27-11-12, 01:36 PM
I fitted a cheap and nasty pair of HIDs designed for a car (so loads of excess cable etc.) that cost a grand total of £25 on Fleabay, to my '04 gen1 (no light switch). The hardest part was finding somewhere to fit the bits. No cutting or splicing was involved, just cable ties, and the whole thing could be removed from the bike in 20 minutes or less if you need to. I still carry a spare H4 bulb under the seat so even if it all blows up, I can just plug in the old bulb and carry on.
Is it worth it? In my opinion, yes. It is probably the single best safety feature after my helmet that I have ever had. I am now visible to people who are not looking for bikes as well as those that are. On the rare occaision that I have to flash someone, they know they have been flashed! It has made my regular commute (15 miles main and rural each way) easier and more relaxing in two different ways. I can see further and better, and other road users react to my presence sooner.
Is it worth it? In my opinion, yes. It is probably the single best safety feature after my helmet that I have ever had. I am now visible to people who are not looking for bikes as well as those that are. On the rare occaision that I have to flash someone, they know they have been flashed! It has made my regular commute (15 miles main and rural each way) easier and more relaxing in two different ways. I can see further and better, and other road users react to my presence sooner.