17-08-12, 10:18 PM
That's right ... its a single HID on a rocker.
They all do it that way (or move the lens) because a HID is basically an 'arc light' in a controlled atmosphere and its 'startup time' (time to full brightness) is about 5 seconds.
So to achieve a rapid transfer from dip to full beam you have to move either the bulb or the lens.
Google "Bi-xenon" for more information.
When mine arrived I didn't believe it, so I took it apart and found ........A solenoid!! :eek
Then I looked closely and discovered there was only 1 capsule. Then it all became obvious.
Now I have 2X Chinese HIDS on my Mk1 Fazer and its Bloody marvellous. It adds a whole new dimension to night riding.
Previously I have seen rows of reflective bollards as faint yellow things.
Now I see them and think ..."Which fool put a row of bright white lights THERE?! ... Ah!
Basically, I can now see where the edge of the road is.
Before, I was feeling in the dark at any speed over 60 despite having modified it to have 2X Halogen main beams.
They all do it that way (or move the lens) because a HID is basically an 'arc light' in a controlled atmosphere and its 'startup time' (time to full brightness) is about 5 seconds.
So to achieve a rapid transfer from dip to full beam you have to move either the bulb or the lens.
Google "Bi-xenon" for more information.
When mine arrived I didn't believe it, so I took it apart and found ........A solenoid!! :eek
Then I looked closely and discovered there was only 1 capsule. Then it all became obvious.
Now I have 2X Chinese HIDS on my Mk1 Fazer and its Bloody marvellous. It adds a whole new dimension to night riding.
Previously I have seen rows of reflective bollards as faint yellow things.
Now I see them and think ..."Which fool put a row of bright white lights THERE?! ... Ah!
Basically, I can now see where the edge of the road is.
Before, I was feeling in the dark at any speed over 60 despite having modified it to have 2X Halogen main beams.