[pwr2wh8]

I'm about to start my HID retrofit project and I'm reading up on solutions to get around the problem with AC power at the headlight and hand control. As I would like to retain full function of the headlight switch and high beam indicator without modifying the OEM wiring/harness, I'm wondering if a AC to DC bridge rectifier would work. It would connect between the headlight connector and relay (power from the battery) that would would send power to the HID ballast. The same would be done for the high beam connection to the projector solenoid for bi-xenon operation. Any thoughts or am I making things more complicated?

 

[tegboi]

You're making things more complicated.. I've told you how to do it before, the pin for the headlight AC is close enough to where the LED tail light 12v DC wire is, you can simply run a 6" wire, tapping into the LED DC power source, and wiring that up to the headlight pin. Then if you have a correct HID kit, it'll plug into the original headlight plug, which will send that signal to the relay.

 

[pwr2wh8]

I agree and I know your method is easier. I'm just trying to retain the original function of not have the headlamp on without the motor on.

BTW, with your method, it stills the retain function of the high beam indicator. As it's wired in parallel to switch, I would assume so. However I remember someone's version caused the high beam indicator to no longer work.

 

[JDMchris]

I agree and I know your method is easier. I'm just trying to retain the original function of not have the headlamp on without the motor on.

BTW, with your method, it stills the retain function of the high beam indicator. As it's wired in parallel to switch, I would assume so. However I remember someone's version caused the high beam indicator to no longer work.

Any time the light is connected to a DC source the light will turn on with the key. If you want the HID to work. Use DC current. The AC will whack it out.

 

[tegboi]

ahh, okay I see what you're aiming for now. I don't know how to do that with what's original on the bike, but an AC to DC converter would get that for you, yes. The way I wired mine up, I dont have the high beam indicator, but the headlight switch works normally, low beam & high beam. I added in a separate switch, a PIAA fog light switch next to my headlight control so I can turn the headlight on after I start the bike, and off before I turn the bike off. I also wanted this in because my headlight has a LED Halo which I like to use as a daytime running light without using the HID.

 

[pwr2wh8]

i wonder why the high beam indicator no longer works with your method. i reviewed the electrical schematic and it's indeed parallel to the headlight. in theory, whether it's ac or dc, it should work.

i might attempt your method but use a time delayed relay so i can start the bike and have the headlight automatically turn on after a x amount of time.

 

[afyon]

@ pwr2wh8, first and foremost, you need DC for HIDs. If you give it a direct line form the generator, it won’t work and it’s as simple as that. Now you need an AC to DC converter and not even a cheap one. Make sure that the converter you use has a sufficient rating to power up your HID lights. The rating for your HID lights will be written on the packing they came in and are generally available on the internet too and the AC to DC convertor rating is one of the most prominent characteristics of converters so do check that out.

 

[pwr2wh8]

so i got all the electrical sorted out. here's a sneak peak on what i've been working on. bi-xenon retro with led drl.

 

[Gremlin]

That's sick. Love the look. I've been wondering the same thing. Keep us posted.


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[sp74supra]

so i got all the electrical sorted out. here's a sneak peak on what i've been working on. bi-xenon retro with led drl.

Please keep us updated on this!

What housing is this? I was thinking of buying the Thai headlight, take out the projector, insert a proper projector and do it that way.