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headlight bulb

  1. pglaves

    Headlights: Read the Fine Print

    I went to install a new H4 headlight bulb in my K75 today. I had two bulbs on the shelf. Both were Sylvania bulbs: one titled "Basic" and one titled "Silverstar". On the package back the Silverstar said Rated Life 140 hours. The Basic bulb package said Rated Life 1110 hours. A quick look...
  2. N

    low beam bulb replacement for 2011 R1200R classic

    hi all. My low beam died. I see here https://shop.maxbmw.com/fiche/DiagramsMain.aspx?vid=53242&rnd=09082020 that (3) is the low beam replacement for $25 and comes in a pair also this also fits and comes in pairs...
  3. B

    Light bulb changing- 2009 r1200rt

    How do I change the light bulbs on a 2009 R1200RT police edition?
    • blstevens
    • Thread
    • bulb change headlight bulb
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Motorrad
  4. R

    Front Lights - Replace Main Bulb

    My main beam went out. Anyone know of a good tutorial/method for accessing the light? I am on a 2014 R1200RT.
    • rtlandis
    • Thread
    • headlight bulb rt bulb replacement
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Wetheads
  5. W

    Right Low beam H7 bulb replacement nightmare 2009 R 1200 RT

    Took me approximately 50 minutes to change the left side low beam bulb and THEN I have been trying to change the right bulb. It is absolutely ridiculous trying to get in there. I have seen the videos which show the left bulb being changed to include Max's video with the entire headlight assembly...
  6. bullet

    2017 1200 rt headlight

    Quick question: A few days ago my low beam headlight burned out. Is it the same bulb as a 2010 RT? An H7, I think? Also does anyone have any tips or tricks as to how to change the bulb without busting knuckles or scraping 3 layers of skin? Thanks for any replies.
    • bullet
    • Thread
    • h7 bulb headlight bulb r1200rt headlight
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Wetheads
  7. ohiorider

    Inexpensive replacement for 1991 R100GS headlight assembly

    The H4 low beam was burned out, so I attempted to change the bulb. But I'm afraid the wire spring clip that holds the H4 in place broke loose from the socket. It appears I may have broken the white plastic bulb socket where the clip is attached. I think it might be possible to remove the...
    • ohiorider
    • Thread
    • bulb clip bulb replacement bulb socket headlight bulb
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Airheads
  8. P

    Have you upgraded the headlight on your R1200Rt???

    I'd like to upgrade the OEM headlights on my '06 R1200Rt to something brighter and with a cooler tint. I came across the Kensun Xenon HID H7 6000k replacement Bulbs on Amazon and was wondering if anyone has done the change. Any recommendations?:scratch
  9. K

    low beam headlight

    I just replaced the low beam headlight on my 2014 RTW. Is this supposed to be this difficult or is it just me.
    • kenfrancois
    • Thread
    • headlight bulb headlight change headlight repair low beam
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: Wetheads
  10. E

    Low Beam on 2014 R1200RT

    My bike has 23000 miles as of yesterday and my low beam bulb went again. This will be the third in one year. Any body else have the same problem? Seems to often to me. Something is not right. Cheers. ::violin
    • ekonuk
    • Thread
    • headlight bulb
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Wetheads
  11. M

    1987 K100 RT headlight problems

    Happy first day of summer all... Just bought my second bike and second BMW. First was an '86 R80RT. Like my K, so far. 47,000 miles on it. 50 AMP alternator was not charging properly, turned out to be faulty connections. All set with that. Now, my headlight has been going off. Does come back...
  12. G

    How to replace headlight bulb on '08 R1150RS?

    Afternoon, I bought a replacement Xenon headlight blub for my 2008 R1150RS. The "Repair Manual says to take the whole front fairing off to replace the bulb. I've been through this once before when wiring a set of Clearwater Glenda driving lights and I really don't want to go through that mess...
    • giesap
    • Thread
    • headlight bulb replacement
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Oilheads
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