock on your vehicle.  I have heard of many motorcyclists being pulled over and given vehicle inspection tickets for such terrible infractions as a noisy exhaust or no rear fender.  I believe HIDs could land you in this area.  Can be costly as you must pay for the inspection and fix anything that doesn't comply.

Choosing an HID in the 4300 to 5000k range would make it hard to tell the colour from a halogen.  Would be easier to pass an inspection I would think.

Derek

[nurse]

I used this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FJ1100-FJ1200-Xenon-HID-Headlamp-Conversion-NEW-/170572956337?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item27b6f0c2b1

Did you stay with the 6000k bulb?

And was there a noticeable difference in how much brighter the light was at night?

Fred

I used whatever came in the box! A 6000k probably is blue, but to be fair I wasn't really fussed it matched the colours of the LEDs I run quite well, might try a 5000k next time? Not sure on life span.

In answer to do I notice a difference, compared to the original set up, it's like comparing night and day!

My only worry is that when it comes to bulb replacement time because these kits are under the counter type affairs how easy will it be to find a replacement that hooks up to the loom that came with the kit, as some do look different to others!

[baldy3853]

I've done this on my FJR and while I don't live in Victoria I have ridden there and haven't had a problem whilst I've been there.
Is maybe one of the easiest and best mods I've done they are fantastic.
Baldy

[Arnie]

With most/many of the HID kits, you still retain the stock H4 connector.  It'd take about 30sec (if you have small hands and don't need to see where you're working) to change back to a stock QH globe.  Don't install it till you've got your RWC in hand.

Arnie

Yeah, i can't say I know anyone here with HID inserts on a bike. In cars, yes, (NEW) my wifes cars got them  but the law are strict on that here. HIDs in driving lights Ive heard of and I don't know if they are even legal but people still do it .New cars have them but they are ADR(Australian Design Rule ) compliant.  Jeff