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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: DennyD on April 27, 2018, 08:20:31 AM

Title: Kensun HID Issues
Post by: DennyD on April 27, 2018, 08:20:31 AM

Howdy all.  I bought the Kensun Kawasaki HID kit a few years ago.  In less than a year I had to replace the left ballast/igniter unit under warranty.  Hats off to Kensun because they sent me an entire kit.  Anyway, my left element is erratic again.  Anyone have issues like this?  I really like the HIDs but cant deal with the inconsistent performance.  Unless Y'all have a miracle HID elixir, I think the LEDs are in my near future.

Thanks,
  Denny

Link to kit:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DVJOND2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DVJOND2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Title: Re: Kensun HID Issues
Post by: just gone on April 27, 2018, 11:40:08 AM

Kind of why I went to LEDs. I liked the lighting pattern of my HIDs a little better as they seemed spot on to the OEM pattern only much brighter. However between the problematic wire routing, the bulb having to be siliconed into the holder to keep them from vibrating out and melting stuff, and the occasional one starts and the other doesn't events, I went to LEDs and I'm happy now.
Good luck with them. (No, my HIDs were not Kensun as far as I know, I purchased mine from A&R motorsports.)

Title: Re: Kensun HID Issues
Post by: DennyD on April 27, 2018, 11:44:26 AM

Considering there is slightly less than a bazillion LED H4 kits out there, which at LED is best suited for this beast?

Title: Re: Kensun HID Issues
Post by: just gone on April 27, 2018, 12:16:17 PM

Quote from: DennyD on April 27, 2018, 11:44:26 AM

Considering there is slightly less than a bazillion LED H4 kits out there, which at LED is best suited for this beast?

I don't know what the LED du jour is, when I purchased mine (2015?) it was the Evitek LEDs, and mine look like these. (https://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Headlight-Bulbs-H4-9003-Car-Motorcycle-Light-Kit-OSRAM-Chips-Beam-Pure-White/323206424802?epid=2278725386&hash=item4b409aa8e2:g:DbMAAOSwqIta0HHe) No cutting of the boot is required, the LED housing comes apart and installs on each side of the boot. So don't cut anything.

These (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Automotive-LED-Headlights-Bulbs-H4-9003-by-EVITEK-Hi-Lo-Beam-Plug-Play-Upgr/122716535407?epid=1983115331&hash=item1c9279ba6f:g:10wAAOSwr9VZwpPN&vxp=mtr) might be good too, but I'd get some feed back from one forum or another before purchase

Title: Re: Kensun HID Issues
Post by: DennyD on April 27, 2018, 12:36:30 PM

Good info, thanks

Title: Re: Kensun HID Issues
Post by: maxtog on April 27, 2018, 02:56:49 PM

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=22202.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=22202.0)

Title: Re: Kensun HID Issues
Post by: Rubber_Snake on April 27, 2018, 04:10:38 PM

I installed the JDMAstars and I’m very happy with them.  That brand has been my go to brand for bulbs.  (Except my switchback DRLs are some off brand that have been working well for about 6 months now)