R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Sun Jul 15, 2018 11:51 pm (Last edited: Sun Jul 15, 2018 11:52 pm)
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The tiny long life parking lights seem anemic compared to other LED lights on the RS. I'm sure they serve a purpose to provide limited visibility for the bike when the engine is off but the ignition circuit is on. They'll probably last the life of the bike. Maybe there's no need but has anyone found an LED replacement that fits the same bulb socket? Thanks.
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I'm running with these:
2017 R1200RS Lupin Blue/Grey Metallic
2017 R NineT Scrambler |
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Zitat von AZGeek im Beitrag #2 AZGeek...These are exactly what I've been looking for! Do you know if they (Cyclops) makes LED replacements for the H7 low/high beam bulbs as well?
2016 BMW R1200RS
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Zitat von duerrs im Beitrag #3 Yes, Cyclops does have LED replacements for the H7 bulbs. I have a couple on my RS (and an even a brighter one on my R nineT) and they work great so far. Because of the cooling fans on the back of the bulbs the end cap/covers on the RS won't fit with the bulbs in place. I am going to try a universal rubber end cap or some other creative solution that will keep moisture out but still allow enough room for some air circulation. Here's a pic with the H7s on both low and high beam. Note: even though the H7s will operate in low and high, the low beam position on the bike only operates on low and the one on the high beam position only operates on high. I'm pretty sure this is because of the wiring on the RS. With the Clearwater Krista's I have more than enough light to be seen during the day, and to see well at night. My only affiliation with Cyclops Adventure Sports is that I'm a happy customer. Their service is great. R1200RS_P1020099_100_101.gif - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)
2017 R1200RS Lupin Blue/Grey Metallic
2017 R NineT Scrambler |
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Yes they can induce the dreaded “bulb failure warning” in the CANBUS.. just installed a set and, boom! there it is.. now, to go about finding a solution to the warning.. Is there a way to code this out or wire in a resistor to equalize the circuit sensor?
2016 R1200RS Premium pkg. Granite
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Zitat von TOM1911 im Beitrag #7 After about two weeks riding with the bulb failure warning icon on the dash, I just completed an install of a pair of CANBUS resistors I purchased from Horizon LEDs.. No more fail warning on the display but, I’ve got to clean up the extra wiring the resistors add to the headlight housings. Coupled with the LED H7 conversion, the open access ports are looking a bit like a jury rigged affair. I may, at some point this winter, pull the front clip apart to sanitize the wiring and, possibly add in a horn that has some volume and tone.
2016 R1200RS Premium pkg. Granite
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Zitat von rclompus im Beitrag #6 I haven't had any issues with a bulb error using the Cyclops T10's, nor with the H7's, after 5 months and about 2000 miles. But I do get a bulb error with the T10's on my 2017 R nineT, so I went with a different LED bulb there AFTER I installed their 10.0 H4 LED. The parking light LED that I have can't handle the heat from the OEM halogen bulb. Once I changed that out to the LED bulb then the parking light LED has worked just fine.
2017 R1200RS Lupin Blue/Grey Metallic
2017 R NineT Scrambler |
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I just tried some H7 LED bulbs. Changed the low beam one first. Beam spread was good, but the bulb failure light came on on the dash and the main beam (which I hadn’t go around to changing) went on full beam irrespective of the switch position. I presume this is because it thinks you need a beam to see your way home in the dark. Didn’t get as far as changing the main beam as I put the original bulb back in, so now error light has gone. |
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Zitat von Keith R im Beitrag #10 What year is your RS? Mine is a 2017 and I've had no problems with the Cyclops H7. Their customer service is great, so I'd give them a call to see what they would suggest. Perhaps adding a resistor module if you went with a different brand than Cyclops.
2017 R1200RS Lupin Blue/Grey Metallic
2017 R NineT Scrambler |
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Zitat von AZGeek im Beitrag #11Zitat von Keith R im Beitrag #10 Mine is a 2017. I didn’t get the Cyclops. I will have a look online for a resistor. |
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