FE/FC Auxilliary Lighting on the 701 Enduro

So I have owned the 701 for a couple months and really enjoy it compared to the BMW it replaced. all that power in a lighter package makes for a fun commute.

One area I am not so thrilled with is the lighting. It seems under lit, and that is readily apparent out on the trails. on New Years Day, we got caught out on the logging roads after dark and it was not pleasant.

I have seen the $200+ LED headlight replacements and while nice, I think those tend to be a little too bright for street use. I prefer standalone auxiliaries but have found that mounting locations for them are few. I have found a temporary solution using metal straps around the fork tubes, but am open to suggestions.


mounted


Headlight Only


Headlight + Auxiliaries

Installed an LED replacement Bulb in today and it made a difference. also relocated the auxiliaries higher, since they were contacting the body panels.


New LED bulb installed



OEM Halogen



Replacement LED


Low Beam w/ Auxiliaries.

I got a couple of after dark commutes in and the light situation is much better, with just the LED Headlight. I have more light and a wider spread, without blinding everyone else.

these Aux light throw an amazing amount of light, which is probably not suitable in town, but it is much better on the dark country roads.

Another quick mods was replacing the turn signal lamps with a set of small LED post lamps. which draw less and are a fair bit brighter

good work mate. could you post a link to the LED headlight bulb please? thinking of getting one for my SM. cheers...

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