HID help...

[GingahNinjah]

So i have an HID kit now on the 07 ZX6R but the guy who installed it didnt use relays and now it is acting up. So i am looking for a new kit and will install it myself this time anyone have recommendations for a slim ballast HID kit in the $75-150 range?

[SRTie4k]

DDM Tuning maybe? That's where I got the HID for my headlight.

[SwiftTone]

I've heard good things about DDM

edit: ^^^^JINX!!

[Dip Dungles]

I have had a set of DDM's for 2 years now and never had a problem.

[GingahNinjah]

Guessing motorcyclesuperstore and the like would carry DDM?

[Dip Dungles]

Go straight to http://www.ddmtuning.com/Product-Cat...hting/HID-Kits

Get your kit form them directly. Decent customer service/warranty as well.

[scubasteveRR]

DDM carries DDM. they have their own website. I don't have them but I hear they're the bee's knees.

http://www.ddmtuning.com/

[OreoGaborio]

I put a DDM kit on my Tuono a few years back. Love it.

Wish I had a switch or relay so that it only turns on once the motor fires up (either automatically or manually), but I haven't had the time to wire something in yet.

[SwiftTone]

Just throwing it out there: I'm looking for a set of HIDs also and shipping is rediculous. Let me know if you want to order together and split shipping or something. Thanks

[Dip Dungles]

I have a set of H7's sitting in my toolbox if anyone is interested. Can't remember off the top of my head whether they are 6k or 5k.

[SwiftTone]

I have a set of H7's sitting in my toolbox if anyone is interested. Can't remember off the top of my head whether they are 6k or 5k.

O yes please. Details? Since we were talking about DDM, are these DDMs?

[Dip Dungles]

Yes they are. They produce white with a little blue hue on the edge of the beam pattern. PM me for further details.

[SRTie4k]

FWIW my DDM's are 6k and a little too blue for me. If I were to do it again, I'd go with a 5k.

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5k DDMs are the way to go.

[SwiftTone]

Are you guys using HIDs for both Hi and Low beam? If so, does the warm up time when you switch to high beam bother you?

[scubasteveRR]

I put a DDM kit on my Tuono a few years back. Love it.

Wish I had a switch or relay so that it only turns on once the motor fires up (either automatically or manually), but I haven't had the time to wire something in yet.

this guy tripage from the 600rr forum makes a HID delay for starting the bike...

http://tripageled.com/store/index.ph...tegory&path=37

[OreoGaborio]

Wirelessly posted (iPhone 4s)

5k DDMs are the way to go.

Depends on how many watts. 55w is whiter than 35w at the same temp.

[SRTie4k]

I have read that some motorcycle wiring harnesses might not be able to handle the current a 55W HID draws.

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Depends on how many watts. 55w is whiter than 35w at the same temp.

true. i have a 35w kit.

[OreoGaborio]

55w 5000k here. Just a hint of blue.

[Kenn157]

Would there be any issues with heat from the 55's? Thinking for the Speed Triple

[cyrusOO]

I've been thinking about doing this. Are you guys using projector housings or the halogen?

[SRTie4k]

I used a projector housing donor headlight from a GSXR 600, but my bike is a franken naked bike. Installing HID's in halogen housings is disrespectful of oncoming traffic if not downright dangerous. The last thing you want to do is blind oncoming traffic.

I would not recommend it.

[cyrusOO]

I would use a projector housing if I go that route. I've been blinded myself.

[SprintPoser]

I used a projector housing donor headlight from a GSXR 600, but my bike is a franken naked bike. Installing HID's in halogen housings is disrespectful of oncoming traffic if not downright dangerous. The last thing you want to do is blind oncoming traffic.

I would not recommend it.

Thank you, from an older fella with diminishing night vision capabilities.