Buell Forum / Buell XB Forum / Do-It-Yourself Buell Mods / Headlight Mod - Both Lights On w/ Hi-Beam
| Posted: 14 Nov 2008 14:56 | [?] |
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| I don't think they will know what is going on, you're in australia, and you said the guys down there don't have a clue anyway, It's a 2009, they probably wouldn't even know it didn't come from the factory like that. Besides, "Factory errors" occur all the time, this time it just happens to benefit you. At least that's what I'd tell them if they asked. | |
| Posted: 15 Nov 2008 02:56 | [?] |
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| good one fidosol ..you are bang on the money cheers mate | |
| Posted: 15 Nov 2008 03:19 | [?] |
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| Works great and it's easy when you figure out how to seperate the termonals. | |
| Posted: 15 Nov 2008 03:21 | [?] |
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| I'm just here for the gang bang...err.. I mean to help.. | |
| Posted: 18 Nov 2008 23:42 | [?] |
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Took me less than 10 minutes to do this, fixing my biggest complaint about my bike...THANKS! 
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| Posted: 19 Nov 2008 03:58 | [?] |
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| Has anyone played with the idea of doing this on an XB12R? I would love to have a dual stage bulb that uses the same headlight switch for the high beam. | |
| Posted: 20 Nov 2008 07:32 | [?] |
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in reference to okey's 2nd question is ok to run both headlights at the same time for extended periods?
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| i think this thread needs another hit for some of the new people who might not run across this easy and awsome mod.i just got around to it and it's pretty cool! | |
| Posted: 09 Dec 2008 06:53 | [?] |
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Yeah this is another one i've thought of for a while now, but no one has answered the most basic question :
Has anyone blown a fuse or seen adverse problems with the extra current draw from both lamps being on ? |
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| Posted: 09 Dec 2008 19:54 | [?] |
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Quote: No, no problems whatsover.
Yeah this is another one i've thought of for a while now, but no one has answered the most basic question : Has anyone blown a fuse or seen adverse problems with the extra current draw from both lamps being on ? I was a little wary myself at first. I worried about the bulbs, the charging system, the harness, etc., but I have not had any single issue as a result of this mod. Cheers. |
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| Posted: 10 Dec 2008 06:48 | [?] |
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I have put on over 1,000 miles with both lights on and no problems 
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| Posted: 10 Dec 2008 17:53 | [?] |
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| Thanks! Probably get around to that in a month when I'm not riding at all everyday. And repaint the Chin Spoiler at that point as well | |
| Posted: 10 Dec 2008 22:23 | [?] |
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Success - finally!!! I was finally able to extract the 2 wire 'clips' from its container. The trick? there is a "barb" about 1/2 way down, referring to the pic it would be in the "Middle", that needs to be released...how did I do this? I used a diaper pin from the top to put pressure on the clip, then used a nail from going from the bottom, angled just like the pic shows. I position the nail under the clip and lifted it up - voila! - the clip popped out as it was released! No cutting of wires needed - just a ton of patience!!!
You guys who only took 10 minutes sure were either smarter or just maybe just lucky.
Thanks also to LeFox for his encouragement. Hope this helps the next person as this is a gr8 mod. |
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My addendums to this mod-I did it last nite, spent 20 mins struggling with the upper part of the harness (as shown in the picture) then decided to give the bottom side a try. just pried those right out with a eyeglass sized screwdriver, and in 5 mins the whole thing was done and back together. Haven't actually ridden anywhere yet but it is working. Again easy mod (mostly)  that gets results to be easily recognizable
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| Posted: 23 Dec 2008 03:05 | [?] |
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| If you do not want to do this mod try putting your headlight switch in the middle and both lights will stay on all the time i have had mine like this for 6 months with no problems not even hitting a bump knocks the switch to low or hi beam try it works for me! ROCK ON ALL BUELLERS! | |
| Posted: 06 Jan 2009 04:42 | [?] |
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| this is by far the easiest modification to do thanks to the wonderful and informative pictures supplied with easy wording.Thanks heaps speedkills.I had no luck in getting the terminals out of the (male plug --female terminal) side so i undid the retaining clip of the other plug and just pushed a small nail into the (male terminal)end, and before i could swear it came out easily.I swapped em over then "click" all back together and working a treat.cheers all. | |
| Posted: 06 Jan 2009 13:09 | [?] |
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| Not done it yet but definitely will be soon. Thanks for a great dummy proof illustration... | |
| Posted: 07 Jan 2009 23:03 | [?] |
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Did this mod then added a pair of 8K HIDs...you wouldnt believe the difference.
wow |
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| Posted: 08 Jan 2009 07:39 | [?] |
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does everyone who did this mod keep their high beams on all the time then because from what i gather, your low beams stay the same but when you switch to your high beams both the high and low are on but do you guys ride with ur highs on all the time?
To Dodge - how hard was it fitting the HID's onto the bike? I am thinking of putting HID's on my '07 12s and not sure if there is alot of space to fit it all there. what buell do you have? Also do you have a link where you bought your HID's Thanks |
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...but do you guys ride with ur highs on all the time? Yeah, it's a little safer during the day and you don't get the "You've got a headlight out" comment all the time. Not to mention it's much better for night time riding also. |
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| Posted: 12 Jan 2009 05:34 | [?] |
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Used velcro to "mount" the ballasts directly on the backside of the flyscreen. Had to play around with them a bit to get the proper location. Yeah, tight fit, but works fine.
Here is link: got the 6000Ks http://www.xenonrider.com/products/h7_xenon_h ... |
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| Posted: 12 Jan 2009 05:37 | [?] |
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Oh, got the same model bike you've got..07XB12S
best mod I've done to date on the bike...turbo next..
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| Posted: 12 Jan 2009 06:56 | [?] |
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| Yes I leave them on all the time. more chance of people seeing the lights during the day, and higher visibility at nite | |
| Posted: 18 Jan 2009 06:35 | [?] |
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| Great mod excelent pics and step by step %100 better lighting. Took about 30 seconds after 30 minutes of searching for a nail... | |
| Posted: 29 Mar 2009 05:44 | [?] |
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| Just did this little mod. It was a little tough getting the wires out of that harness but the effect is nice, I like it. Can some someone point me to some nice aftermarket bulbs? maybe some white ones? | |
| Posted: 29 Mar 2009 06:07 | [?] |
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Here's a good link: Xenon Halogen Bulbs
Also, H7 bulbs are readily available just about anywhere they sell automotive bulbs so it should be an easy search. |
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| Posted: 29 Mar 2009 06:37 | [?] |
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Hey chase12s, If your ballin' on a budget like I am, Silver Stars are noticeably brighter than stock and can be picked up at wal-mart.
When people tell me I have a bulb out I just tell it only works in race mode 
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| Posted: 29 Mar 2009 07:54 | [?] |
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Hey chase12s, If your ballin' on a budget like I am, Silver Stars are noticeably brighter than stock and can be picked up at wal-mart. When people tell me I have a bulb out I just tell it only works in race mode Yea i definitely am ballin on a budget right now  , are they a different color or just brighter? thanks apex
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| Posted: 30 Mar 2009 01:04 | [?] |
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| Ok, maybe I'm missing something here. If I do this mod will both lights be on low beam on the low setting and then both on high when I switch to high beam setting? I alawys run high beam during the day anyways. Also, anyone running HID's on a XB12R? | |
| Posted: 30 Mar 2009 01:06 | [?] |
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| Ok, maybe I'm missing something here. If I do this mod will both lights be on low beam on the low setting and then both on high when I switch to high beam setting? I alawys run high beam during the day anyways. Also, anyone running HID's on a XB12R? | |
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