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How much life are you getting from HID headlight bulb?

Started by Firehawk068, June 30, 2012, 11:27:55 AM

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1tinindian

#15
October 24, 2012, 07:05:37 AM
Alan, did you ever get this kit installed?
I'd be interested in your thoughts.

Leon
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

nurse

#16
October 24, 2012, 01:59:51 PM
I would be quite interested to know too!

You guys in the US check the DDM website the HID units are on sale at $37.50.  Shipping is the killer for me almost $70!!  by the time i add that on i can source it in the uk and if it goes wrong i know i can take it back easily! 

Just to confirm the fj runs a H4 bulb right?  Haven't had to change it yet and I can see it mentioned in my Haynes Manuel.  Have searched on here and read people changing their bulbs can't cant see written confirmation.  Reason I ask is that UK HID conversion kits seem to list the H4 set up as a seperate kit because of the HI/LOW aspect and plug requirments
A life has been well lived, if you have planted trees under who's shade you do not expect to sit.

I'm told I'm cynical, pessimistic and generally miserable. I say that I'm realistic! The fact that reality sucks is not my fault!

FJmonkey

#17
October 24, 2012, 02:54:34 PM
The FJ uses an H4 bulb. I put the DDM kit on my bike, I need to check how many miles I have on since then. I know other members have had problems with their HID but I don't think any were the DDM. I have had two HID bulbs go out on my truck with in one year (also DDM, lifetime warranty). They replaced them for free. Not as easy if shipping is international, DDM has a ship address in SOCAL so a week round trip.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

baldy3853

#18
October 25, 2012, 04:18:36 AM
Hey I've had them in my FJR now for 2 years without any problems, even a fairly nasty crash last yr didn't stop them from working, the biggest problem is with the ballast unit which fires the bulb up, don't screw them to the bike, use a stubby cooler it helps with the vibration

nurse

#19
October 25, 2012, 11:37:40 AM
Quote from: baldy3853 on October 25, 2012, 04:18:36 AM
Hey I've had them in my FJR now for 2 years without any problems, even a fairly nasty crash last yr didn't stop them from working, the biggest problem is with the ballast unit which fires the bulb up, don't screw them to the bike, use a stubby cooler it helps with the vibration

Having been educated by Oz exports such as 'Neighbours' and 'Home & Away' I do actually know what a stubby cooler is! Only problem is that in the UK we don't really have stubbies let alone coolers for them!
A life has been well lived, if you have planted trees under who's shade you do not expect to sit.

I'm told I'm cynical, pessimistic and generally miserable. I say that I'm realistic! The fact that reality sucks is not my fault!

pdxfj

#20
October 25, 2012, 12:11:48 PM
I believe he's talking about the foam sleeve you can put your can of beer into to help keep it cold.

Cut one up, and use the foam as a cushion for the ballast so the vibes from the bike are less likely kill it.





1tinindian

#21
October 25, 2012, 12:39:13 PM
Glad you fellas got that out in the open, 'cause I was wondering what the "stubby cooler" was.

Good idea Baldy!

Leon
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

fj11.5

#22
October 25, 2012, 11:32:46 PM
or perhaps a stubbie cooler is a vent in your shorts  :rofl:
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

Firehawk068

#23
October 26, 2012, 12:00:15 AM
Quote from: 1tinindian on October 24, 2012, 07:05:37 AM
Alan, did you ever get this kit installed?
I'd be interested in your thoughts.

Leon
I have not as of yet installed the kit..............I am waiting on my stubbie cooler to arrive  :sarcastic:
I plan on working on the bike soon, as it is starting to get into winter weather season......Got some new snowfall last night, and more planned for tonight.
Alan H.
Denver, CO
'90 FJ1200

FJmonkey

#24
October 26, 2012, 06:53:47 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 24, 2012, 02:54:34 PM
The FJ uses an H4 bulb. I put the DDM kit on my bike, I need to check how many miles I have on since then. I know other members have had problems with their HID but I don't think any were the DDM. I have had two HID bulbs go out on my truck with in one year (also DDM, lifetime warranty). They replaced them for free. Not as easy if shipping is international, DDM has a ship address in SOCAL so a week round trip.
I have a wimpy 5500 miles on my DDM HID light on my FJ...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

nurse

#25
October 29, 2012, 07:48:14 AM
Does anyone know if this mod negates the need to do the relay mod, or do you still need to do this as well?
A life has been well lived, if you have planted trees under who's shade you do not expect to sit.

I'm told I'm cynical, pessimistic and generally miserable. I say that I'm realistic! The fact that reality sucks is not my fault!

Derek Young

#26
October 29, 2012, 08:20:58 AM
No need for the relay mod.  Kit has its own.  Has a wire that goes to the battery, uses existing headlight plug for switching from high to low beam.

Derek
1986 FJ1200 (R.I.P.)
1991 FJ1200
Nanaimo, British Columbia

nurse

#27
October 29, 2012, 08:27:18 AM
Quote from: Derek Young on October 29, 2012, 08:20:58 AM
No need for the relay mod.  Kit has its own.  Has a wire that goes to the battery, uses existing headlight plug for switching from high to low beam.

Derek

Result! that saves me an unrequired job!
A life has been well lived, if you have planted trees under who's shade you do not expect to sit.

I'm told I'm cynical, pessimistic and generally miserable. I say that I'm realistic! The fact that reality sucks is not my fault!

FJmonkey

#28
October 29, 2012, 08:59:49 AM
Quote from: nurse on October 29, 2012, 08:27:18 AM
Quote from: Derek Young on October 29, 2012, 08:20:58 AM
No need for the relay mod.  Kit has its own.  Has a wire that goes to the battery, uses existing headlight plug for switching from high to low beam.

Derek

Result! that saves me an unrequired job!
Another helpfull tid bit, keep a spare H4 bulb with you if you ride at night. If for any reason your HID fails, replace it with the H4 and move the connector back to the H4 and you have light again. No tools required. Unless you want to drop the horn to have better access.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

nurse

#29
October 29, 2012, 09:50:43 AM
Your more than just a pretty face monkey!
A life has been well lived, if you have planted trees under who's shade you do not expect to sit.

I'm told I'm cynical, pessimistic and generally miserable. I say that I'm realistic! The fact that reality sucks is not my fault!
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