Where can I find an H7 -> H4 adapter?
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Mr.Azim
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wrong kit? if it wasn't it should plug and play... unless this is a flashy, looks-great-at-tim's, non-stock mod (which should/could theoretically plug and play as well).
Seen a lot of HID kits plug and play or need splicing, which leads to a crapload of other issues if done incorrectly.
Seen a lot of HID kits plug and play or need splicing, which leads to a crapload of other issues if done incorrectly.
kawi_girl
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I could splice it, but I'm not sure which wires need to go with which, that's why I'm hoping to just find an adapter and not have to get into all that
Mr.Azim
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http://www.jrponline.com/cs/company/privacy.aspx
Give these guy a call, they're in Mississauga and deal with automotive customizing and bling like that... they might be able to tell you where to go if they don't carry it, or if it even exists.
Johnston Research & Performance
2344 South Sheridan Way
Mississauga
ON L5J2M4
(905) 822-7223
(905) 822-5508
Email: info@jrponline.com
Not sure which number is the main line, but try both or e-mail them.
Give these guy a call, they're in Mississauga and deal with automotive customizing and bling like that... they might be able to tell you where to go if they don't carry it, or if it even exists.
Johnston Research & Performance
2344 South Sheridan Way
Mississauga
ON L5J2M4
(905) 822-7223
(905) 822-5508
Email: info@jrponline.com
Not sure which number is the main line, but try both or e-mail them.
kawi_girl
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Thanks, I ended up going to my Local auto parts store and just buying h4 sockets and re wiring everything so that both headlights come on as DRLs, which meant I would have to go with h4s to have both a high and low beam working on both lights. I'll try and post up some pics once its all done 
Gryphon
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Hi KawiGirl!Thanks, I ended up going to my Local auto parts store and just buying h4 sockets and re wiring everything so that both headlights come on as DRLs, which meant I would have to go with h4s to have both a high and low beam working on both lights. I'll try and post up some pics once its all done
I see you figured it out...
H4 lights have three wires, with both a high beam and a low beam.
H7 has only 2 wires and is a dedicated high beam.
Therefore, you cannot simply use an adapter (as if the socket was the only difference)!
Let me guess - you purchased an H4 HID kit, when you required H7, right?
Your solution is interesting and I hope your bike's charging system is up to it...
Personally, unless you're strafing back-country lines & concessions at 2 AM, I would avoid HIDs.
Replace your stock lamps instead with PIAA high-output, vibration-resistant motorcycle bulbs.
H4 lamps bounce their light off a reflector and thus generate a specific pattern of illumination.
HID lamps often do not play nice, and even their low beam can be like a full-time high beam...
I simply use PIAAs (and always run the high beam in daytime - important safety tip).
Therefore HIDs would seem to actually offer most benefit in the daytime!
However, at night you could be blinding people (morons in minivans, rushing at you whilst texting with their thumbs, heheh...)
Anyway, good luck - and let us know how it all turns out.
Regards
kawi_girl
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Ya unfortunately that's exactly what happened, but it turned out totally fine. All that's left to do is wait for my switches to come in the mail now (gotta LOVE living in Canada and waiting what feels like an eternity for Santa to bring prezzies in the mail
). I see what you mean about the brightness of the HIDs though...I went with the 35w kit as opposed to the 55w and it is still bright as hell....oh well, after all this wiring, there's no going back now!
