I'm running PIAA's newest H4 bulb called "Extreme White" which is a step up from the "Super white" bulb. Puts out a light intensity of 4150 K and is definitely a lot more white, not as "yellow" as the previous one. I bought them from CBT Imports, http://www.cbtimports.com/ or can get them from Cal BMW/Triumph in Mt View. (next door to each other) I actually have an extra bulb, never used, as I had to buy a two pack, if the HID deal comes thru, that I would like to sell.
The HID set up I referred to is a group buy thru the LD riders from Baja Designs. http://www.bajadesigns.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv? It consists of a Controller (transformer), ignitor, bulb and H4 adapter and draws about 50W. They have come down in price from the days of $1,000 or more; now list for $355, the LDR group buy is for $280. We are still looking for some more participants to get to the magic number if anyone is interested. Even though the GTS is a one bulb, one lamp bike (I never heard back from the European contact who was to look into a two lamp version in one of the European countries) and the HID bulb is a non filament bulb, therefore no high/ low beam, I have talked to several of the riders that have gone to them. If aimed right, they have never been flashed and is like having a bright beam on all the time. They swear the "shielded" HID bulb is as good as or better than the bright beam of a "Super White" bulb as tested side by side with two Triumph Tigers and in the second lamp of a dual lamp bike. It is attractive to me, because when going from bright (along with my aux Piaa's) to low beam it is really a difference, like some one turned out the lights and it is important with all the night driving I do on rally's. The real "tits" setup for those with dual lamps is to use one shielded bulb for low and an "unshielded" bulb in the other lamp socket for high. -- Dave Biasotti // Fremont, CA '93 GTS Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 09:46:23 -0800 From: Michael Cordon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Riding to Guggenheim Dave - Awesome ride report! Btw, what "extreme white bulb" are you running in the headlight? And, what HID set do you have on order? Thanks again for most excellent ride report. Mike Cordon '94 GTS
