Speedmetal H I D light kit installation in an 1100 Interstate

KYWinger · Feb 28, 2013

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 · Feb 28, 2013

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 · Feb 28, 2013

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

dan filipi · Feb 28, 2013

KYWinger":1us45evx said:
Why not cut you losses and just install a switch then?

I want to have it automatic.

KYWinger · Feb 28, 2013

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

dan filipi · Feb 28, 2013

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 · Feb 28, 2013

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 · Mar 1, 2013

Ansimp":2csv1uda said:
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 · Mar 1, 2013

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 · Mar 29, 2013

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 · Mar 29, 2013

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

KYWinger · Mar 29, 2013

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 · Mar 29, 2013

cool...you done a lot

Steve83 · Mar 29, 2013

Woo-hoo! Let there be light!

KYWinger · Apr 1, 2013

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 · Apr 1, 2013

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

KYWinger · Apr 1, 2013

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

KYWinger · Apr 1, 2013

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 · Apr 1, 2013

The first pic I posted says that.

joedrum · Apr 1, 2013

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

Speedmetal H I D light kit installation in an 1100 Interstate

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