DDM HID unpacking

[thekw]

So i bought my DDM hid kit and it took about 11 days which i personally thought took forever.
These are the 35W H7 8k.

The boxing was poorly done... some what falling apart and the kit itself look shabby and not sturdy. And i think there might be small cracks on the bulb covers...

Here are the pictures:












So I was wondering, are these all the pieces you are suppose to get?

I'll try and get these installed soon and upload before and after pics.

[sincalirider]

Yup, that's all you get. There's a good reason I switched from DDM to Volt, that's one of them.

[thekw]

What are the small pieces? the 4 small pieces? 2 small and 2 middle small

[sincalirider]

My old DDM had a piece that was on the bulbs wiring that would sit in the rubber boot. That might be it. The small pieces look like scrap pieces.

[GEAUXnavy80]

the "larger" small pieces are used as the opposite side to the rubber seal that is in-line close to the bulbs. VERY useful on our (03-06) bikes with the rubber dust covers behind headlights. Instead of cutting a 1" hole in the back of the plastic dust covers (07+), the plastic will back up into the rubber backing and keep a good seal on the dust cover. I love my DDM kit (especially because I think we can't complain at the cost).

[thekw]

oh i see let me figure it out. need to wash my bike then ill try to install them. just too lazy with the final examinations all done and im just kicking it with couple beers and roomies. lol

What is the smaller small piece then? it doesnt look like just any scrap...

[tridav3]

Got the exact same kit. It's pretty good. No problems so far. Kind of **** packaging though here too

Remember kids, always drink and drive.

[thekw]

I found out those little pieces are to fill the gap of those bigger pieces.... lol. to make it a full oval.

Sorry for asking this but that plastic cover protecting the bulb itself can be taken off? and how does those plastic pieces fit?

anywhere is there a video of step by step? im total noob.

[sincalirider]

Screw the cap off and break the base off. I cut it with a pair of scissors.

As for install, check out this thread; http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t=131095

[Relate-A-Moto]

I could have sworn DDM used to ship out from CA where they're headquartered out, at least that's how I remembered getting my first kit a couple of years ago. My most recent kit was sent from China, took longer, and also seemed to be packaged rather poorly.

[thekw]

Can someone tlel me exactly how to use the black piece?

[Lavo81]

I believe you put them on the bottom of the bulbs where the wires attach. the tabs on the other side are to get the correct distance from the bulbs so they will secure in place with the wire on the headlight.

[Lavo81]

You might have to sand or cut down the tabs a LITTLE to be able to lock the bulbs into place.

[TheX]

They work fine, but you definitely get what you pay for in packages and shipping dealy.

[RNrider]

Anybody know of a good 'how to' source for installing DDM HIDs on a 2009rr?

[Lavo81]

The install is pretty much straightforward you just need to find a place to put your ballasts.

Here's a write up, the install starts 1/4 way down. And its for a 07/08 but same idea.

http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t=140930

[Nuttynu]

congrats you will love your new vision..at night that is

[thekw]

how do i get the black piece on the back of the bulb? the opening is so small and cant really fit..

[Lavo81]

The black pieces should flex a little (dont pull them apart so they break), but if remember correctly you can just push the wires in one at a time and they will fit through the slice on the side.

Put wires through one at a time then slide up to bulb. When I did mine I had to but some of the tabs off to make it fit correctly.

[ifiexplode]

Lol quit being a baby about the packaging. They came. They work great.

[Neptune]

Originally Posted by ifiexplode

Lol quit being a baby about the packaging. They came. They work great.

That's what I was thinking haha. But yeah hope you like em!

[iptydafool]

That's how I got mine, but hey, they work. No complaints yet.

[thekw]

So guys i installed them, installing was piece of cake, but placing the ballasts were a bitch.... actually let me rephrase, ballasts fit in the little gap between the lights, but i couldnt find room for all that excess wire and the other smaller rectangular/cube part attached to ballasts. So.... I did a true DIY and heat taped them on.... looks kind of ghetto and any sort of input/ideas/thoughts would be great.

ill have some pics up shortly.

[thekw]

And matter in fact i think i am missing the part under the front of fairring...

[thekw]

Here are the pics.

First of all, here is before and after of the HIDS.

Before:


After:



And heres how is "temp" stored the wires and ballasts and so on.... yeah looks like **** i admit, input would be nice.




this is where the ballasts are at:

[thekw]

And if you look at the last picture, i think i am missing a part that covers the bottom of the front fairring, does anybody know what im talking about?



THAT place.... hmmm this is a 04 cbr600rr

[sincalirider]

What's with all the electrical tape?

[thekw]

how else am i suppose to hold it up? LOL

[sincalirider]

Mounted inside the fairings? There's a couple how to threads that show where the hide that stuff at.

[thekw]

Most of them have a compartment thing under the middle separator between the lights, but i dont? any help please?