Has anyone used the 55w HID light kit? Just wondering if heat would be an issue.

Chuck

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Chuck

2012 650 Adv

The issue is an insane amount of light. The 35W HIDs put out more light than 55 watt halogens. I wouldn't consider 55W HIDs on the street and hope anyone running them at night attracts the police as they should. Off road is a different story and 55W HID running lights are amazing.

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I know that for offload at least, I was disappointed in 35w. And I was also wondering if they were even legal?


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Chuck

2012 650 Adv

No conversion replacing incandescent lamps with HID lamps is street legal. I run 35W HIDs but pay careful attention to aim and use 4300K lamps. V-Strom headlight reflectors seem to do a good job controlling HID lamps. If people were flashing their brights at me, I'd take them out. If you want more light than 35W HIDs off road, add driving lights.

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Pat- 2007 DL650A was ridden to all 48 contiguous states. 2012 DL650A is just getting started.
Nicknames for posting ease on my part, Vee = all DL1000s. Wee = 2004-2011 DL650s. Glee = 2012+ DL650s

Yeah, no kidding. I faced a monster pickup truck on local streets with 4 of them shining on me. That guy should be arrested for assault.

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