Lamp Replacement : Kawasaki ZX Forums: Kawasaki Ninja Forum

08CC14 · 08-09-2007, 10:09 PM

Has anyone pursued changing out the head lamps for brighter ones or added secondaries such as PIAs?

ReaperWales · 08-10-2007, 02:03 AM

I have looked into it, but due to work commitments etc at the moment I have not had a chance to evaluate the lights afterdark, If they need any assistance in the first place I will install PIAA H4 Replacement bulbs at about £40 (uk pound) a piece, claim to give 105/110w for 60/65w current usage, if that doesn't rock my boat I will look into additional lamps, perhaps to fit under the nose section, but whatever I do not wish to spoil the lines of the GTR.

wii · 08-10-2007, 07:22 AM

I have a bi-xenon hid kit on its way. Hopefully I will have a write up sometime around 8/18.

If I was going to stay with halogens I would just pickup Sylvania Silverstars. I'm not a fan of the PIAA's and side by side I couldn't see a differnce from the Silverstars.

Daka · 08-10-2007, 10:26 AM

Could you give us the link for the kit and let us know how it works and how the install is thanks.

Daka

wii · 08-10-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Daka

Could you give us the link for the kit and let us know how it works and how the install is thanks.

Daka

I will do a write up and post it for everyone. This won't be a mod for everyone because it isn't as cheap as a pair of halogen bulbs.

propeller · 08-10-2007, 09:11 PM

I did upgrade to a pair of 80/100W bulbs that are feed by a combo relay/modulator from http://www.comagination.com/relay-ki...-modulator.htm model AioDR20H4
I connected it directly to the battery and ran the wire on the right side of the bike. I found it easier to remove the right tupperware and windshield to install everything. I tye-wrap the main unit behind the dashboard. As for the daylight sensor I mounted it facing the sky between the main kipass switch and the front break line.

I have been using the same setup on my old concours with excellent results. This is truly a plug and play setup. The only inconvenience is the passing switch that no longer activate the high beam. But great night lighting combined with excellent daytime visibility.

Hitman · 08-16-2007, 10:31 AM

Reaper, Can you post a link to the PIAA H4 bulbs you mentioned. Sounds like they may do the trick.

wii · 08-16-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitman

Reaper, Can you post a link to the PIAA H4 bulbs you mentioned. Sounds like they may do the trick.

Another option is the Sylvania Silverstars. I had 1 PIAA and 1 Silverstar on my RC51 and you can't tell them apart. Well other than the price of the PIAA being more than twice the Silverstar.

ReaperWales · 08-17-2007, 02:28 AM

Of Course I can, More information can be found here :-

http://piaa.com/Bulbs/Bulbs-H4.html

Price in the UK is about £41 per bulb (from MandP.com)
As for silverstars they sound interesting, just not seen them in the UK.

Hope that helps.

F L · 08-17-2007, 03:05 AM

I have allready scheduled to replace my bulbs with the new philips X-treme Power

32€ for two bulbs

http://www.xp-lamp.com/more-light.php?lc=en

wii · 08-17-2007, 07:18 AM

I just got a call from home saying my H4 high/low HID kit arrived.

Hopefully I can have something posted up this weekend.