headlight upgrade

[twigg]

Is there any advantage to these over the high intensity discharge unit, apart from flipping hi/low beam more smoothly ? Do they also use less electricity for more light ?

 

I'm really happy with my HI-D setup, but am not so sure of whether I'd have space on other bikes (XJ550, XTZ660).

 

Not as far as I can see.

 

I am looking at HID projector housings to convert my '86 VR.

 

They will be brighter than the halogens (any halogens), and consume a good deal less power.

 

That's not to say the Hellas aren't an improvement, just not so much of an improvement that well fitted HIDs would offer.

[dingy]

Is this the Hella 90's you are talking about?

 

Amazon.com: Hella 90mm Low Beam Headlight, H9 Bulb, Connectors, Adjusters, Each: Automotive

 

Looks like with your $60 mounting braket this set up could be done for under $200

 

 

That looks like them.

 

Picture attached of what I used.

 

Gary

[Snaggletooth]

And they come together to look like this.

 

And 2 bills is about right for the whole project.