Recently purchased a 2007 R1200GS after previously owning a 1997 R1100GS and a 2007 R1200RT. It's clear that the current halogen headlight is sub-par and I would like to convert to LED lighting. In my research here and elsewhere I read lots of references to the "parking light" but I'm not sure what that is. Is it the smaller of the 2 headlights; the one that is always on? If so, is that the same thing as the Low Beam? I'm confused because I've always known parking lights as something separate from headlights, and parking lights have always been something you could turn on or off, while the smaller headlight is always on. If the parking light and the low beam are different things, where are each physically located?
Then, the majority of postings about this conversion to LED talk about purchasing a whole new headlight assembly rather than just replacing the bulbs. Is this really necessary, or even preferable? I'm sure it's more expensive so if it is not necessary I'm not sure why so many take that route. Can you also help me understand this part of the question. Thanks.
Then, the majority of postings about this conversion to LED talk about purchasing a whole new headlight assembly rather than just replacing the bulbs. Is this really necessary, or even preferable? I'm sure it's more expensive so if it is not necessary I'm not sure why so many take that route. Can you also help me understand this part of the question. Thanks.
