The other day I started the bike and immediately got a bulb out warning for the left rear turn signal. This is the first bulb failure I’ve had in about 10 years. Last was low beam on my F800 while on a trip in 2008.
Anyway, it turns out the 5009 bulb is basically unobtainium except at a motorcycle dealer. I ordered on Amazon on 5/22 and now have delivery schedule of 6/14 to 7/8 (shipped from China). Doesn’t do much good for me with Helen coming up. So yesterday I went to Wagner’s (closest dealer in Worcester, MA) anc got the bulb plus a spare. Also got a spare battery for the key fob so I don’t get stranded. These spares will be in my tank bag from now on.
I guess this says something about the quality of our chosen ride. Can’t find any real problems to post about
Does anyone know about an led option that doesn’t require resistor games?
(05-25-2019, 02:46 PM)BobAintStoppin Wrote: Very nice Lee. But I can buy an awful lot of bulbs for that kind of money. Guess I’ll stick with the stock item.
It's really expensive if you go for the setup with running lights and brake lights.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
I installed Dynamic Motorrad LED turn signal bulbs (http://dynamicmotorrad.com/) very early on (at ~ $130v w/ shipping) on my 2016 R1200RS and haven't looked back. Not the feature set of the Weisers but perform well for going on 3 years.
A couple of notes from someone who did spend the money--not just to replace a light-bulb but for bright running lights with a very clean installation.
They're very, very bright. Because from where I sit on the R1250RS I can see the front turn signals, when it gets dark they are distracting and reduce night vision. Weiser suggested putting a strip of black electrical tape on the inside of the lens--I went with yellow tape and can now ride comfortably.
The only think that really took getting used to was the timing. As you might expect, the white light goes out when the turn signals come on. When the turn signals stop, there are a couple of beats before the white light comes on. The delay is so pronounced that the first few times I experienced the sudden appearance of a bright, white light in my peripheral vision I thought I was about to be hit by a car which suddenly appeared to the side.
So they're more expensive than Photon Blasters, which have great lighting but the manufacturing...(one could start a business selling accessory mounting brackets for Photon Blaster accessories), but they make me more visible so I think worth it.
Did you need to change the blinker controller to handle the LEDs?
Nope. Straight plug and play ... just as I like it. And the bulbs are still going strong (not that I expected otherwise) and bright as hell. Rode the bike to work yesterday while it was still dark and was still amazed. So happy with this purchase, and saved a bunch over the fancier Weiser Teknik bulbs (which I do also like for the dual function, but with my Denalis I don't need the white function).
Regards,
Grumpy Goat 2016 BMW R1200RS 2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
When we were at Engles Saturday I saw they had a 2016 RS with thin LED light strips on the leading edges of the side fairings. They come on with the turn signal or 4 way flashers.
Very bright and hard to miss.
Each strip had 12 tiny LEDs.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
(02-02-2022, 09:46 PM)Grumpy Goat Wrote: Not at all a fan of that. IMO, with the turn signals having the brighter bulbs that is more than sufficient. To me the strips look gaudy.
I have to agree but in some cultures (like my girlfriends) things are never bright or loud enough
