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boomtheroom
12th November 2015, 04:51
anyone know if these would be legal in newzealand?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Headlight-Assembly-w-Angel-Eye-HID-Projector-for-Suzuki-GSXR750-2008-2009-2010-/301397817593?hash=item462cb5b8f9:g:agIAAOSw8d9Uvgv o&vxp=mtr
Erelyes
12th November 2015, 07:28
Since they use actual projectors (rather than just a bulb+ballast), more than likely. It's all about beam pattern, and a 'bulb and ballast' (i.e. cheap) HID kit in a reflector housing has the beam pattern every which way.

You will need to make sure the cutoff shields are cut for RHD.

If in doubt, getting a BKMoto or similar kit, and fitting it to your existing housing, may be a safer bet.
bogan
12th November 2015, 07:30
If you can get the low beam 'cut-off-line' changed to Left Side Traffic it should be fine.

Some people might tell you it has to be E marked, but that just means it has been tested and complies with the standards; you can use a non E marked one so long as it complies with our standards.
FJRider
12th November 2015, 08:03
If you can get the low beam 'cut-off-line' changed to Left Side Traffic it should be fine.

I would think as it was designed and built to "Dip" to the right ... for use in the US of A (or at least countries that drive on the right) .. I doubt if it could be changed.

So to answer the original question as the item stands .. No.


Some people might tell you it has to be E marked, but that just means it has been tested and complies with the standards; you can use a non E marked one so long as it complies with our standards.

Probably the issue may only arise in this regard ... if it needs re-vinned.
Stirts
12th November 2015, 08:50
Bumble Bee, is that you?

317214

Transformers. More than meets the eye!!!
bogan
12th November 2015, 21:38
I would think as it was designed and built to "Dip" to the right ... for use in the US of A (or at least countries that drive on the right) .. I doubt if it could be changed.

So to answer the original question as the item stands .. No.



Probably the issue may only arise in this regard ... if it needs re-vinned.
I've had hid stuff changed before, its probably just a matter of swapping out the beam shutters, or even just flipping it over. Either way, it's not a showstopper without first asking the supplier.
Erelyes
12th November 2015, 21:41
I've had hid stuff changed before, its probably just a matter of swapping out the beam shutters, or even just flipping it over. Either way, it's not a showstopper without first asking the supplier.

Sometimes you can flip the shields, sometimes you can make a new one with metal and tinsnips. Sometimes the whole projector bowl is different (usually more the case with OEMs)