Now looking at LEDs for the front. These are the ones I've considered so far. From Halfords. Ring brand. Not exactly easy to find a good mounting point but I'm thinking of getting them mounted vertically without looking cheap n cheerful. Will come back if I get a successful conclusion.
https://youtu.be/tDqFkvOFVpg
Possible Front daytime LEDs for R1200RT
-
- Posts: 34
- Joined: Sun Nov 29, 2015 8:31 am
Re: Possible Front daytime LEDs for R1200RT
We have skene photon Blasters on both our bikes, use front fender support for location mounting
Very visible in both daylight and darkness
Very visible in both daylight and darkness
Jim
Re: Possible Front daytime LEDs for R1200RT
Will you be having a switch on them or some method of them going off when it's dark? Only some DRL's are too bright for night use.
I know they're expensive but I use clearwater lights on the front which function as DRL's and auto dim from the bike itself and go to full brightness on full beam as spot lights
I know they're expensive but I use clearwater lights on the front which function as DRL's and auto dim from the bike itself and go to full brightness on full beam as spot lights
- Spencert231
- Posts: 563
- Joined: Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:01 am
Re: Possible Front daytime LEDs for R1200RT
I just looked at the Clearwater Site and installation of their light system really impressed. Thanks for the heads up on that site Benchmark :beer: :beer:
Re: Possible Front daytime LEDs for R1200RT
You're ok, but I should of said the auto dimming is only available on the water cooled bikes, also the extra device (the CanOpener) will also operate any additional rear side/brake lights that you may want to add Spencert231 wrote: I just looked at the Clearwater Site and installation of their light system really impressed. Thanks for the heads up on that site Benchmark :beer: :beer:
Re: Possible Front daytime LEDs for R1200RT
Spencert231 wrote: I just looked at the Clearwater Site and installation of their light system really impressed. Thanks for the heads up on that site Benchmark :beer: :beer:
These do look good lights, expensive but good. My mates have the BMW additional lights placed either side of the front forks making a triangle of light between headlight and aux lights. Must admit it does significantly improve visibility. What I like about the Clearwater lights are that they are LEDs, very bright and solid state with low current draw. Never been a fan of additional lights but I'm slowly coming round to their benefits. May have to start saving.
Re: Possible Front daytime LEDs for R1200RT
Any indication what the Max electrical draw would be on the system, ( sorry may have missed this part) Levisp wrote: What I like about the Clearwater lights are that they are LEDs, very bright and solid state with low current draw.
Only a Motorcyclist knows why a dog rides with his head out the car window
Re: Possible Front daytime LEDs for R1200RT
The Darla lights consume on high 24 Watts each thats 2 amps each. Total 4 amps for the pair on the high setting.
Just read their spec again and it states input power or consumption as being 20 Watts each. Either way its a very low power consumption for an impressive power output.
Just read their spec again and it states input power or consumption as being 20 Watts each. Either way its a very low power consumption for an impressive power output.
Last edited by Levisp on Tue Jan 26, 2016 10:32 am, edited 1 time in total.
-
- Posts: 34
- Joined: Sun Nov 29, 2015 8:31 am
Re: Possible Front daytime LEDs for R1200RT
Thanks for info. Do you happen to know which wire to tap into to get the auto-dimming current?Benchmark wrote: You're ok, but I should of said the auto dimming is only available on the water cooled bikes, also the extra device (the CanOpener) will also operate any additional rear side/brake lights that you may want to add
R1200RT 2015 after previously owning 3 R1200GS bikes.
Re: Possible Front daytime LEDs for R1200RT
This is done by the CanOpener from Clearwater which taps into the bikes canbus and reads the data from the bike.Gadgetsandwheels wrote: Thanks for info. Do you happen to know which wire to tap into to get the auto-dimming current?
https://www.clearwaterlights.com//infopg_CANopener.html
Last edited by guest3074 on Tue Jan 26, 2016 12:15 pm, edited 1 time in total.
-
- Posts: 34
- Joined: Sun Nov 29, 2015 8:31 am
Re: Possible Front daytime LEDs for R1200RT
Ah right. It looks like the Angel eyes operate in that way so I'm assuming the source current for those will be pre-regulated.Benchmark wrote: This is done by the CanOpener from Clearwater which taps into the bikes canbus and reads the data from the bike.
https://www.clearwaterlights.com//infopg_CANopener.html
R1200RT 2015 after previously owning 3 R1200GS bikes.
Re: Possible Front daytime LEDs for R1200RT
I just installed the Clearwater Lights Darla with Canopener and Billie brake light. Am very happy with the results and the way the controls work out. Might be a bit spend but I see it as a great asset. Love the way the lights flash with the horn....
Re: Possible Front daytime LEDs for R1200RT
vx5r wrote: Love the way the lights flash with the horn....
That's cool. Probably illegal - but cool!
Re: Possible Front daytime LEDs for R1200RT
I'm working on the same strategy of using Ring DRL. Purchased from Halfords for £25, total power usage is 16w.
Looking at hard wiring them straight to the power socket that's behind left panel, which unless someone tells me otherwise, is the BMW aux light feed?
Wasn't looking at having them switched, just on all of the time the bike is running, had them on my LT for many years, worked a treat.
I'm not after extra light to see better, just purely for physical presence on the road, I believe it's called self preservation........
Looking at hard wiring them straight to the power socket that's behind left panel, which unless someone tells me otherwise, is the BMW aux light feed?
Wasn't looking at having them switched, just on all of the time the bike is running, had them on my LT for many years, worked a treat.
I'm not after extra light to see better, just purely for physical presence on the road, I believe it's called self preservation........
Welcome my Son, welcome to the Machine !
Re: Possible Front daytime LEDs for R1200RT
Dare I ask how much the Clearwater lights are inc fitting ?