If you get 5 what?
On these bulbs, the scale is 1 to 13, "7" is a zero degree tilt. I measured by eye, and "8" does appear to be a bit more tilt than a standard halogen bulb tilt. There is no way I can really measure this stuff. I might settle on 7.5 or something. Not sure yet.
I meant 7 lol
Do you remember what number it is set to right now? In your photo it was "8", but I don't know if you changed it. I am fairly certain I have the scale backwards for some reason (and will edit the other post).
It took a long time, but I got the HID kit out and both LED bulbs in. I did have a ride tonight, but mostly urban which is not the best for testing. Might be several weeks before a rural night ride. Light output is certainly lower and bluer. For some reason, the cutoff is sharp on the right and kicked up some on the left... very confused so more fiddling needed.
So far, I think I probably made a mistake removing the HID kit (which is pretty much a permanent removal now) but it is livable. The kit was aging- some of the wires had cuts in it, the high/low beams were wobbly and those cables were always coming unplugged, the igniter in the cowl would never stay mounted and was moving around, etc. So I am trying to tell myself I had to remove it, anyway.
Lots of photos taken, but too tired now to do the 1+ hour worth of work editing, labeling, posting, etc. Perhaps tomorrow.
Sounds like you've done a lot of work and spent a lot of time on this Max? Well done!
Maybe you should spend some of that time flushing out the ancient brake/clutch fluids in your bike instead eh?
IMHO HIDs are very good if used in a proper projector setup , anything else and its a case of YMMV
I have it at 8 as per my original pics
Looking at it from the front I have 1 on the Left at the 9 oclock position sweeping clockwise through to 13 in the 3 oclock position
Sounds like you've done a lot of work and spent a lot of time on this Max? Well done!
Maybe you should spend some of that time flushing out the ancient brake/clutch fluids in your bike instead eh?
I certainly appreciate what you've brought to this forum!
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Indeed. But I understand electronics very well and know little about brakes... and doing the the brakes wrong can kill me. I am still waiting on my friend to help.
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These particular LEDS are (based on the MK1 Human eyeball) better than the OEM halogen and IMHO represent good bang for the buck and for ease of fitment although if you don't like a slight blue tinge then you're sort of stuck (unless anyone starts producing lower colour temp ones)
Yes I agree HIDs are "brighter" however previous experience with HIDs direct in reflector based headlights has not been good although I do admit I havent tried them on the GTR.
IMHO HIDs are very good if used in a proper projector setup , anything else and its a case of YMMV
Thanks for the pointers and offers. I might even take Jim up on it (I need to do both clutch and brakes).
I work for beer and steaks..
Hmm... well, I don't eat meat and I don't drink alcohol. Would you work for chocolate?
No longer have to get up before dawn to go hunting and brewing?