The BMW F800GS gets an LED Headlight
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 พ.ย. 2017
- The new 2018 F850gs gets a redesign led headlight, so I decided to take my 2015 bmw f800gs to the XXI century by adding an LED headlight as well. I found a plug and play led headlight from Atoplite on Amazon and I got one. The bike looks like a brand new bike, possibly the biggest visual impact mod I've ever done.
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I'm from CR and I always watch your videos. This one lead me to buy the headlight and it looks goooood! Keep it up!
It really does, I love mine
Just had my first late afternoon-early evening ride with the new light. Love it! Lights up the road well, definitely seen from approaching cars. It does seem to bounce a little, but I think the OEM did too. Thanks Albe!
You might notice the bounce more because the LED is a more defined beam.
Thanks, I just purchased one because of your video!
Have this for the last two months I love it ;) all the best
+pgomes007 that is good to know 👍
New headlamp looks great.
+Nirvash thanks, by the way you won the scrambler Evotech caliper protector, let me know where to send it, on a private message obviously.
Awesome upgrade. Definitely worth it.
+Frederic Charpentier I think so too
I recently upgraded with the cyclops LED in the stock housing. It's huge improvement but those new LED complete systems really make the bike look new!!. . If yours doesn't crap out due to quality issues over time then I'm going to get one of those. Can even sell the stock lights on ebay for $150 to $175 and recoup some of the costs.
+Ed DeBolt they are a little pricey, but the bike looks awesome. It seams well built, but if there is any problem I'll let you know
Hi Albe, I’ve seen a lot of your F800GS videos and I like what you do. I loved this video as it’s exactly the sort of change I’d like to make. I’m now just left with a bunch of questions about how the new LED headlamp assembly compares to the OEM halogen setup: how does the light output compare, how does the power draw compare, do the LED bulbs last longer, how easy are they to replace, how much do replacement LED bulbs cost and are they easy to come by, just a side by side comparison of pros and cons. I’m off to look for the answers but for future videos you might like to cover these topics in the review. Keep up the good work!
I do not have this headlamp but am considering for my R1200GS. I have an airhead and just the turn signals would drop my charging voltage by 1 volt - replacing with LEDs made it drop to zero but required digital flasher. On a triumph I rebuilt with a motogadget m-unit it will show current draw which was less than half of a conventional h4 headlamp - the high beam on the LED was less than low beam on a conventional bulb. This bulb looks like a reshape of the 7" bulb I have ...
The drl part is 0.65A the main beam is 1.8A and the low beam is 2.29A so 7w 20w and 30w. It's crazy bright on low beam and the DRL looks really nice. The main beam is about the same as the OEM halogen. I have some 10w led spotlights that come on with main beam so it's fine
I got it. Commented on another video, thanks! ;) Happy 2020.
How is it been functioning?
Very very Well.
Looks great! As others have said, I'd be interested to see how it performs over time and miles. Would also be interested to see a view from the rider's perspective and to see whether what the beam pattern/reach is like (some LED upgrades dazzle oncoming drivers which I think can be more dangerous than it seems).
+Tom Heal soon I'll post a pov vlog at night where you can see the light at work.
Great news! Could you please publish a night ride with this new headlight assembly, preferably in a fully unlit road so that we see how much light it actually puts on the road. Thanks.
+Barkın Şahin I'll try to do something of that sort, soon.
its looking well
Unit's on the way to my doormat. Your channel is very expensive to watch with all these nice mods! ;)
Tell me about it, lol, my channel is very expensive to make as well ;)
Hey man. So...after a year. How's that thing hanging? Would you recommend it? Any troubles whatsoever?
The light is still working perfectly, not 1 problem so far. I do recommend it big time, the bike looks way better and it’s a little brighter than the OEM.
@@AlbesADV it uses half the power of the Old one. I would say it was more than a little brighter. So bright against my white garage wall it hurts my eyes
True, but, it doesn’t diffuse like the lightbulb, the beam is very sharp and defined
Great vid Albe, I am thinking doing the same thing but will wait a couple of months to see how it works for for you, thanks for the testing and letting us know. Looks great!
+Nombredecorsario1 not a problem
Looks good! now time to replace yor blinkers with OE leds.
Luis Lasso the flash rate is perfect too just change them and that's it even the dealer though some ecu work would need doing
thank you for the video mate.
Not a problem man
Hey Albe, just installed the new LED light. Thanks for the how-to video! Easy as could be. Any tips on how to best align it? I have it close, but wondered if you had any guidelines for how to align it to get the best out of the light, but not blind anyone or get a ticket!
There are numbers out there, like how many feet away, how high, I usually get around 20ft behind my parked car at dusk and pull it up to the top of the trunk, that always worked for me, mind you I have a Ford Mustang, results might change with different cars.
excellent
Badass!
Just ordered one of these from e-bay. The one with the vents added (upgraded version) i will see how it goes.
Fitted now feel free to ask any questions. I'm really happy with the unit. Pad £190 free p&p and it has the vents (the modified version)
Looks amazing! Is the lens / cover plastic or glass?
Flashers are next to be changed? ;)
+RcbNL the LED lenses are glass, the cover is plastic and the headlight protector is plastic.
Hey Albe, Thanks for all the informative videos! I've just splashed out €240 on one of these LED units. Have you had any problems with water accumulating in the recesses in the back of the units? They're sealed units, but is it maybe an idea to stick some duct tape over the openings?
I never had a problem with it, but on the other hand I don't get much water here in California, maybe electrical tape might be good. I love the way mine looks on the bike.
looking to maybe fit one of these on my K1200 so was hoping someone would tell me what the measurement width wise is between the two side mounting bolts ?
Fantastic!!!
+Federico Gallio agree.
Congratulations. The new headlights looks awesome. I have a question for you. I live in the EEUU. Where can I buy this lights.
+Mauricio Marino it should be on the local Amazon, amazon.it or Amazon.uk or whatever country you are in. Hope this helps
Looks great! Is it still working fine? And at night also good?
Still works and looks great, and still very bright at night
Looks cool, Albe!
Can I ask you for one thing? Would you mind doing video stating what you DO NOT like about BMW F800GS. For example, lack of suspension adjustment, too muck electronics, lack of groung clearance or whaever else may come in your mind. I am always interested in negatives because positives are mostly well known or expected. Knowing negatives helps to understand and judge how critical for you those issues are before doing smth. I am still planning to buy this bike and would like to know your opinion about its weak places.
+Taras Kompaniyets I'll start working on in
Awaiting.
At the same price point non adjustable suspension would be of a higher quality than fully adjustable. Any level of adjustment will not compensate for a riders weight. A spring suited to your own weight would be required. Pre load will help with a passenger but not much else. A light person will find the stock springs to hard, a heavy person will bottom out the suspension. I find the whole set up fine, i just live within the bikes limits i'm 75kg which is probably perfect, if i bottom out the suspension i'm probably doing jumps the bike was not built for.
Hey Albe, thanks for the videos mate! One quick question... What happens when the led-bulbs reach their end-of-life? Is there a way to replace them and if yes, do you know what the replacement bulbs are? Thank you in advance.
Good question, I actually haven't thought about it, usually LED have 10000h life at an average of, let's say 20mph that is 200,000 miles. Fingers crossed I guess 🙃
Anyone know the size of the headlight screws?
Hello!! It is possible tu switch the headlight off during the day? Wile the f800gs is running, just as the r1200gs? Or when you turn the engine on the lights turn on automatically? Thx
+Alex Parker when you turn on the engine the light is on , just like the oem
I wonder if there will be an OEM TFT retrofit for older beemers.
+Nhoy Barangay you can bet that if I find it I'll install it
lt looks way better too . What do you think about the new 2018 - 850 GS ?
+Island Dreaming it looks a lot like the Africa twin specially on those rally colors, which migh be a good thing.....I just filmed a moto vlog with my thoughts on it, I'll publish it soon.
That's a lot more weight to be supported by modest mounting bracket. Do you notice any shake over bumpy terrain?
Hi there, no, actually it shakes less
Bravo 👏
Grazie l👍
I tried to change to LED but the new light only had 4 connectors and the OEM has 5,,as a result the new light had no high beam,,anyone ever run into this before.
Hey Albe, how is it holding up after almost 2 years?
Incredibly good, still working as when it was new and still bright
Grazie mille!
Ciao Albe, now that it's been a few years, how did the light hold up?
The light held up great, even now the new owner still doesn't have any problems with it 👍
@@AlbesADV Excellent, thanks again!
Thanks for the video. Is the headlight adjustable for driving on the left or right hand side of the road?
+Johan P No, as far as I know,I'm not sure if they make one that it is.
Albe's Adv Thanks, on which side of the road are you riding? I’m a bit worried about ordering and then the beam is pointing in the wrong direction.
A friend had that issue when ordering a headlight from Italy.
+Johan P I'm riding on the right side
Albe's Adv Thanks, left hand side here so it may be a problem. I’ll see if I can get a hold of the manufacturer. With any luck they have pointed the beam straight forward.
Decided to take a change and bought a light and it's AMAZING. Thanks again for the video.
Thank you so much for the nice video, I have a F800 GS Adventure, can this headlight fix on it?
As far as I know, it fits all the f800.
Hi Albe. Are you still satisfied of new Led headlights? I am concerning to buy it. Is quality Ok? No leaking during rainy days, No problems during off road trips?
The headlight has been working flawlessly, the quality is great, here in California hasn't rained much lately so I can't really comment on leaks. Off road seams to work just fine. Hope this helps
Thanks 👍
How is the power draw? I know LED is less power consuming, but want to make sure before I pull the plug!
Hi Anand, I'm really not sure how much less
@@AlbesADV I dont really care about how much less, just wanted to make sure it doesn't have some adverse effects on power draw from the battery. thank you so much for your prompt response! Love your videos
For BMW R1200GS Adventure 30th anniversary?
+Demetrio Neri as far as I know they only make it for the f800gs
How about energy consumption figures? Somewhere it says DRL: 20w. Low Beam: 60w. High beam: 30w. They sum up to the original halogen consumption level of 110w. Any info in the manual? Thanks.
No info in the manual, only install instructions
+Barkın Şahin didn't have a manual, only installation instructions
Probably does use these amounts to keep canbus happy. Also the dipped beam of the LED may be a fair bit smaller than stock. But still puts out more power. Hence less size and still more output means it's doing a good job with the same 50w etc
I think 20w DRL relates to the seen light i imagine 5 watts is still consumed
Just done a test on the bike on main beam 18w is enough to not throw a lamp fault, so i believe this would explain why its 30watts main beam consumption. the dipped beam also requires 18w draw to stop a lamp fail showing. I have just ordered the light and will check the current used on each part.
Is it the same one on aliexpress for 2xx$ ? i think this is where they source it from
I'm not sure, probably
Does the headlight works almost perfect after one year?
Yes, but without the almost, the light is still working just as good as when it was new.
Curious what headlight guard that is, looking to purchase one. Thanks.
That is a Meggie moto headlight cover, I made an installation video about, should be under the "commuter mods" playlist.
Hola cuánto sale en euros o dólares para las 800 gs desde chile gracias y quién lo vende
+Marcia Aspe 520 dolares, Atoplite lo vende
Able, curious? Where did you get the cross bar that lays across you handle bar?
I made it myself out of 1/2 inch aluminum pipe, and I used the barkbusters attachment to keep it in place.
Cool....looks great.
Thank you, I might add a quick "how I made it" to one of my next videos
@@AlbesADV I look forward to it. You do great video, thanks for that. Also i noticed you have an arrow exhaust....Is it the Mazi race? Ive had my eye on that.
Yes, an Arrow maxi race-tech dark
How is the light holding up? Any issues since installed?
No issues, still performing great. 👍
@@AlbesADV thanks!
hmm my BMW has so good lights, i dont understand why people change it, the original`s are so good ^^
That hasn't been my experience with the f800 light 🤷
does your led headlight fog up ???
No, last week rained quite a bit but I haven't seen any fogging of the headlights
520 bucks!? why not just throw an led conversion into your current housing, or better yet, swap to HID for like 25 bucks. I'll have to do a video on my HID install. It's brighter than the sun and literally cost 25-30 bucks including ballast, takes 15-20 min to install.
It does look badass though, and you are the man Albe. I'm just frugal.
+Benjamin Jorgens for me wasn't really about the brightness but about the look of it, I wanted the bike to look a bit more contemporary.
+Benjamin Jorgens lol thanks
Really enjoy the channel, thanks for putting all this stuff out there. I bet you get a lot of people asking you if it's the F850 GS.
+Benjamin Jorgens thanks man, much appreciated.
Do you still have your F800GS?
I do, I think I'll keep it for a while, I thought about replacing it with a KTM 1090 adventure R but jtm discontinued it...
@@AlbesADV I have a F800Gs and like you i thought about changing it a few times, but i really like it. the antigravity is pricey, did you find a better deal somewhere?
Unfortunately I don't
So...the new led light in this vedio is made in China?
Yes, and it's very well built
No CE, TÜV homologation. Dont street legal, only for offroad riding. And made in China. One year and light gone.
+Petr Jakubka I hope not
Esse farol alem de feio e muito fraco e chines . Tira a originalidade da moto Horrivel Faz um video instalando farol de milha no conector auxiliar das F800GS