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#1 | Headlight R1200RS 2017 datum

Fri Mar 06, 2020 12:34 am

Just bought 2017 bike which is fabulous. The headlight, however, on full beam seems a bit shit . Not sure if is wrongly adjusted(Seems ok) or that it is just not that great. Any thoughts?
Do I need to upgrade, add lighting?
Thanks

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#2 | RE: Headlight R1200RS 2017 datum

Fri Mar 06, 2020 12:59 am

Look at thread

RE: Aftermarket Headlamps...Thoughts?

Ged

2019 R1250 GS TE Black

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#3 | RE: Headlight R1200RS 2017 datum

Fri Mar 06, 2020 9:34 am

I could and probably rightly be accused of some bias here but Denali D4's are your new bestest friends

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#4 | RE: Headlight R1200RS 2017 datum

Fri Mar 20, 2020 2:03 am

I found that the headlight aim height adjustment was very low. It was really only illuminating right in front of the bike. I followed a guide similar to THIS ONE and it lights the road as it should.

-mc

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#5 | RE: Headlight R1200RS 2017 datum

Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:00 pm

Zitat von Paulbjon im Beitrag #1
Just bought 2017 bike which is fabulous. The headlight, however, on full beam seems a bit shit . Not sure if is wrongly adjusted(Seems ok) or that it is just not that great. Any thoughts?
Do I need to upgrade, add lighting?
Thanks

Check 2 things first - (1) Aim of the headlamp assemblies, and (2) Seating of the bulb in the hole in the reflector.

Properly aimed and installed, I would not call nighttime lighting bad as sh*t, but like with all stock motorcycles it can be improved.

Regards,
Grumpy Goat
RSWasserboxer.com

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#6 | RE: Headlight R1200RS 2017 datum

Sat Mar 21, 2020 1:20 am (Last edited: Sat Mar 21, 2020 1:21 am)

Zitat von Fugly im Beitrag #3
I could and probably rightly be accused of some bias here but Denali D4's are your new bestest friends

I'm similarly biased and am enjoying a pair of HIDs on my bike. Turns night into day.

Plug N Play kit readily available at HID.com

Carpe Diem!

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