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Old 03-24-2010, 08:11 AM   #21
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I dont have a garage, so mods happen in the driveway when it's nice out.


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Just this weekend I changed my engine oil, primary oil, adjusted clutch, adjusted primary chain and bought and installed a touring seat.

I have HIDS to install and a set of Pilot Road 2's.. Wish I had a garage to do it all in over the winter.

These HIDS are kicking my ass. I have no idea how to do it..
Whats the problem? Gas Man and I installed mine rather quickly.
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Old 03-24-2010, 09:39 AM   #22
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I dont have a garage, so mods happen in the driveway when it's nice out.




Whats the problem? Gas Man and I installed mine rather quickly.

I'm wiring retarded, and I want to do both high and low. Everythign I've read says I need relays and timers.. But, according to the kit I can just hook it up...

It's confusing!
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Old 03-24-2010, 10:18 AM   #23
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I'm wiring retarded, and I want to do both high and low. Everythign I've read says I need relays and timers.. But, according to the kit I can just hook it up...

It's confusing!
You should be able to just hook it up. I ran a relay on mine b/c I've heard of the stock wire harness melting. So it was an easy decision to run a relay to the battery. The stock harness just assures they turn on and off like the normal headlights on mine.

I bought a car relay on ebay for like 10 bucks. I do wanna put a timer on this season too...but I suck at electric too...so I'm gonna enlist the help of Gas Man again.
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Old 03-24-2010, 01:04 PM   #24
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I'm thinking I'm just going to put a switch in line, so I control when they get power and when they don't. But I'm leaving the brights alone and the dims will be HID's
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You should be able to just hook it up. I ran a relay on mine b/c I've heard of the stock wire harness melting. So it was an easy decision to run a relay to the battery. The stock harness just assures they turn on and off like the normal headlights on mine.

I bought a car relay on ebay for like 10 bucks. I do wanna put a timer on this season too...but I suck at electric too...so I'm gonna enlist the help of Gas Man again.
I'm going to tear into it soon. I might PM you guys if I'm stuck at some point.
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Old 03-24-2010, 01:46 PM   #26
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I will try to read this thread later
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Old 03-24-2010, 03:05 PM   #27
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I'm going to tear into it soon. I might PM you guys if I'm stuck at some point.
About half way down the first page is a few pics that may help.

http://twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=10785
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Old 03-25-2010, 12:37 AM   #28
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Marko. Order one of those delay timers like I installed. Then we can hammer it out in may when I come bk out. But I think I'll bring more tools&supplies this time.

Tmall. If u need any help just let me know. I'm no electrical whiz but I did one hell of a wiring job on the ultra this winter. 3 hids. One with hi/low ability and 2 spot lights. All on delays. I had to re fig how to wire the hi/lo headlight. Not even the delay guy knew how to with the newer hi/lo hid bulb kits.
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Marko. Order one of those delay timers like I installed. Then we can hammer it out in may when I come bk out. But I think I'll bring more tools&supplies this time.

Tmall. If u need any help just let me know. I'm no electrical whiz but I did one hell of a wiring job on the ultra this winter. 3 hids. One with hi/low ability and 2 spot lights. All on delays. I had to re fig how to wire the hi/lo headlight. Not even the delay guy knew how to with the newer hi/lo hid bulb kits.
How long do you think it'll take us to retrofit that sucker?
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Not long. But we'll need more supply setup than you normally carry.
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