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Help!
Can anyone tell me how many Amps the XT600E headlight acesses?
My brother bought a HID 4300k kit to fit on the 2002 DT125R but he is also having ideas of selling the bike so.. I might keep it if he won't sell it the kit aswell...
The kit he bought needs 4.0 amps to work.....
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Should be fine. The XT system can handle that no prob. Standard 55/60 watt headlight draws about 4 or 5 amps. Your XT is fused for that, should be fine.
Just don't cross any wires ... and watch your polarity when doing the switch.
Disconnect battery for the job. Have spare fuses on hand in case you screw up.
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55W divided by 12v = 4,583A (+ loss in heat, wires, connections ect)
HID is usually wat less than that, but requires some to get it burning, afterthat it doen't use much.
The xt should be wery capable of that.
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Thanks for the info!
Just have to wait and hope he won't sell the HID kit... :P
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The typical HID kit uses a 35W system, although you can purchase a 55W as well, but for small headlight housings, its wiser to keep the 35 due to heat generated.
if you want, go to DDMtuning.com and you can purchase a kit of your choice for roughly $25 USD plus shipping. I'm doing this when I get plates on my bike.
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Hi Bob!
I just checked the website you gave...
The hid kit I'd like is actually 60usd... single bulb with hi and lo
I do have one question...
Why is there soo much discrepancy out there on the bulbs their selves?
some offer 4000k others 4100k others 4300k and others 4500k and so on...
And, can a lamp from different make fit on anyother HID kit?
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