accessories » Retrofitting Center LED running light

Is this possible? I'd like to retrofit this onto my RS. Is it pricey?

Don't know where you are located, but yes in the US its pricey. It's the software to enable the light that not available this
is also true for the dynamic brake light.

Zitat von Mark im Beitrag #2

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Don't know where you are located, but yes in the US its pricey. It's the software to enable the light that not available this
is also true for the dynamic brake light.

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The late Joel Woolf from Southern California had the center LED light added to his bike when he purchased it back in 2015.
Joel told me the dealer would not do other RSs after his was done.
From what I remember BMW would not allow the dealer to order the part or software.

Aren't they illegal in the US, which is why they aren't fitted as standard?

Zitat von Freddyfruitbat im Beitrag #5

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Aren't they illegal in the US, which is why they aren't fitted as standard?

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Why not just fit the light and tap into an ignition switched supply?

The only reason it’s software controlled as standard is because of the ambient light function where it changes between DRL and main lights in low light situations.

I realise it would be powered up all the time the ignition is on but really cant see it effecting the headlight beam throw.

If you can’t get the actual light unit out there send me a PM and I’ll get you a price from a U.K. dealer and then you would just need to add postage costs, which would probably be in the region of £20 - £25

Zitat von Duds im Beitrag #7

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Why not just fit the light and tap into an ignition switched supply?

The only reason it’s software controlled as standard is because of the ambient light function where it changes between DRL and main lights in low light situations.

I realise it would be powered up all the time the ignition is on but really cant see it effecting the headlight beam throw.

If you can’t get the actual light unit out there send me a PM and I’ll get you a price from a U.K. dealer and then you would just need to add postage costs, which would probably be in the region of £20 - £25

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Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #8

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Zitat von Duds im Beitrag #7

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Why not just fit the light and tap into an ignition switched supply?

The only reason it’s software controlled as standard is because of the ambient light function where it changes between DRL and main lights in low light situations.

I realise it would be powered up all the time the ignition is on but really cant see it effecting the headlight beam throw.

If you can’t get the actual light unit out there send me a PM and I’ll get you a price from a U.K. dealer and then you would just need to add postage costs, which would probably be in the region of £20 - £25

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Zitat von Duds im Beitrag #7

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Why not just fit the light and tap into an ignition switched supply?

The only reason it’s software controlled as standard is because of the ambient light function where it changes between DRL and main lights in low light situations.

I realise it would be powered up all the time the ignition is on but really cant see it effecting the headlight beam throw.

If you can’t get the actual light unit out there send me a PM and I’ll get you a price from a U.K. dealer and then you would just need to add postage costs, which would probably be in the region of £20 - £25

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Thanks for all the replies everyone. I'll chat with my dealer San Diego BMW and see what they say.

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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #6

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I don't know why they should be illegal in the US since BMW scooters sold here have LED front running lights.

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Yep you won’t go wrong with one from Sherlock’s. They are a quality 2nd had parts supplier

Zitat von Duds im Beitrag #7

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Why not just fit the light and tap into an ignition switched supply?

The only reason it’s software controlled as standard is because of the ambient light function where it changes between DRL and main lights in low light situations.

I realise it would be powered up all the time the ignition is on but really cant see it effecting the headlight beam throw.

If you can’t get the actual light unit out there send me a PM and I’ll get you a price from a U.K. dealer and then you would just need to add postage costs, which would probably be in the region of £20 - £25

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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #4

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The late Joel Woolf from Southern California had the center LED light added to his bike when he purchased it back in 2015.
Joel told me the dealer would not do other RSs after his was done.
From what I remember BMW would not allow the dealer to order the part or software.

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