DIY HID - All About High Intensity Discharge

[limbat]

I jus did a cliam for blinking HID H7 system - it was the ballast - so change a new ballast for the customer.............. all is well now ..................

[josean]

eh limbatt. its been a while....

 

now having slight problems with my HID. been in the installation compartment since day 1. never take out.

 

problem is when u rev and on the move everything is okay. but when i stop at traffic light, the light flicker like macham disco lights like that.

 

how do i know if its a problem with the ballast or my battery not producing enuff power to for the equipment?

 

even after a 20 min ride stop at traffic light will still flicker.

 

anything i can do?

 

regards

josean

[GuiNNeSS]

It flickers because the bike is not producing enough voltage, or stable enough voltage to power the ballast at idle.

 

To prove this, get a voltmeter and measure the voltage across the battery terminals of your bike while its running with the lights on.

[limbat]

eh limbatt. its been a while....

 

now having slight problems with my HID. been in the installation compartment since day 1. never take out.

 

problem is when u rev and on the move everything is okay. but when i stop at traffic light, the light flicker like macham disco lights like that.

 

how do i know if its a problem with the ballast or my battery not producing enuff power to for the equipment?

 

even after a 20 min ride stop at traffic light will still flicker.

 

anything i can do?

 

regards

josean

 

Hi... mate let me recondition your battery to get the voltage up & see if it helps - like nEO said it is a low/unstable voltage problem. Batteries do degrade over time gradually, so it does help if u try charging it once in a while... I am now over at my new place pls dun go to Monstone lane... see u soon mate .............

[limbat]

It flickers because the bike is not producing enough voltage, or stable enough voltage to power the ballast at idle.

 

To prove this, get a voltmeter and measure the voltage across the battery terminals of your bike while its running with the lights on.

 

 

thank mate for yr explaination - i could not hv explained it better ! How is yr new ride................. ready to HID ? Super slim Ballast ....

[cheeko]

eh limbatt. its been a while....

 

now having slight problems with my HID. been in the installation compartment since day 1. never take out.

 

problem is when u rev and on the move everything is okay. but when i stop at traffic light, the light flicker like macham disco lights like that.

 

how do i know if its a problem with the ballast or my battery not producing enuff power to for the equipment?

 

even after a 20 min ride stop at traffic light will still flicker.

 

anything i can do?

 

regards

josean

 

YO JOsean, From ur description, ur HIDs set gonna kaput soon leh. Better quickly do something abt it.

[limbat]

Cheeko, i forgot to mention - u may also wan to built a relay to stablise the 2B low voltage problem. My 2B bike has a relay built in since day 1 - now still going strong ................. thks to nEO i hv chnage to a better quality relay - dun use a cheap $3 relay.............. cheers

[GuiNNeSS]

Limbat > The bulbs i bought from you last time are wrong size leh, can't fit.

 

You still selling automotive relays? I think I need a couple for my scooter.

 

Cheeko > Usually smaller bikes electrical system are weak to save weight and space, so need to rev to around 2500rpms to get a stable voltage. See those old vespas, at idling the headlight like disco lights, how to put HID?

 

You might solve the problem by adding a capacitor between live and ground, right before the relay.

[limbat]

Limbat > The bulbs i bought from you last time are wrong size leh, can't fit.

 

You still selling automotive relays? I think I need a couple for my scooter.

 

 

 

Wat type will you be needing ? bring & exchange them - relays are in stock !! cheers

[gohjohan]

Limbat > The bulbs i bought from you last time are wrong size leh, can't fit.

 

You still selling automotive relays? I think I need a couple for my scooter.

 

Cheeko > Usually smaller bikes electrical system are weak to save weight and space, so need to rev to around 2500rpms to get a stable voltage. See those old vespas, at idling the headlight like disco lights, how to put HID?

 

You might solve the problem by adding a capacitor between live and ground, right before the relay.

 

Is there a formula to calculate the size (in Farads) to use for the capacitor?

[GuiNNeSS]

Is there a formula to calculate the size (in Farads) to use for the capacitor?

 

Just use a 200 - 400 pF capacitor, you should be fine. If you want to be kiasu you can use a 1Farad capacitor too. Just that your HID will still be on 20 minutes after you shut down your bike.

 

You add capacitors in parallel if one doesn't work well enough.

[gohjohan]

Just use a 200 - 400 pF capacitor, you should be fine. If you want to be kiasu you can use a 1Farad capacitor too. Just that your HID will still be on 20 minutes after you shut down your bike.

 

You add capacitors in parallel if one doesn't work well enough.

 

No worries. Thank you nE0

[cheeko]

Just use a 200 - 400 pF capacitor, you should be fine. If you want to be kiasu you can use a 1Farad capacitor too. Just that your HID will still be on 20 minutes after you shut down your bike.

 

You add capacitors in parallel if one doesn't work well enough.

 

:lol:.............

[smiley73]

I heard from friend that the LTA looking into approving the HID. dont truth or not ... anyone hear some song as me

[GuiNNeSS]

I heard from friend that the LTA looking into approving the HID. dont truth or not ... anyone hear some song as me

 

Where and when did you hear such news?

 

Last I heard, LTA is tightening HID rules, and in the near future all new cars must have self leveling mechanisms to have HID headlamps. This easily costs 2-3k per kit.

[smiley73]

Where and when did you hear such news?

 

Last I heard, LTA is tightening HID rules, and in the near future all new cars must have self leveling mechanisms to have HID headlamps. This easily costs 2-3k per kit.

 

my reservist friend told me, i oso give sure or not look to him

[TripleOneZero]

hi limbat, do u hv those slim kind of hid kit?

[limbat]

hi limbat, do u hv those slim kind of hid kit?

 

Yes, mate

[TripleOneZero]

Yes, mate

 

how much for the slim version hi/low bean h4 kit.. ? anyway in regard of lighting or lifespent of the kit r there any diff from the slim and the normal 1?

[limbat]

how much for the slim version hi/low bean h4 kit.. ? anyway in regard of lighting or lifespent of the kit r there any diff from the slim and the normal 1?

 

Yo mate - pls send me an email & i will quote u ........ cheers

[299]

What the max or recommended amount of HIDs kits can we install onto our bikes so that they will not fried our batts?

[limbat]

ther is really no point installing more than 1 - bec 1 is bright enough .......... maaaaa ...........

[299]

ther is really no point installing more than 1 - bec 1 is bright enough .......... maaaaa ...........

 

I agree if provide it's mounted in the centre just like the busa, so tat it's much more focus in the centre of a bird's eye view.

[limbat]

Any1 got a H7 HID bulb in 8000 or 8500kelvin color (Bluish) ............

[299]

is it possible to get the ballast and HID bulb separately?