The great/rubbish light debacle...

[Wouter (Retrofitlab.com)]

So a few people are interested, do you guys think we could get to 5?! :-)

[dcurzon]

I've just spent a couple of hours fitting Wouter's loom, it's made it a much neater install.
Relay bolted to the horn mount on the left, with the trigger connected to the left light fitting.
I put the ballasts behind the battery section and ran the extension cables nicely under the tank.
12v feed for high beam taken from the rhs light fitting.

Job jobbed!  I've lost the 'flash to pass', unless the lights are switched on anyway (they usually are), but has made a nicer install and a better power source, and I now have dual high beam.

Will grab some video footage tonight when it gets dark.

Wouter - some feedback for you - make the ballast to bulb extensions 12" longer then the ballasts would comfortably fit in the luggage section under the seat. Also, the H1 bulb used by the fazer seems to have a h4 or h7 connector (not sure which) so I had to make a connection rather then plug n play.

[keratos]

has anyone taken this mod through an MoT. If so, can I have the number of the MoT centre so that I can get mine done there. A lot of cash (£180) if they fail an MoT - too much hassle to swap out just for an MoT and anyway, I wouldnt ride with anything not Road Legal.

[paulchucky]

i`ve found that sorting  the wiring so both lights work on main + dip together (both lights on)  seems to be fine using 90 / 130 bulbs


although i do find that having a cd player heater and arm rest much more comfortable at night and a hell of alot safer 

[dcurzon]

Mot'd just fine

[keratos]

Mot'd just fine

Great. Ok. So the number of the MoT 'fine' assesor is? Please..

[Doddsie]

You gonna post it you tube?

[keratos]

Yeah.... You tube it please...

[Doddsie]

I meant you!!

[midden]

I meant you!!

:rollin :rollin :rollin

[keratos]

Clearly a nonsense thread and a 'idiots guide' ... Literally. End of

[darrsi]

:groan

[midden]

I blame  the closure of nut houses and care in the community

[darrsi]

It's a "super full moon" tonight so some allowances should be made!  :crazy

[darrsi]

Clearly a nonsense thread and a 'idiots guide' ... Literally. End of

What exactly do you mean by that?

[richfzs]

C'mon darrsi, you know better than that - do not feed the troll :rollin

[dcurzon]

Clearly a nonsense thread and a 'idiots guide' ... Literally. End of

Not entirely sure what you trying to say here buddy...  Nonsense thread?  Hmmm... one of the biggest gripes i read about is the poor (actually, dangerous) stock headlights on the boxeye.  So does someone actually getting off his arse to do something about them make this nonsense?  I dont know.  I do know that the nights will be drawing in soon enough, and i'll be able to see where i'm going, without having to rely on tailgating a vehicle that has decent headlights

[richfzs]

C'mon dcurzon, you know better than that - do not feed the troll :rollin

[keratos]

I meant.... if it isn't a legal modification (in relation to roadworthiness) then the price tag is a hefty one that can be added to a fixed penalty and points endorsement on ones licence not to mention the potential to affect law abiding road users. Only an idiot would thus implement this mod or... Are we now recommending members ride illegally and potentially affect other road users by means of unroadworthy modifications.. This hasn't even considered insurance company views. And if this is trolling then you arguably  only serve to demonstrate to others Your disregard and maturity on what is a serious issue. I've been on the wrong end of boy racer HID car upgrades and spent a week in the local health authority hotel !. All I was asking us for the name and contact number of the MOT centre that deemed this roadworthy. It's not just about your safety but also the safety of other road users who may find themselves on the wrong side of these wonderful and exciting illuminations.
Of on the other hand VOSA/DVSA  accepted this through their test then all is well. But there is no evidence of this yet and to my mind I feel the danger side of this mod needed to be brought out although referring to individuals implementing this as idiots may on reflection been harsh without providing the rationale,  which I have now done and using my own experience of these ...'great mods'. Please be careful and considerate when modifying and always think safety!
By the way my lights with osram EU and CE approved bulbs are adequate. I have no problem.. nor do other road users . could be better though but we are taking a 14 yr old bike so the performance is upto 2014 standards albeit legal which is more than the emissions output was in 2003 :lol

I just got a sweet spot around all safety issues - I work in a safety engineering - organisation and naturally think of safety, and how our actions can impact on the safety of others - that's all.
Off soap box

[darrsi]

"Don't shoot the messenger!"