HanseDavion
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Good to know! Lol.That is actually projected from the main headlight --if you have Headlight Pro, which is part of the Premium Package.
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Good to know! Lol.That is actually projected from the main headlight --if you have Headlight Pro, which is part of the Premium Package.
The aux. lights definitely light up the road better, and I'm assuming that that makes me more visible. And as to the "mini-high beam" illuminating the leaned over direction -- my R18 FE is attached to a sidecar, so I'm probably never going to see that feature.Do the aux running lights help you see better or be seen better?
R Nine T is still tubed on their spoked wheels. The GS models are ones that have special spoked wheels that can support tubeless, but they are a different design of spokes which may not fit the design desire on either the R Nine T or the R18. Those spokes spread to the outside of the rim (thus keeping the wheel air tight) and were more for strength off-road than the aesthetic.The cost to add cruise control was the no-go on the FE and with the rest of the added bits on the Classic for the price difference made it an easy choice for me. I did mention this to BMW on their survey that more than a decade ago even Harley made a very easy plug and play option for a fraction of the cost of what BMW offers on the R18. The uncalled for cost to add cruise and the tube required rims are still a decision on BMW's end I don't understand especially after the R9T and it's derivatives all can now have cruise, tubeless spokes, etc., for less than the cost on the R18 to retrofit just the cruise option let alone the auxiliary lights and so forth.
As to the topic, I had the dealer raise my headlight as it was way too low even on high/main beam and as mentioned above the auxiliary lights spread is more low and wide like for foggy conditions rather driving lights with longer distance benefits.The headlight-pro added light while turning pleasantly surprised me as it adds quite a bit of light in tight curves and it would be nice if they were always on. Just my subjective thoughts, but if I had an FE and I was going for "the look" then the BMW set up is great, but if one finds themselves riding often in the dark on twisty roads with little or no street lighting I would first add some clearwater or similar aftermarket options as there is no contest as to their superior performance,
I hadn’t known about the option 719 tubeless spoked wheels on the R NineT. The stock spoked wheels are tubes.R9T now has optional tubeless spoked rims or cast rims as an option for $475.00. The tubeless spokes look like Kineo sourced or knock off design.
We've enjoyed similar bikes and I agree with your assessment. I use cruise all the time and as much as I like all the modern electronics it really is the option I would pick if I could only have one. I had an S1000XR and I found I used cruise on that as much as my other bikes, great help when I wanted to relax my old wrists and very helpful in avoiding tickets when I am in tourist mode.. I was glad when they made it available on the liquid cooled GS models and then the entire R line as it was way overdue and silly not to have offered it all along. Over the years I've upgraded with HID kits and various incandescent driving lights and was happy to see BMW fully transition to LED (my 2016 S1000XR headlights were an embarrassment). For aftermarket I've had great results using Clearwater, Denali and Baja Designs in various configurations and my first ride at night on the R18 in deer country they were sorely missed so a bit more light fore and aft are on the short to do list.
Do you know why the FE Triple tree has two different configs?I spoke with my dealer in SoCal the other day. They are available. The left side handlebar switch controller ships from Germany and is around $600. Also there are two different configs of the FE's triple tree. Make sure the bottom light bar mount bolt holes match up correctly. If not then you are out of luck. All in you're looking at around $1300. for all the bits. Two LED lights, bottom mounting bar, wiring harness and handlebar switch module. Plus labor or DIY.
Were there any warning lights or error code after the retro fitting of the Aux light and swithch?Admittedly, my bike is not a Classic. It's an FE that I added the lightbar to. Attached is a picture of the new switch. You will note that I do not have cruise control. Where the previous switch simply said "MODE", this new one has the aux. lights icon and now serves as both "MODE" and turning on/off the aux. lights. There is no brightness selection.
When I purchased the windscreen the lower bracket is part of it. I purchased running lights on Amazon and fabbed some brackets. The oem lights screw on bar. My bracket attaches to bar and the light mount on the bracket. Took my time used some 1 1/2" angle iron and they look pretty goodHas anyone purchased and retro fitted their R18 FE with the OEM Auxiliary LED Running Headlights?
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I definitely need some help with figuring out the appropriate part number(s) for the auxiliary lights wiring. Can a TC owner try tracing back the wiring and get a P/N label?Can you share any picture of the installation? Also, any existing wiring connections would be greatly appreciated; I'm still waiting on delivery of my auxiliary mounting bracket and the wiring harness for the leading directionals (blinkers) and the auxiliary lights from BMW. I was planning on using the installation documentation for the TFT screen in order to disassemble my fairing (B Model) in order to route cabling and make connections.
As I said in a previous post. I haven't been able to get the aux lights from Las Vegas or Spokane (I have dual citizenship) so I made brackets to fit on the lower part of my windscreen where they would normally mount an I'm just going to do like the harley pilots I know and just wire them in to come on with the headlight. Didn't want to but can't get the switch or lights so in the spirit of my BMW mentor, I'll make it work.Has anyone purchased and retro fitted their R18 FE with the OEM Auxiliary LED Running Headlights?
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That sounds like a quick way to meet Mr. CANbus, but I’ll recuse to your mentor.…I'm just going to do like the harley pilots I know and just wire them in to come on with the headlight. Didn't want to but can't get the switch or lights so in the spirit of my BMW mentor, I'll make it work.
I installed the Transcontinental Auxiliary Lights, Bracket, Winglets and Blinkers this morning on my Model B; however, I still need to figure out the part number for the TC Auxiliary Light(s) wire harness (Need HELP from TC owners). I used the existing leading directional blinker wiring for the TC blinkers, which are now relocated onto the bracket; this allows me to use the winglets without any interference from the B model blinker location. The hardest part of the install was the fork sleeve cover and clam shell cap in order to access the blinker wiring. I'll replace the Model B fork sleeve clam shell covers when I have the front shocks in for service; plus, I'm still waiting on the delivery of the TC Clam Shell covers to arrive from Germany. I used the Motorrad blinker installation guide for most of the work; I didn't have to remove the from fairing side pieces, due to using the existing Model B blinker wiring (sacrificed the blinkers as they both showed some rubbing damage from the TC installed winglets).
More to follow as the project is approximately 75% complete as this point.
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