[Ducati] ST3 Headlights

[Richard Budd]

I replaced the stock low beam bulb with a HID replacement kit. Not cheap, but the best light upgrade I've ever seen. I don't even use the high beam now, it looks like a birthday candle.
Later I added some Egan brackets with Hella driving lights ( http://www.rallylights.com/hella/ff050.asp ) controlled by the high beam switch. They pull more amps than the stock high beam, but as long as I'm not at idle the alternator can keep up.

Richard Budd


----- Original Message ----
From: Izaak <ducnet at livnay.com>
To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati at ducati.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 10:47:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Ducati] ST3 Headlights

With both beams on, you are burning 110 w instead 
of 55 w.  I don't recommend it.  Using the 
passing circuit is momentary and won't burn anything, but having both on will.

Maybe you can look into some external fog lamps 
on a separate circuit?  Either way, you will be 
squeezing a lot from the alternator/battery .

Maybe try one of the brighter lamps 
out?  Xenon?  I forgot the name.  They are 
expensive, like $50-70 for a bulb, but much whiter.