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Matty what the hell kind of head light upgrade do you have  :o

On the ride back tonight , Get this with my tinted visor down you were still blinding me through my mirrors  ???

I want to know and I want one Now  [bang]

HID, perhaps?

Z..

Hey Doc, put an HID kit in - It is great - When I ride by cars at night my light is so much better than you average cars - And as an added bonus when I go round corners the wide band of light really stuffs up 'cage' rear vision mirrors. [moto] Interesting point though - with the HID kit in, it is like I have a wide screen TV in front of me, the light area is so well defined - When I had the std Ducati system I could barley see......

Where can i get it from ???

I got mine from ebay but I will get the guys email address and PM you with it. It is actually a Harley kit (quiet, don't tell anyone....) but it fits perfectly and was sasy to set up and works a treat!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BI-XENON-HID-Complete-KIT-H4-3-H4-Motorcycle-Bike-MOTO_W0QQitemZ310049659158QQihZ021QQcategoryZ32628QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This is a cheaper kit out of China but it is better to pay a bit more and get a good quality kit with the super slim ballast.

Ciao, R_usty

Hi Guys,

I would be interested in more information about where to get this upgrade and how easy is it to fit ?

Cheers

Bret

hey so would i - the monster headlamp is shit. so where should i get it and and what so i need to do to fit it?
thanks

if anyone is looking for a non-hid way of increasing light performance, I can recommend the Philips X-treme power globes, same 60w globe as standard but the performance is incredible. The colour of the light, clarity and brightness and how much more is illuminated is so much better than a standard globe.

Make sure you go for a ride at night, then install the new globe and do the same little route. You'll be impressed.

I used this place in the UK - they were incredible, get a notification of shipment within 10 minutes of the order confirmation, free shipping and it arrived in a week. I normally find the English to be completely ineffectual when it comes to the whole global market - but this company was amazing.

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=43 (http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=43)

price is for 2 globes!

Thanks for the information Spider. I did a quick search on ebay and came across this Aussie site:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PHILIPS-HALOGEN-Car-HeadLight-Bulb-Crystal-Vision_W0QQitemZ370051822766QQihZ024QQcategoryZ33710QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

From you experience is he selling the one that you recommend??

Thanks in anticipation.


Bret

yeah Bret, and that seller is located 3 kilometers from where I live...but he wanted $10 shipping, so the bulbs where $80, instead I had then for $43 from the UK instead.

I don't mind supporting Aussies (Sydmonster will vouch for that - I provided him with a link to the local distributor for a product) but we must be competitive - I will not pay twice the price just because we are located down here together - I'll pay 20% more to support - but that's about it!

Hey good point... i agree.. if the price is that much.. get from the UK... I am about to do the same.....  just need to make sure i order the right one..lol

just grabbed my receipt - there is a discount code for anyone else (it says 'ducati family or friends') to get 10% off

RLKHQ1883

that will be 2 globes for less than $40 delivered! beat that!

Spider,

You the man... i have already been on the site, used the code and done the transaction.  Hope that is all cool with you?

Thanks mate.

I owe you.

Bret

course it is Bret...and everyone else too...

just do that 'night time install thing' (should be easy now it is winter - gets dark at 5!) and that way you can compare old with new - that is if you don't ride at night a lot....don't just turn the light on in the garage actually go for a ride around the bloke...that way you will know and see that you've made a good choice.

I will definately do that mate.  I dont do a lot of night riding but I did do a trip up to my shack when running the bike in and was a little jumpy looking for roos and wombats.. so the more light the better I reckon.  I like the idea of bulb replacement in lieu of system change etc.  I did get into some internet security loop with their website and my brain but turned out it was my brain that wasnt working.  And hey I get a gift of a side bulb thingy as well.

You have to love communities of interest like this site.  I hope it stays true to the ideals of sharing and education.  Truly a great resource and the real essence of what the internet is all about.

Thanks

Bret

ha, I got the blue-vision side indicator globes as a gift too. they are of course for the indicator lamps on cars, they are colour matched to the blueish tinge of certain HID fronts globes - not the most useful thing to me.

I gave mine to a kid at work - Subaru, lowered, HID undercar lights, he looked at me with pure joy (put on your best wog accent now):

"Maaaaate, they are AAAAAAwwwwwsome, they will match my lighting system!"

 ;D

Keep in mind too that the stock globes degenerate - I've seen a chart indicating the a 2 year old globe has probably lost 20% if it's peak light output when new. If your lights are marginal, it might just be the globe's getting old.

I recently replaced my ~5 or 6 year old ordinary 60/55W H4 globe with a Hella "Plus 50" globe, and I don't know how much is the advantage of the "plus 50" and how much it's just that my old globe was "tired", but the light is now _heaps_ better.

Only cost ~$34 for a pair at the local Auto One too... Anyone who wants to try it is welcome to my spare globe...

big

ha! you could be right there Iain, as per usual, because my machine is 2nd hand it's hard to tell what condition various parts are. Had 20k on the clock, and all the soft bits where in good state, kept under cover...but the battery was gone - so perhaps the globe was on it's last.

Having said that - I can clearly see the difference (and so can the wife) between my front light and other motorcycles when approaching home!

Hey Dock,

 Sorry for the late reply been busy since Friday.
I got the globe from Monster Parts >this one< (http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/80060/Electrical/80060.html)

I actually think it is pointing a little high (the headlight) noticed when we were sitting at the intersection  coming off the M5.
Thought my light was pointing at the signs instead of the roadway. Must adjust it, but yes it is heaps better than the standard glode.
And it cost all of $10 US, pretty happy.
Still couldn't see squat through my dark visor thought even with a brighter globe.

Matty...

Just ordered mine and thanks Spider for your discount voucher use. Still works (Got my 10% off)....  [thumbsup]

Just need a "maintenance day" to install and re-align the headlight again........

yeah mine too, I still think it's shooting possums at night.....

no problem Big T, after you've installed post up what you think of the result!

Bret....you too!

was the service as good as it was for me? it was frickin brilliant !

Spider,

The service was brilliant. Haven't installed mine yet... I do need to adjust my headlight so will get it done either tonight or tomorrow.

Will let you know.

Bret

Hey Big T, are you getting two globes?
If so do you want both or want to part with the other?
I'm happy to take the other one off your hands and share the postage cost.

Let me know.

cheers
Matty...

Yep getting 2 glodes Matty..... Happy to share so we can sort it out when they arrive. We can then do a duel install and alignment on the "maintenance day"....  [thumbsup]

Cool...  [thumbsup]
Thanks.

Hey Big T did i miss somthing where did you get it  ???

go back to the start of the thread - I've posted the site link somewhere - and then use the code I posted on this page for 10% discount. You'll get a pair of globes - one for the Monster & one for the D16

Ok thanks [thumbsup]

Hey Dock got a 2 pack of these glodes and used Spiders discount code for 10% off as well........  [thumbsup]

Thanks Big T....although re-reading what I posted - I sound like a 2 am salesperson for an ab machine...

I tried SO MANY diets, none of them worked...then I installed the Philips X-treme light and I lost 4 pounds straight away and another 16 pounds over the next few months....and I never had to exercise!

after I wrote that Ian suggested that my original globe is getting on 5 years old and that is why....that's why I'm interested in hearing others evaluations.

Enjoy the weight loss revolution people!  ;D

Hey Spider I expect to loose at least 50 pounds in the first week and see the road 5,000 metres in front of me at night....

And if I don't I shall then sue you for $50,000,000 cause you said I would...

And I'll go to Today To Night and see Anna C and expose you.....

And I'll write a book about it all called " Big T Devours The Spider"......

And I'll get my people to see your people....

And..... Dam I just woke up again.... Or is those high altitude drug flash backs again......  :-X  [bang]

You will hear from me on the Philips Extreme H4 globe diet......

ah, a woman by the name of Oprah just left a message on my mobile saying she'd like me on the show...something about helping someone face their personal demons - is she talking about an engine rebuild or emotions - cause I'm there if it's the former!

I'd rather Anna C than Oprah. ;)

But then again, Oprah has more money....nearly as much as Dockstrada. [cheeky]

Well Spider your off the hook.....
I just lost 50 lbs
Your $50m is safe
No Anna C
No book launch
And your people won't be hearing from my people...
And best of all I can now see in the dark......  [moto]
The Philips Extreme H4 globe is actually pretty dam good...  [thumbsup]
Just installed it and went for a ride on a back road round the corner from me that doesn't have any street lights and I can see....
Rode it previously with the old halogen and could really notice the difference this time.
OOohh and those 12 virgins were at work on the new seat...... Aaahhhhh very comfy.......  ;D

nice....I'll let my solicitor know that they can focus their attention on the Guy Ritchie / Madonna case instead of my defence.

Bret Morris.....calling Bret....globe report please!

Spider,

Sorry for my tardiness.

The globe upgrade is a significant improvement over the standard globe.  I didnt really notice much when commuting around the city as the street lights are pretty good in the short run that I do. However, I have taken the bike out on the open road and that is when I really noticed the improvement. I had better visability both straight ahead and laterally.  I very cheap upgrade that we should all consider.

Thanks Spider for the tip.


Bret

ah, city night riding!

It's counter-intuitive but you actually need better lights for city riding than country - because in the country your light is obviously the most powerful and your eyes adjust to the vision....whilst in the city your light has to be better than the other lighting otherwise you end up with varying intensities...these are things 10 years of bicycle commuting have taught me...the eyes can't adjust quick enough to the dark patches between the pools of light....and the darkness get's you!

Glad you're happy Bret!

Spider,

I do very little riding at night and the short distance that I do is very well lit. 

I have to say that the lateral lighting on the open road was much better than I remembered from the stock lighting. I could see the kangaroos much sooner!!!

Cheers

Bret

yeah, I'm a bit worried about roos...I keep thinking "come on fellas, you can hear the bike, you can see the light....please don't bounce into the path!"

I have a mate who was pole-axed by a roo whilst mountain biking, the big bloke shock it's head and bounced off which is more than could be said for Stephen - he radioed for medical assistance!

Does anybody have a spare second globe from this buying frenzy that they may want to part with?

yeah heather, come over Saturday and I'll give you your book and a globe too....I'll even fit it for you

Spider

Hey cool - thank you Spider.  Tell me where and when and I'll be there!

Spider, it's only been a couple of days for you, and I find you still working your magic on the ladies? tsk tsk...

You just can't help yourself, can you?  :P

Talk about service. Your impressive Mr Spider.

BTW, I installed a HID kit in my standard headlamp. It was a bit of mucking around because I got a Bi-Xenon and had to drill out the back of the housing to make it fit. (I wouldn't bother getting the hi-beam again because you just don't need it!)

The light output is amazing. I got it from www.emsusa.com.au at the Syd Motor Show last year.

What is a headlight - I thought it was just for show.

Riding in the dark, next you'll be telling me you ride on the dirt  ;D

We all remember the incident on the road to Tarana, don't we. Those 500m of dirt almost represented an impassable barrier  :)

I rode out there last weekend and we took "Shooter Hill Rd" to Oberon. It had about 4 Km of dirt rode that they were regrading. I had to wait for the go-ahead to follow the roller over the newly dumped clay and gravel. It was as slippy as hell! I think that by the time I'd travelled 1 Km I pulled out in front of the grader because he was travelly just too slow. Any gravel/dirt road fear is now long gone! BTW that road is an awsum trip!

Spider should change his nick to "Slick" ?? Doncha reckon ??  ;D [laugh] [cheeky]

that should have been posted in 'friday funnies' section.  :D

the voucher for 10% off still works....and free international shipping....these guys and their globes are bloody brilliant.

it's winter this Saturday and for all the new guys on the site...

consider upgrading your globes....better visuals and better safety and really responsible mod to the monster (an LED back light and good brake pads are also 'responsible' mods)

And add the Supabrake Flasher unit to the LED rear and you will grab the cagers attention even more....   :o

http://www.vizi-tec.com/DUCATI/PRODUCT_DUCATI.htm (http://www.vizi-tec.com/DUCATI/PRODUCT_DUCATI.htm)

In regarding to headlight upgrade,
anyone know the dimension for the headlight glass len of a standard monster headlight unit?
i am looking for some substitute clear len for the headlight from other motorcycle parts if possible..
or else ultimately are there any shop that i could custome make a glass len around Sydney?

I think you'll find the stock reflector with a clear flat glass plate in front of it won't work "properly". The stock headlight uses the shapes in the lens to redirect the light to give it the "legal" pattern - where there's a sort of horizontal cutoff to the right (where oncoming traffic is) and an angled up cutoff to the left (where the glare isn't going to affect oncoming traffic).

If you want the clean look of the flat glass, try hunting for SV650 headlights - some of them (not the very first versions, but also no the newest ones) have flat glass (or plastic, I suspect) front "lenses" with multifaceted reflectors to give them the legal bean pattern. You should be able to pick up the whole headlight assembly from a wrecker for about 1/3rd what Ducati charge to fix a cracked lens...

(And please don't ride around with the stock reflector and a fat lens, I'll curse you and your parenthood everytime you glare in my eyes as we pass by at night...)

big

See bigiain's previous threads'o'rage (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=18975.0) response in regards to riding around with permanent high beams (valid points imho).

I should get one of those lamps form Monsterparts now that I don't have my HID lamp.

Spider, what is the discount code again?

not monsterparts...go to page one of this thread....but hold on cause they come in packs of two....wait a few days,I could have a spare.....Matty sounded like he 'might' need the other...let me clarify with the man!!

I'll hang tight Spider

Hey Spider, just a quick big THANKS for your posts re H4 globes - UK website thing. Just ordered some AND used the discount code you supplied as well. Been a member for less than 24 hours and may have solved a problem that's been bugging me for ages. Fantastic help. I owe you one. Will let you know if they make the difference I'm hoping for. Great simple tip tho...now for solving my standard factory pipes issue...
Cheers, Tim