Re: HID lights for R1100s

["john h. outlan" <joutlan@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <oilheads@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2003 10:31 PM
Subject: Re: HID lights for R1100s


> "john h. outlan" wrote:
>
> > I've heard of it done.  A friend of mine, Terry Evans, at
> > tevansmd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx can give you specific information on the kit,
etc.,
> > as he used to do it at BMW of Boca.  I'm sure he wouldn't mind an
inquistive
> > email.
> >
> > John H. Outlan CPA
> > 407-924-2727
> > 321-415-0234 (Fax)
> > http://users.adelphia.net/~joutlan
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Kit Scally" <kitscally@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <oilheads@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Friday, December 12, 2003 7:59 PM
> > Subject: HID lights for R1100s
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > Has anyone on the list fitted aftermarket HID globes to their machine?
> > I'm
> > > looking for a low-beam alternative to the standard 55W globe rather
than
> > > just fitting a 90 or 110W halogen (and relay!).
>
> I remember reading very recently that the DOT has banned the sale of HID
> conversions. Better check before spending the $$$.
>
> Jim
> microdoc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> '99 R1100RT '98 R1200C
> BMW MOA, RA, ABC

Jim,

Do you recall what their reasoning was?  (other than to make everything
illegal eventually in this land of the used-to-be free).  I couldn't find
anything on it.


John H. Outlan CPA
407-924-2727
321-415-0234 (Fax)

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