HID kit?

[Kawazacky]

I've heard there's an HID kit available for the 200 dual sports in China.

Have any of you guys over there ever seen one?

I'd like to replace the crappy stock lighting on my GY-5. I bought a 45 watt bulb, but I'd like even more light.

[Just Charlie]

I have one, they are available. The stock headlamp on my dual sport was dangerously dim for anything >40kmph, but the HID headlamp is ridiculously bright.

[Kawazacky]

Where and how did you buy it?

What's it's brand name? 'Cuz maybe I could find it on ebay that way..

Any idea of how I could get one to Canada?

Is it just a bulb, or did you replace the whole headlight?

[Supersignet]

You should be able to pick one up on ebay pretty cheap. The only thing you have to realize is the lights are not transportation Canada certified and could make it difficult for you to inspect your bike in the future.

They come as a kit with a relay, ballast and bulb. They take some work installing but it is pretty straight forward. I also put on on my bike and the hardest part of the install was finding a place to hide the ballast.

Actually all and any modifications to head lights on motorcycles and cars that are not transport Canada certified are 100% illegal in Canada and can cause you some trouble if the cops are in a bad mood. If you do decide to do it make sure you keep the stock light so it can be changed if and when an inspection is needed.

Mike

[Kawazacky]

There is no safety inspection in New Brunswick for motorcycles, but as for roadside checks,well....They'd have to be digging to get at the bulb, although of course there's nothing saying that would stop them...

[Supersignet]

There is no safety inspection in New Brunswick for motorcycles, but as for roadside checks,well....They'd have to be digging to get at the bulb, although of course there's nothing saying that would stop them...

Then I say go for it. It is a really easy install and will provide piece of mind and safety. I don't know why thefactories don't just put them on the bikes when the roll off the lines. Those little bulbs the bikes come with do absolutly nothing to help a rider see.

[volksjagger]

hi guys,

could anyone who has installed an hid kit provide some specifics and some pictures? maybe some installation tips for people who have never undertaken a lighting upgrade?

somewhere down the road, when the days get shorter again i will be looking to install a set. for me i want to leave the main headlight functional but would like some focused lights that can be toggled on and off.

here is a good no nonsense article about optimal lighting. it is recomended to use a 6000k bulb. explaining that anything more powerfull actually becomes less effective at producing light.

http://www.hidfoglight.com/customerS.../why6000k.html

[CrazyCarl]

That's a great question. I know BeemerBoy on ADV has installed an HID kit on the QingQiGY200 and it should work fine on the XP/XF but I think he had a local shop in Chengdu install them. Then he put a round DR200 lamp on it and said that thing really lights up the road!

I hope re reposts that info here as well as the mods he's made to his QingQi because he's probably got the most customize QingQi around.

CC

[forchetto]

My Qingqi QM200GY has a halogen 35w bulb, but it's the same pattern as normal car 55w ones. I've yet to try changing it for fear that the heat generated will damage the reflector or plastic lens... I hope the generator can cope with the extra load as at the moment switching the lights on at tickover causes the engine speed to drop apreciably.

[USMC-Mustang]

You know, I went to the 35W halogen bulb, and could never be happier. I am required to ride down 2 miles of dirt road with Elk, Deer, Antelope, Jack Rabbits, Coyotes, as well as many other large animals, and never once with the Halogen bulb have I not been able to see them before the saw me.

The difference between the two bulbs was like night and day. No pun intended of course. You might want to try it before you drop good money down on something that might get you pulled off the road one night.