(12-18-2018, 12:07 AM)JWMcDonald Wrote: How recently have you installed the Cyclops 4.8 Platinum bulbs ?

(12-18-2018, 05:27 AM)AZGeek Wrote: I've had the Cyclops bulbs on the bike for 6 months (2,000 miles) with zero problems (hoping that doesn't jinx me now). The RS bulb housing covers won't fit with the Cyclops installed so I got some rubber covers off eBay that seem to work to keep dust and water from getting into the housing.

I really enjoy riding this bike at night, especially when I can flick on the high beam and really light up the road.

(12-18-2018, 08:59 AM)Grumpy Goat Wrote: I too am interested in the Cyclops H7 LED bulbs and was indeed wondering about the fitment in way of the covers. Looks like the model is the one for the GS/GSA, i.e. CIL-LED-H7-GS.

Also, the Cyclops pictures show a DIN-type connector without the rectifier, which they say is not needed for DC powered lights (like ours) - did yours come with some sort of adapter to make 2 flat blades mimicing the prongs on the back of an H7 bulb?

(12-18-2018, 10:58 AM)AZGeek Wrote: Grumpy Goat -

Yep, that is the model I bought for my RS. There is a mounting plate that attaches with bulb clips on the RS, then the Cyclops bulb securely twists into their plate. Install was a breeze once you figure out the you detach the mounting bracket from the bulb assembly to clip that in place first, then pop the bulb into that.

You definitely need the “resistor” portion of the wiring, and this is what connects to the RS plug.

I will try to take some pics over the weekend of how the wiring looks after the install.

(12-18-2018, 11:45 AM)Grumpy Goat Wrote: I take it the Cyclops bulb assembly does not come with instructions pointing to the need to first remove the mounting bracket from the rear of the headlight housing ...?

What about the rubber boot I linked to ... is that what you bought?

(12-23-2018, 10:17 PM)Grumpy Goat Wrote: This is great Sam. Thanks.

(12-23-2018, 10:40 PM)AZGeek Wrote: Thanks. Yes, noticeably brighter than stock but not amazingly so. The pattern is almost identical to the stock bulbs from what I recall. Remember, I am also running Clearwater Erica auxiliary lights and the infrequent "complaints" I get from other drivers is from those lights and not the Cyclops replacement headlamps. Did an early morning ride this morning and was reminded how much nicer it is to ride with enough light to see far enough ahead when at speed.

(04-29-2019, 05:33 PM)JWMcDonald Wrote: I've taken the plunge and just received a pair of the Cyclops 4.8 Platinum and resistors , after calling and talking to one of the sales people.

There are a couple of issues wit the OPT7 that I hope to cure.

One that I had previously mentioned has to do with installing both Hi & Lo beam OPT7 - apparently the CanBus didn't like them both, and would go into a frenzied flashing on/off mode. Just the single Hi beam (without Lo) eliminated the flashing.

However, on warm (over 70 degrees F) with just the Hi beam OPT7 and stock H7 Lo beam, I get intermittent flash of the Error Lamp (10 to 20 minute interval - and throws code on my GS-911) - nothing that causes any interruption of the light output - just the Error flash.

I plan to effect the swap in the next week or so, and hope to have positive anecdotal evidence to pass on.

(05-02-2019, 06:50 PM)JWMcDonald Wrote: UPDATE

Cyclops bulbs installed for both Hi and Lo beam.

Have not installed resistors yet - initial garage test had both working without the "flashing" issue I experienced with the OPT7.

Against the garage wall, Lo beam has a clear cutoff, while Hi beam has a full spread downrange.

Next step is to connect GS-911, clear any codes, and set a baseline, then test ride.

(05-02-2019, 07:09 PM)Grumpy Goat Wrote:

(05-02-2019, 06:50 PM)JWMcDonald Wrote: UPDATE

Cyclops bulbs installed for both Hi and Lo beam.

Have not installed resistors yet - initial garage test had both working without the "flashing" issue I experienced with the OPT7.

Against the garage wall, Lo beam has a clear cutoff, while Hi beam has a full spread downrange.

Next step is to connect GS-911, clear any codes, and set a baseline, then test ride.

This is good news. Keep us updated.

(05-04-2019, 05:38 PM)JWMcDonald Wrote:

(05-02-2019, 07:09 PM)Grumpy Goat Wrote:

(05-02-2019, 06:50 PM)JWMcDonald Wrote: UPDATE

Cyclops bulbs installed for both Hi and Lo beam.

Have not installed resistors yet - initial garage test had both working without the "flashing" issue I experienced with the OPT7.

Against the garage wall, Lo beam has a clear cutoff, while Hi beam has a full spread downrange.

Next step is to connect GS-911, clear any codes, and set a baseline, then test ride.

This is good news. Keep us updated.

UPDATE / UPDATE

Set baseline with GS-911 and had successful daytime test ride with no "flashing".

No codes thrown during the ride.

I am holding on to the resistors for seeing what happens in the next 1-2 weeks of normal riding. The guy at Cyclops did indicate that I could return the resistors if they are not needed, and also wanted confirmation of my experience for 2016 R1200RS so that they had addition to their knowledge / experience base.

As far as I am concerned, don't wait - just order 'em, GOG...

I plan on a "dark" ride this evening to see what the illumination is at night.