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Ga-Bandit
11-16-2011, 11:08 AM
Depress the starter button before the key switch is turned on which cuts out the headlight circuit , turn the bike on with your left hand, then pull in the clutch lever to start the bike. It becomes automatic after a while and you don't even think about itVery clever! http://www.twtex.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_clap.gif
In all the reading up I have done re installing HID's, I can not recall anyone providing such a simple answer to the problem
Over TWO Customs
11-16-2011, 11:28 AM
Not sure if this will work for all bikes but its interesting to look into.
THE MUFFIN MAN
11-16-2011, 01:20 PM
why go thru all that to get around a 2 sec delay?
Georgiacbr
11-16-2011, 03:34 PM
Not sure if this will work for all bikes but its interesting to look into.

I was going too ask maybe that solve my problem vs the switch.
Georgiacbr
11-16-2011, 03:36 PM
why go thru all that to get around a 2 sec delay?

Because the voltage on some bikes isn't up to standards during start up required for the Hid's. This is lorne area so i'll let him explain my situation. I have a secondary switch on mine to turn the headlights on and the highbeams work on the Oem setup.
THE MUFFIN MAN
11-16-2011, 04:46 PM
so, again, the lights take an extra second or 2 to turn on, why is that a big deal? i had them on my R1 and it never bothered me.
THE MUFFIN MAN
11-16-2011, 04:47 PM
Because the voltage on some bikes isn't up to standards during start up required for the Hid's. This is lorne area so i'll let him explain my situation. I have a secondary switch on mine to turn the headlights on and the highbeams work on the Oem setup.so, again, the lights take an extra second or 2 to turn on, why is that a big deal? i had them on my R1 and it never bothered me.
Ga-Bandit
11-16-2011, 07:24 PM
It's not the extra seconds you're trying to avoid - it's the double light on switch within a short time that messes most HID systems up.

I have my HIDs wired through my switch. I do not have a delay (although I bought one) and don't feel the need for one. I just wait 30 seconds before I hit the starter button.

My HIDs have a lifetime warranty so I'm not too concerned about it because I know of some riders who's been using my particular brand for 4-years without a relay or issues.