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Forum Name: Motorcycle Electronics
Forum Discription: Installing Stereos, Alarms, Remote Starters, Lights, Garage Door Openers and other electronics on motorcycles.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=41194
Printed Date: May 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM


Topic: motorcycle, hid’s

Posted By: phragle
Subject: motorcycle, hid’s
Date Posted: October 18, 2004 at 11:31 PM

I have a 2 stroke quad, the stator has been rewound and can adaquetly push to 35 wat bulbs...it can push two 55's but thats kinda pushing it.  what I am wondering on how to do is run 2 h3 or h1 hid's.  I know I must convert it to DC, and I have seen a couple aftermarket rectifiers/regulators, but I have found oem stuff to be more dependable over the years (yes some may argue)  could I use any regulator/rectifier off just about any bike??? they all kinda do the same thing or am I mistaken??  any tips/ tricks, things to look out for?  I also have a relative who works for one of the big 3 and he can get me the 'boxes' for the hid's as he calls them...I belive this would be the ballast/starter...this would save a few $$ would it be compatible?? or are they fairly specific to the type and style of bulb??



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Posted By: wolf.zero
Date Posted: November 04, 2004 at 3:34 PM

are you running a total loss system (no battery)

if so the easiest conversion would be to fit a battery and a combined reg/rectifier to charge it




Posted By: phragle
Date Posted: November 04, 2004 at 4:07 PM
I will be running a battery, a small one



Posted By: Xracerx
Date Posted: December 01, 2004 at 11:41 PM
Go get the lighing coils for a TT XTYamaha, XR Honda etc. These bikes run 100+ watt headlights.




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