Where's the wall? Flipped to low beam and, praise the Lord, it worked. Now I make sure that I check my lights, have new bulbs and ensure that auxiliary LEDs are functioning. I really don't like those 'pucker moments". 
Wasserwolf, if you haven't replaced a headlight bulb, it would be a good idea to try it at home before a trip. The manual says to remove a knee pad, (and glove box?) to get at it. However, ignore all that and put the bike on the side stand, crank the handle bars to the left and there is just enough room to get one hand inside the faring to the headlamp. Both my R and K require the same technique. Sometimes I can do the removal and install in about five minutes. The other times, require holding your mouth and tongue in a grimace, as well as using prayer or colourful language to achieve this. If the latter happens, take a break and come back to it. A rest can do wonders.
Bob is certainly right with any long ride; good inspection and necessary service before a long trip can make the ride much more pleasurable.
