Trail Tech Lighting Systems (HID)
When it comes to auxiliary lighting, nothing beats an HID (high intensity discharge) system. Ever look into an arc welder? That same technology is used by HID systems to produce brilliant bluish-white light. HID is several times brighter than any halogen system, and it draws less power.
If you're wondering whether you should get Trail Tech LED or HID lights, here's a comparison of beam patters and light intensities. HID on left, LED on right. As you can see from the chart, the HID light travels further (almost 400') and has more intensity then the LED lights.
Until now we couldn't find an HID system suitable for motorcycles, because they require a separate ballast (starter), and they were too big, and they were several times more expensive than traditional halogen setups. However the Trail Tech HID lights contain their own internal ballasts, so there's no need for a remote ballast. They're virtually plug-and-play, all you need to do is wire up a switch and apply 12 volt power.
These lights feature rubber dampers within the housing to reduce vibration, which increases bulb life.
SCMR16 features:
· Ideal for extreme riding conditions
· Easy to install
· CNC machined from solid 6061 billet aluminum
· Satin black finish
· Includes Clear silicone cover to protect against chips
· Amber silicone covers also available
· 30 watts each (draws less than 3 amps)
· No need for a relay or external ballast
· 3+ times brighter than halogen
· Patterns are round, not flat or truncated so the light can be mounted in any direction
· Measures 2.5" diameter, 4" long, 3.5" high including the mounting post
· Weigh only 14.4 ounces
· Can be mounted in any configuration - left, right, up, down
Available in 2 beam patterns:
- 12° Spot beam angle
- 36° Flood beam angle
Trail Tech HID lights can be mounted on any motorcycle, all you need is a LightBar (or other suitable mounting point), and a switch. Because the system draws so little power you don't need a separate relay to handle the amperage load. Because the ballast is in the light housing itself, there's no need to find alternative locations for a big remote ballast box.
Photos show a Trail Tech HID on an F800GS, using a BestRest LightBar.
For more photos of the Trail Tech lights on the bike, click HERE.
Trail Tech HID lights have a characteristic blue-white color rated at 5600K, with a 1850 lumen output. In laymen's terms that's BRILLIANT.
If you've seen another HID light on the market that looks almost identical to these Trail Tech HID lights, that's because Trail Tech makes the same model for other lighting companies, and puts their brand name on the housing. Those other lights cost more.
Note: These lights take a few seconds to reach full illumination after the switch is thrown. IOW, the lights are not "instant on". For this reason they're not considered a "high beam" substitute that you can flick on at a moment's notice, like you would with your stock headlight's high beam.
If you run your lights all the time, you can expect to replace a bulb from time to time. Like the tires on your bike, these bulbs wear out. However the amount of light you get from these bulbs makes the occasional replacement worth it. For info on Trail Tech's warranty coverage, click here.
When riding on the street in the rain, we STRONGLY recommend fitting the included silicone cover onto the light. This prevents rain from being forced past the watertight seals at the lens. Don't wash the lights with a high pressure hose or power washer. Water intrusion is rare, but you should do what you can to prevent it from happening.
Check with local authorities before operating HID systems on public roadways. We use them all the time when we're riding the streets and highways, but your local regulations may vary.
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