February 7th, 2009, 11:08 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Faiyaz
Location: Davis, Ca
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 70
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HID headlight issue
Hi guys, I just installed some HID lights and they are fantastic. I can see everything. I even had someone sit in a car and i checked for glare and no issues at long range.
Here is the issue tho. Standing a couple feet in front and to either side of the bike, there is a huge amount of light that is reflected out and up from the bike. My parents have a detached garage and a very dark driveway leading to it. When I am in the driveway with the lights on, the entire side of the house is illuminated a few feet in front of the bike. So a driver coming towards me will no be blinded until they pass by me. At a distance >5 ft, the beam pattern is fine. Dunno how to go about fixing it tho. Thinking maybe some headlight tint to minimize those areas, perhaps recessing the bulb back a bit with some washers. All else fails, maybe some high temp paint....(god, that might look really bad).
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2008 Ninja 250 - Yoshi Exhaust, Brake Light Modulator, HID Kit To Come: Sliders, Fender Elim, Flush Mounts, Hugger (much later...no $ ) |
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February 8th, 2009, 12:01 AM | #2 |
Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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Can you take a picture of the light pattern splatter? Is the bulb seated firmly in the headlight base?
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February 8th, 2009, 12:29 AM | #3 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Faiyaz
Location: Davis, Ca
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 70
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I'll try to take a pic in the morn and check the seating. i was curious to see if anyone else had this issue.
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2008 Ninja 250 - Yoshi Exhaust, Brake Light Modulator, HID Kit To Come: Sliders, Fender Elim, Flush Mounts, Hugger (much later...no $ ) |
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February 8th, 2009, 12:47 AM | #4 |
Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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I don't.
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February 8th, 2009, 03:08 AM | #5 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Levi
Location: St. George, Utah
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R, CR125R Posts: 191
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I don't have that issue....but I have another one.
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