Speedmetal H I D light kit installation in an 1100 Interstate

[KYWinger]

Since I'm getting ready to do this same upgrade, I think I'll add a rocker switch (next to the one for my LED driving lights) for the headlight. Seems easier to me than using a timed delay relay - maybe, maybe not. I'll letcha know.

Just ordered the head light kit from Cycle Gear (same as Dan); $65.38 out the door.

 

[dan filipi]

Switch will be much easier and just fine for the job.

Easiest place to tie in I think is at the fuse for the headlight.

The time delay relay is going to be a pita.
I have to tie in after the start button and before the high low switch for it to work the way I want it to.

 

[KYWinger]

Why not cut you losses and just install a switch then?

 

[dan filipi]

Why not cut you losses and just install a switch then?

I want to have it automatic.

 

[KYWinger]

LOL....I kinda knew that's what you'd say.....

 

[dan filipi]

Time delay relay is installed!

I took this opportunity to also make a video how to get into the gauge to access the bulbs:

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms0fUVmVII8[/video]

Continuing in to the wiring and hookup of the time delay relay:

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u43L5NTnlM[/video]

 

[Ansimp]

The switch idea has its merits. On my 87 CBR the headlight is switched which is great when you have flooded carbs or a weak battery and you can turn the headlight off. That said I have been guilty of riding off without turning it back on straight away. That never happens on the later one as it is always on.

 

[dan filipi]

The switch idea has its merits. On my 87 CBR the headlight is switched which is great when you have flooded carbs or a weak battery and you can turn the headlight off. That said I have been guilty of riding off without turning it back on straight away. That never happens on the later one as it is always on.

In that rare case I'd just pull the headlight fuse.

 

[KYWinger]

Just got notification from Cycle Gear that my Speedmetal HID light has been shipped; since I'm leaving in the morning for some time in the Caribbean, it'll be waiting for me when I get back (all tan and relaxed) :smilie_happy: I hope I can do as good an install as Dan did...

 

[KYWinger]

Head light is installed. I used a lighted indicator switch from Radio Shack and mounted it high on the left side dash. I ran power straight from the battery terminals to the relay.

DAMN! That light is BRIGHT! No way you can't see me coming now!

:clapping: Thanks, Dan, for the how to! :clapping: I prob'ly would never have tackled that with it! (Same goes for the CBR coil mod)

 

[dan filipi]

Have you seen it at night yet, John?
I really like the flatter more directed light mine casts forward.

 

[KYWinger]

No Dan, I've not seen it at night yet - I just got the bike back together this afternoon. :music:
I did the HID headlight, CBR coils, digital thermometer and added the Hopkins trailer light converter. Now I need to finish a few things on the trailer I built and I'm ready to hit the road :clapping: :clapping:

 

[joedrum]

cool...you done a lot

 

[Steve83]

Woo-hoo! Let there be light!

 

[KYWinger]

I used the "search" function and came up empty:

?? :help: Where do I find the specs for aiming my headlight :laptop: ??
Now that I've installed the Speedmetal HID light, I need to ensure I've got it aimed properly.....
:thanks:

 

[dan filipi]

Generally I do it like the first one (Haynes) suggests:

 

[KYWinger]

:doh: damn..... my Clymer manual is sitting right here next to me..... thanks, Dan

 

[KYWinger]

I just looked at your post and in my Clymers.... all it says it to "...adjust in accordance with local Dept. of Trans. regulations..."
I was looking more for an aim point height - usually at about 25 feet on flat ground....

Does that make my question any clearer?

 

[dan filipi]

The first pic I posted says that.

 

[joedrum]

okay john ....no science here to any big degree ....just get it where you like it ...and it dont blind others