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Have you considered upgrading to LED H7's?
I did this (Cyclops kit) and have never looked back.
Andres
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Have you considered upgrading to LED H7's?
I did this (Cyclops kit) and have never looked back.
Andres
I would go this route. No coding
https://d2d-accessories.myshopify.com/products/bmw-r1200-gs-2014-2017-led-replacement-headlight
https://d2d-accessories.myshopify.com/products/bmw-r1200-gs-2014-2017-led-replacement-headlight
That would be an option if OEM leds where not an option, but it's my humble opinion that the OEM LEDs on the GS offers the best available light for the GS.
On my 1300GT I changed the Hi beams to 2 x 50 Xenons, and the GS OEM LED offers as much light, and its reach is just as good.
Having dissed the OEM LED unit’s shortcomings ; I must add that it’s a fabulous lighting tool and way superior to halogen offerings . Does anyone remember BTBR who was a saviour of night vision in those horrendous halogen days ?
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I was being ironic..................
BTBR set up my old 1200GS, Hella fogs & spots on a Migsel light bar ~ seems proper old skool now
Andres
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So what’s the fix time when the LED unit eventually fails? Are they a stock item? They are a very quick job for scrotes to steal; so can dealers offer a ride in- ride out service ?
Typical lifespan for a LED is several thousand hours. For the average bike, 100 000 km = 2000 hrs.
Depends on your needs, but for most riders, the DRL will be on most of the time, and perhaps the low beam/high beam perhaps 10% of the time. Thus, we are talking lifetime for the LED assembly.
Heath kills the LEDs, and the DRL use less power than the hi/lo beams, thus less heath generated when DRL are on. Additionally there is a cooling fan when more cooling is required.
Thus, say you are driving in lots of dusty roads, and lots of slow speed driving combined with the hi/lo beam on, this will be a challenge for the cooling.
Also, this is a mass produced item, production fails may occure (then it will probably fail within the warranty periode).
And occasionally, shit may happen.
But for the majority, the LED will never fail, so don't worry….
Make sure you fit a couple of 10w led spot lights. At least this will get you home when on "holiday"
How many of us actually ride in the dark?....
How many of us actually ride in the dark?....
if ya warranty runs out then you could probably retrofit a non led unit
Rarely in the evening, However many a dark early start !
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I’ve yet to see an aftermarket LED bulb that is anywhere near a standard build, let alone the OEM LED fitted to the GS or indeed the Golf I have.
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