Aftermarket HID gets very hot


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Mrjessehlee

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I have just noticed that the whole haedlights gets not warm but hot to touch even after about 20min ride.
Previous owner installed the aftermarket kit and I just replaced the bulb. Maybe its been always this hot not sure.. but I've just noticed it.

Does anyone here have the same issue? Or know if this is normal?
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leem00

Sport touring Member
Elite Member
Rabbitman109 said:
HID's do run hotter than halogen bulbs. I assume you are talking about just a PIP bulb kit. If you want to upgrade your headlight, let me know.
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If they run hotter .... when doing retro fits do you add a vent hole to keep the lenses from yellowing/hazing over?
 
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Rabbitman109

Lumen Junkie
Elite Member
leem00 said:
If they run hotter .... when doing retro fits do you add a vent hole to keep the lenses from yellowing/hazing over?
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No, the projector actually dissipates the heat since most of it is aluminum, so it isn't putting all the heat on the lens.
 

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