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Headlight Question
Written by cykleman on 5/17/2010 at 02:19 pm

Concerning the higher wattages, the light brightness changes with the different
bulb heat range, the wattage differnetial is nominal. If one is using a real HID
bulb, the system uses less energy to produce more light than the halogens, last
up to 10 X s longer, but for a true HID bulb, you need to upgrade the system. I
know where one can get upgrade kits for automotive use, but still searhing for
motorcycle apps. They are available for four wheeled vehicles as plug and play
systems.

--- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "mikeyb_houtex" <houtex@...> wrote:
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> Oops, also forgot to mention, the higher wattage bulb will mean less other
items you can attach to a PC800 due to it's anemic stator. So there's that to
consider.
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> --- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "cykleman" <cykleman@> wrote:
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> > Okay, we're talking about light temperature, the heat is not a farenheight
equivalent. There is no temperature differentials in the heat the bulb gives
off. The other point is, if your PC is like mine, It's housing is glass, so
temperatures are of no concern. Your main problem is space. While HID uses less
electrical current, are definately brighter than halogens, last much longer, you
have to use an upgrade kit. The space is really limited on the PC. I use the
Sylvania Silver Star Halogens on my PC. I will not kid you, the difference is
visible.
> > Kenney
> >
> > --- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "Larry" <LND71@> wrote:
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> > > Does anyone use the PIAA Bulb? If so which one and is anyone converted to
the H.I.D Bulb?
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