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[Puzzled]

Thanks, got it coming my way.

How do you like the Euro conversion?

I'm just pulling the part number from the thread so I can order one.  Along with ..........

[Puzzled]

was gonna try the euro conversion mod, instead i bought two hid kits.

anybody try these??......http://motorcyclemetal.com/gpage7.html

should be in any day now.
TN

How do you like the HID's in the Road Glide with the standard reflector?

[Puzzled]

What Lumes HID's did you go with?

[Twolanerider]

How do you like the Euro conversion?

I'm just pulling the part number from the thread so I can order one.  Along with ..........

I used that reflector a couple months ago Puz.  Can't give a fair before and after comparison to the stock reflector as I was replacing because the stock reflector was peeling badly.  Can offer a seat of the pants comparison to the HID in the SEEG though.

The Road Glide with the Euro reflector and a couple of decent Silverstar bulbs does not do as well as the SEEG with the HIDs.  However.....

It does do much better then the SEEG did when it just had halogens.  The Road Glide with this relector does well enough, however, that's it's ok to ride at night.  That was never the case with the SEEG.  It was scary bad.  You outran the light on curves and used other car's headlights on the interstate.

The Road Glide with this reflector doesn't cause constant pucker.  In fact you don't really give it much thought.  That must mean it's ok.

[Puzzled]

Thank you. 

I'm looking forward to trying it. From there HID's are in order.

[Twolanerider]

Thank you. 

I'm looking forward to trying it. From there HID's are in order.

For curiosity's sake and comparison how about changing the reflector by itself first?  Then add the halogens?  Would be interested the comparisons of one reflector to another then the new reflector against the HIDs.

[Puzzled]

I changed out the stock headlight reflector in favor of the Euro reflector a couple of weeks ago. I installed a set of Sylvania Osram 80/120 bulbs at the same time. I was previously running PIAA 100/110 bulbs. The Euro reflector changed the pattern of the light for the better. The Osram bulbs with the larger split between hi and low is nice however the low beam is terrible in comparison to the PIAA's. The PIAA's have a great low beam but not much of a light difference from low to hi other than a pattern change. I ordered another set of new PIAA's which are 125/135. When I went to pick them up from the local auto parts store Dan the manager asked why I didn't go with HID's. I said cost, and as quick as I said that he pulled up a web site with HID's (www.xenonlink.com). We looked up my application and I ordered them. I purchased a hi/low beam setup for both lights for $170.00 shipped to my door. I went with the 6000K for the white look. The lights arrived at my door in about three days. The kit is pretty straight forward. It is all plug and play with the exception of a single hot and a few grounds. I joined all of the grounds together and routed them with the hot wire alongside the plug that plugs into the factory headlight harness. I used the two wires that are in my factory harness for the Euro bikes that use the little daytime ? running light. So I didn't have to cut or run any wires. I used double sided tape to attach the igniter's to the fairing. I installed them right above the headlight housing in the pocket, it was as if they were intended to go there. There is a third box which is what moves the shutter in and out on the bulbs to create the hi/low beam pattern. I wire tied that to the two igniter's.

A quick trip around the block had me wondering why I hadn't looked into this sooner. The speed limit signs glowed to the point where it looks like someone is shining a light at me. The distance that the lights shine is farther than I can see clearly and for that matter farther than I should be looking while riding. The low beams are fantastic as they illuminate a very wide pattern but not so far out that I'd be blinding other bikes following them. I believe some of this is due to the Euro reflector.

As for the light color. I went with the 6000K which is called pure white. It is so white that it appears to have a slight blue tint to it, sort of like ice. While this does not bother me I'd be curious what the 5000k or 5500k looks like.

For me this one of those mods I'll do immediately when I purchase a new bike. The beater bike is next as a candle is brighter than that headlight!

[Twolanerider]

Just wanting to make sure I understand.  $180 for a two light kit?  Or per light?  Got a link to the vendor or a manufacturer name?

[Puzzled]

http://www.xenonlink.com/product_info.php?products_id=89

H4/9003 6000K Bi-xenon HID-Xenon Auto Kit

The H4/9003 Bi-Xenon bulbs in the bi-xenon kit stay fixed and there is a shield that covers and uncovers the capsule of the xenon bulb as you switch from low to high beam, thus changing the beam pattern. The high beam gives an upward projection and the low beam gives a forward projection. You will maintain the same beam pattern with dramatic increase in intensity and distance.

Items in the kit :
* 2 x HID Bulbs
* 2 x Ballasts with Secure Mounting Brackets
* 2 x Wire harness
* 4 x Zip ties
* All necessary wires and install accessories
* Installation diagram(English)

Note: The Kit does not include igniters because they are integrated into the ballasts. Some lower quality kits come with separate igniters, but come with more complications as a result.

Correct two bulbs, two ballasts, free shipping.

[Twolanerider]

http://www.xenonlink.com/product_info.php?products_id=89

Correct two bulbs, two ballasts, free shipping.

I'd been pleased enough with the European spec reflector that had decided against the HID lights along with it.  But this is about half the cost.  Damn you you evil man.

[Fired00d]

I'd been pleased enough with the European spec reflector that had decided against the HID lights along with it.  But this is about half the cost.  Damn you you evil man.

Ah go ahead and do it. You can make changes to your stock SERG for safety, appearance, and mechanical performance stability purposes and it still remain stock.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Twolanerider]

Ah go ahead and do it. You can make changes to your stock SERG for safety, appearance, and mechanical performance stability purposes and it still remain stock.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Was just looking at that company's website more.  Assuming product not prone to failure the kit costs are nice.  Kits for bikes with the dual bulb reflector for $120.  881 kits for spotlights (assuming the bulbs are short enough to work--that's been a problem with others) for the same price.  The complete H4 type dual kit for less than $200.  You can go to a local parts store and pay 30-40% of that for a couple of good H4 Silverstars.  The HID will still blow their doors off. 

Especially for the H9/H11 reflectors that can use a dual H9 kit a cost of $119.99 should actually be a no brainer.  Given how poor the projection is from those stock this is significantly increased night safety and comfort for the cost of a dealership oil change.