R1250RT 2019 headlight problem: both low beams out at startup

[jgoertz]

And you may even learn to schedule it proactively for the most convenient time.

Why change a good bulb? If you could predict how long a bulb will last, then yes, change it on a schedule. I've had bulbs go at 10,000 miles, 5,000 miles (twice), and the current bulb is still going after 15,000 miles. (I've probably jinxed myself with that last statement. I just carry a bulb with me when traveling, and change it when needed (usually in a hotel parking lot, sweating like a pig!)

 

[ramble]

I have had it happen so many times, unpredictable as to the occurrence time span. I just throw on the brights on the rest of the daylight trip and do the new bulb having the comforts of home.

 

[strataj]

When the low beam goes out one high beam lights up so the bike does have a front headlight. Once the low has been changed out all goes back to normal.

 

[veefore]

My 15 is on its third bulb in 24,000 miles, the last one replaced while sitting in the dirt in Doswell, Virginia at the National Rally. Note to self, always carry a spare H7 when on a trip. Otherwise you’ll be looking for an open Autozone on a Sunday morning, lol.
The funniest part about changing it there was the look on fellow BMW riders faces (from past experience) when they realized I had to try to get my hand in there and change it.