2019 R1250RT H7 Low beam bulb change

[pauls1150]

Gord, Dan, etc. - there's a review of the Speedmetal kit in the Gear section -
https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?102813-SpeedMetal-LED-Headlight-Conversion
I like it; night pattern is good too.
(Caveat - we have different headlight assemblies, reflectors, and computers monitoring the current...)

 

[ramble]

An update to those who have followed this thread. I had another burn-out at only 4,500+- miles since the last new bulb. A Sylvania basic, so this time trying the ultra. I have avoided the LED because of reported Canbus error dash lights. If it happens on a trip just run the brights until ya get home. Good news is the change out is getting easier.

 

[BC1100S]

An update to those who have followed this thread. I had another burn-out at only 4,500+- miles since the last new bulb. A Sylvania basic, so this time trying the ultra.

The Ultra will likely burn out sooner.

 

[ramble]

I have it logged so will report back to those interested.

 

[strataj]

Before I changed over to LED on my 14R1200RT I found the longest lasting bulb was https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Longlife-EcoVision-Headlight-Bulbs/dp/B008BT1GOQ

 

[jgoertz]

Before I changed over to LED on my 14R1200RT I found the longest lasting bulb was https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Longlife-EcoVision-Headlight-Bulbs/dp/B008BT1GOQ

Here's another fan of the Phillips. Wish I could find them somewhere besides Amazon!

 

[ramble]

Seems the Ultra did burn out sooner, around 4, 500 mi.
Going to switch away from Sylvania.

 

[nanosrt]

Before I changed over to LED on my 14R1200RT I found the longest lasting bulb was https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Longlife-EcoVision-Headlight-Bulbs/dp/B008BT1GOQ

Thanks, put this in my Amazon cart as I just installed the 5th H7 on my '18RT at 31K. First one went at 17K, so 3 lasted for roughly 14K or about 4,500 miles each. This is getting old.

 

[TGA57589]

2019 R1250RT both bulbs blew at the same time

I had both my bulbs blow together this morning and I'm not sure if this is another issue or if the bulbs just decided it was time for me to struggle to change them. The OEM bulbs have been in for over 9,000 miles so maybe they both crapped out to not be alone or something. I'm also going to hook up my GS-911 scan tool to see if this thing has another issue as well. If anyone has and suggestions please, feel free to drop me a line here.

 

[Omega Man]

I had both my bulbs blow together this morning and I'm not sure if this is another issue or if the bulbs just decided it was time for me to struggle to change them. The OEM bulbs have been in for over 9,000 miles so maybe they both crapped out to not be alone or something. I'm also going to hook up my GS-911 scan tool to see if this thing has another issue as well. If anyone has and suggestions please, feel free to drop me a line here.

Is there a “lamp out” on your model’s display?

OM

 

[ramble]

Last Sylvania basic lasted 15k, the longest as usually it's 5k. Still a struggle with the need to hold your mouth right when doing the hangout.