I agree with some of the statements on this thread about HIDâs being more intense and possibly more blinding. However, I have HIDâs on my bike and when they are actually set up correctly they donât dazzle. The principle of HIDâs is that the light is much clearer â less yellow if you will, and this translates to better definition and contrast on the road. Signs light up more clearly and road markings (if there are any left in this country) show up better. I donât ride faster with my HIDâs, I just find them safer for me. If some numpty were to come toward me and deliberately put their full beam on then Iâd just slow down and sound my Stebel horn as I went by. There is no excuse for deliberately blinding oncoming traffic. The Highway Code states that if you are dazzled by oncoming traffic you should slow down â NOT BLIND THEM BACK! Iâm not perfect but I do drive with my hand near the full beam switch at night to switch my mains off as soon as I see the light from another vehicle.
In all new cars that have HIDâs there are laws that state that they must self adjust (as you drive along they compensate for the attitude of the car) â this sometimes means that as you go over a bump that moves the front of the car downwards the lights start to point up. When you get past the bump the lights take a moment to re-adjust. This is what may dazzle. As well as this they have to have washer jets/wipers to keep them clean. In home installations this is not law. Anyone can fit a set to any vehicle â if they are not competent they may not adjust the beam properly and this leads to dazzling. If the lens of the headlight isnât clean enough then it can lead to dazzling. I have set mine up correctly and clean them diligently before each ride.
As for where to get them â I bought mine from
HIDS4U and have no problems. Ian at HIDS4U is a good chap to do business with. My set cost £199 for both sides. You can buy one side for £100 IIRC. If any part of the system fails there is a two year guarantee in place â I have tried it and it is genuine. Try finding that with an Ebay seller (you may find it, but how much trust would you put in it?) I feel that you pay your money and you take your choice. Itâs up to you where to spend your money!
