What bulb is in the headlight? Looking for HID replacements. also, how many watts does the stock stator put out?

HID's draw less watts than standard bulbs

HID's draw less watts than standard bulbs

Yeah, but I need to know which bulb is in the XX so i can get the HID replacement :D

HID's draw less watts than standard bulbs

Wrong........a 35w HID will pull??????? guess what.........35watts; same as stock........pretty sure its 35w.

The fact that a 35w HID globe will be brighter than a 35w Halogen has nothing to do with the amound of stator power needed. One thing a HID will do is draw alot more from the stator during start-up. Its just a fraction of a second but it can actually draw more than your stock wiring can handle.

At a guess the 700XX will have 2 x 35watt globes and a PIAA H6M would be a good cheap substitute. The H6M draws about the same wattage as stock but puts out nearly twice the lighting power.

Linc

Actually I'm not but may could have been more clear about it. Of course a 35W HID will draw 35W but the lumens will be much much higher. So he could actually get a HID kit that draws less power but is much brighter. The bit on the amp draw is a bit overboard also since we are being technical about it. If the stock bulb is a 35w a 35w HID will not burn up the wiring.

Make a how-to on it and you will have my personal admiration.

I'm thinking i might try those PIAA bulbs first, as their cheaper than an HID kit and just plug and play.... we'll see... i'll take pics if i do it.

Someone order this guy a club700xx.com home edition.

This guys name is Rich and his kit is supposed to be about the best going. I would think the TRX450ER kit would work fine but contact him coz he'll know.

http://simpleracing.com/v1/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=35&osCsid=e503d4a1808be217ff9707a2037c671a

All reports indicate this kit is reliable and very high performing. It comes with a HD wire harness.

FYI...

To get to the lightbulbs is very easy. Take off the red or gray plastic, the obvious 6 hex head (5mm i think) bolts take them out. Then a 10mm bolt is tucked in, inside the fender on each side and the headlight assembly will twist out very easily.

I took mine apart tonight just to see how easy it was... very.

what is the bulb is it an h7 h6 ect ect or just a standered 35wt bulb ?

I believe its a standard 35watt, I know for a fact its 35 watt but if its some sorta special base i'm not to sure. I'll post a pic in a few

I believe stock is a H6M.....someone with a manual will have to confirm.

It's a H6M. I've had the PIAA's for about 4 months now. I'm doing the HID's but not sure if I want to do the TrailTech ones on the bars. I hate out driving my headlights at night.

It's a H6M. I've had the PIAA's for about 4 months now. I'm doing the HID's but not sure if I want to do the TrailTech ones on the bars. I hate out driving my headlights at night.


Guys, check this out:

http://www.trx450r.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=68554

I know this pic is not a honda but the raptor uses the same H6M bulbs. This is the $80 shipped, HID kit off of ebay. The only thing needed that does not come with the kit is a relay which is only like $3. The amount of light output is incredible. This is with the 6000k bulbs. I can't wait to try the lights out at the dunes.

Pic:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/gwwaddle/rappyHID.jpg

Ebay link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Slim-HID-Xenon-Kit-5000K-HB3-D2S-H4-H6m-880-881-H1-H6_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a570Q7c66Q3a2Q7 c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1 94Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem330290 632436QQitemZ330290632436QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTrcQf artsQ5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Pairs-of-H6M-Super-Bright-Xenon-Bulb-Honda-TRX400R_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35594QQihZ002QQ itemZ120374527417QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW


try these out

It's a H6M. I've had the PIAA's for about 4 months now. I'm doing the HID's but not sure if I want to do the TrailTech ones on the bars. I hate out driving my headlights at night.


So what do you think of the PIAA's?.......

What do you guys do about the High beam bulb?!

well does anyone know what the stator is putting out?

HID's draw less power than conventional lights, The stator output shouldn't be a problem. With fuel injection and electric start it should be pretty stout for durability

i want to know stator power to see if i can run hid trail tech bar mount lights and hids in stock location at same time............

Alternator capacity according to the service manual (section 1-10) is 290w/5,000 rpm.

Headlight max wattage (same information source) = 30watts x2.

I just bought a set. I'll be the guinea pig.lol

ProArmour just released a HID kit for the 700XX........$250 ouch

I'm sure it's good though.

I'd pay 250 if it's a quality Ballast and all

I'd pay 250 if it's a quality Ballast and all


I've bought numerous sets over the years and the $100.00 ebay ones worked just as good, if not better then the big names. I always silicone the ballasts up and have had no problems. I have a $450.00 set on the big bike and it has had more problems then the cheap one.

I've installed many of the cheap and expensive ones, 250 is about average and the most I would personally spend. I have had cheap ones last but have also had them crap out. I just try not to waste money anymore trying to figure out which cheap work. Most of the kits I have now or OEM ballast from toyota's Lexus etc. Can't go wrong with them and usually run about 250 with bulbs

Wireing color code from Jeff:

Green = neg
White = low beams
Blue = high beams

white and blue are both 12 volts

Jeff will follow with pictures


:D

My write up on installing HIDs in the 700xx!

http://club700xx.com/vb/showthread.php?t=817

Alternator capacity according to the service manual (section 1-10) is 290w/5,000 rpm.

Headlight max wattage (same information source) = 30watts x2.


so how the other guy asked... "stock HIDs" will work well WITH trailtech HIDs??? doing a night race soon, and don't have $1K for those big ol' baja lights

Stock? Not understanding the question

hid replacement bulb in stock location...