oilfieldtrash
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posted July 11, 2010 04:37 AM
I can't see sh*t with Low beams on
Is this normal? When I ride with low beams on only the two small outside lights are on and I can't see anything while riding. I have to use my brights. Should the two big lights on the inside be on when using low beams?
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LAB3
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posted July 11, 2010 05:39 AM
Hey Shane........ yes the center two are Low beams. Check your fuse, etc.
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1badzx12r
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posted July 11, 2010 05:40 AM
yeap . check your fuse
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oilfieldtrash
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posted July 11, 2010 05:43 AM
Thanks I'll check it.
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posted July 11, 2010 05:47 AM
How is the engine doing? Any more crud in the oil?
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oilfieldtrash
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posted July 11, 2010 05:59 AM
Well the fuse was fine. The two center lights come on when bike is running but you can't see anything with just those on. I have to turn my brights on to see anything. Is this a problem for anyone else?
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oilfieldtrash
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posted July 11, 2010 06:02 AM
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How is the engine doing? Any more crud in the oil?
Havent changed it since then but it sounds great and runs like a champ. Drove into work today. Left 5 minutes later than usual. I thought I was gonna be late cause I'm usually at work 3-5 minutes before it starts and I ended up 10 minutes early.  I usually drive my car. Cuts down on the driving time significantly on the 14.
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posted July 11, 2010 06:15 AM
My 14 low beams are adjusted too low to. I need to look in the service manual and see how to adjust them up a little. Glad to know the engine is running OK.
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oilfieldtrash
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posted July 11, 2010 06:34 AM
Yeah that's what I'm talking about. They got the things pointing to the ground.
Anyone ever adjust the low beams?
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blackbullet76
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posted July 11, 2010 06:39 AM
Yeah, takes a 10mm socket best I remember. I think you take off the ram air duct covers to expose the adjustment screws.
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posted July 11, 2010 07:05 AM
the problem is ..when you adjust the low beams ..your also adjusting the high beams .. because bulbs are in the same housing
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zx-14lvr
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posted July 11, 2010 11:29 AM
keep the front wheel on the ground
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bykw2
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posted July 11, 2010 06:52 PM
I switch my low beams and hi beam to HID's they work great. I have a guy who sell the thin ballast hid's for $190 per set if anyone is interested....
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epd345
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posted July 12, 2010 01:25 PM
Yea I agree, the low beams alone are dangerous at night!!!!! I was considering a set of HID but I understand there is no way to adjust the beams once installed.
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posted July 12, 2010 05:42 PM
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Yea I agree, the low beams alone are dangerous at night!!!!! I was considering a set of HID but I understand there is no way to adjust the beams once installed.
Really? Why is that? Do the HID's do away with the factory buckets/adjusters? All I did was swap the factory bulbs out for higher wattage bright whites -- gave me another 30 to 40 foot visibility both hi and low........cheap too!
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posted July 12, 2010 06:20 PM
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Yeah, takes a 10mm socket best I remember. I think you take off the ram air duct covers to expose the adjustment screws.
Correct. Looks like about 3 full turns on the vertical adjustment bolt raised the low beam to a normal pattern that does not blind on coming traffic on low beam. Ride it with the ram air covers off so you can make final adjustments. This may differ from one bike to the next. Rider weight will make a difference as well as how you have your forks set. 2-44 in Service manual shows the vertical and horizontal adjusters.
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BobC
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posted July 12, 2010 11:41 PM
In Europe they don't allow HID's on a vehicle unless the beam height is self levelling and headlamp cleaning is fitted.
This for the comfort and safety of everyone else on the road. They also don't allow HID type bulbs in headlamp units designed for halogen bulbs as the beam pattern is not correct. Has the USA got road vehicle lighting regulations?
The projector type headlamps on the 14 work very well when properly adjusted.
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posted July 13, 2010 11:38 AM
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In Europe they don't allow HID's on a vehicle unless the beam height is self levelling and headlamp cleaning is fitted.
This for the comfort and safety of everyone else on the road. They also don't allow HID type bulbs in headlamp units designed for halogen bulbs as the beam pattern is not correct. Has the USA got road vehicle lighting regulations?
The projector type headlamps on the 14 work very well when properly adjusted.
That is the same laws here in the states however its rarely enforced unless the cop really wants to be a ass or you're running around with ridiculous headlight aiming and or light color way beyond normal like 8-12k kelvin.
As for the OP, maybe your headlight wires are crossed somewhere? The inner and outer lights should come on if you flip your highs on. I notice you said tiny lights, are you referring to the small parking lamp?
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posted July 13, 2010 11:41 AM
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Yea I agree, the low beams alone are dangerous at night!!!!! I was considering a set of HID but I understand there is no way to adjust the beams once installed.
No, the HID still allow full headlight adjustments, it works the same way as a normal bulb, only difference is it has a ballast attached to it. I have 55Watt DDM units and I will never ride without it, beam pattern and brightness is superb. Ill try to take a night pic later on to show its light pattern and brightness.
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posted July 13, 2010 08:11 PM
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Yea I agree, the low beams alone are dangerous at night!!!!! I was considering a set of HID but I understand there is no way to adjust the beams once installed.
I don't see how that is the case when the only part yo are changing is the bulb.
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posted July 14, 2010 05:09 AM
Hey Lab - found the history on my buddies ebay account but the seller is no more........they were "xenon gas super white bulbs" ( simulated HID ) with 55/60 watt draw and 85/100 watt equivalent output........they're still available at roughly $20/pair from UK with free shipping
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posted July 14, 2010 05:51 AM
Thanks for looking. SlLVR_ BLT has some Bright lights too. I am looking at my options. For now just adjusting them is a Big improvment.
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posted July 14, 2010 09:06 AM
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Hey Lab - found the history on my buddies ebay account but the seller is no more........they were "xenon gas super white bulbs" ( simulated HID ) with 55/60 watt draw and 85/100 watt equivalent output........they're still available at roughly $20/pair from UK with free shipping
Its better to just real HID for a little more money. In all my years of playing with stupid light bulbs from maybe 20 diff brands none of them really have any increased lumens (light output) in fact most of them just change light color but looks dimmer then the stock shit. The closest halogen based bulb that was semi worth it was the Silverstars but they don't last worth a shit.
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posted July 14, 2010 11:00 AM
clutch the front up when you need to see further
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posted July 14, 2010 12:18 PM
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clutch the front up when you need to see further
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