That bulb review with amp draw is very useful. The standard bulb on my DR is not good (I do not ride at night) but I like brightness for daytime running. Anything that draws less electric power on the DR is worthwhile as getting as much power from battery to the starter motor is important. In fact I have done some desert runs on the DR and mornings are often very cold. I have a manual switch to turn off the headlight for starting on the very cold desert mornings (turn on after the bike starts). (BMW bikes do this automatically). Thanks Dino and Karl.
Great feedback Mal, thank you. I had a bike once that I could turn off the lights, I cant remember what it was though. I think it may have been my grey market TZR250. I agree with you 100% though, less amp draw equals a happier bike overall. As always, thanks for the feedback. Dino
I remember this video! Was the one that introduced me to this bulb. A huge improvement is not an overstatement. I drive 800 miles a month at night just going to work in the summer and love the visibility. A must imo even if you don’t ride at night just for safety reasons. Improves the looks also. Great video Dino!
Really enjoyed this episode, in fact when compared to some other videos on the topic yours was the best. I plan on doing this upgrade. Almost finished my dashboard.
hey dino how you going. another great video. i just bought the same LED as you. 150 dollars in australia. im yet to put it in. in fact now dont laugh. im still yet to ride my new DR650. ive had it about 6 weeks now and even sat on it. brand new in australia it was $10500. been working too much
Wow, congratulations on the new ride! I won't laugh because I bought mine in December so I could not ride mine for 8 weeks so I know the feeling. Have fun with it and thanks for the comment. Dino
Always looking at your channel , alwayr informative and there is always something to learn , especially for new riders , can you do something on adjusting clutch and brake , would like to adjust clutch closer to handle. First time rider. Thanks.
I would like to correct you on how much additional wattage you get. I mean really you are only gaining that wattage for stuff like heated grips/clothing when you are running the low beam. The difference is only 0.7 amps (8.75W at 12.5V). So it is something, but not a crazy amount. You are right that if you have aux lights coming on when you switch high beams on, then yes, you now have 1.7 additional amps to use for aux LED lights ~21W. (or if the majority of your night riding is not urban or busy highways and you would have high beams on most of the time) I have already ordered my Ultra just because I need the additional lighting for my older motorcycle. And the 9 watts of less draw certainly won't hurt as I don't have a very powerful stator and do have heated grips on the bike and would like to run a heated jacket this fall. I just wanted people to consider that this may not be the full answer to getting more usable electrical draw.
Thank you for the feed back, I would point out that the ultra bulb I have runs the same wattage on both low and high, 38 watts. Although the ultra runs both pairs of leds when on high it runs them at a reduced wattage to keep the usage to the specified 38 watts therefore whether on high or low beams the reduction is the same. Thank you again for the inpit, I belive the takeaway is that you get an increase in light output with a reduction I'm amp draw, even if it is not a lot it is still an improvement. Dino
Hey Dino, you sold me on the cyclops bulb. I just installed it. My only "hmm..." is that on low beam it looks crooked. I looked back at your video and yours appears that way too (7:25 in the video). Yes, i stood the bike up level when i tested it. Is there a reason why or a way to fix that?
I'll have to look at mine today and see if that is the case and get back to you. I've never noticed this but I rarely ride at night. D Thanks for the question. Dino
I took a look at mine and it might be a bit off, I never noticed it before you mentioned it. I'm not sure why it would be like that as the light is "keyed" in place. The diodes must project a bit off in the lens. I'm not sure how to address this. For me it's not a big issue as I said I never noticed it before you mentioned it. I might reach out to cyclops and see if this is a common problem and if there is a solution. Thanks for the comment. Dino
In this video, you mention some small square LED lights that only draw about 6 W. Can you link the video to those lights? I’ve searched all your videos and have been unable to find it. A link to the actual light on Amazon. Thanks for all the great videos.
Thank you for the question, Karl actually bought these at Princess Auto, which if you are not from Canada the closest store would be Harbor Freight in the USA. He and I often go there just to poke around and these were a sale item they brought in and were only $14.00 Canadian for the set. I checked their website and they do not list these as a stock item but they are reasonably well made and have stood up to 2 years of riding without issue. I'm sorry I can not provide a link. Dino
@@DinosTinkerShed no problem at all about the link. I really appreciate the quick reply. I was interested in them due to the low wattage draw. I think that would be great for a motorcycle like the DR 650.
I looked this up, however it asks if you want the additional rectifier for extra $. Is that the black box in the middle or something else. What did you acually get when you purchased your kit? I hope Im clear here.
Thank you for the question. I ordered the ultra H4 and it came with the black box which I would think is a rectifier. I ordered mine from Pro cycle specifically for the dr650 so I'm not sure if that makes a difference or not, where you order it from I mean. I hope this helps Dino
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Dino how do you always have a video on exactly what I was looking at. You're the man
Glad I can help lol. Thanks for the comment.
Dino
That bulb review with amp draw is very useful. The standard bulb on my DR is not good (I do not ride at night) but I like brightness for daytime running. Anything that draws less electric power on the DR is worthwhile as getting as much power from battery to the starter motor is important. In fact I have done some desert runs on the DR and mornings are often very cold. I have a manual switch to turn off the headlight for starting on the very cold desert mornings (turn on after the bike starts). (BMW bikes do this automatically). Thanks Dino and Karl.
Great feedback Mal, thank you. I had a bike once that I could turn off the lights, I cant remember what it was though. I think it may have been my grey market TZR250. I agree with you 100% though, less amp draw equals a happier bike overall.
As always, thanks for the feedback.
Dino
This helped me tremendously. I had put off replacing my bulb because I thought I would screw something up. Thank you very much!
Glad it was helpful.
Dino
I remember this video! Was the one that introduced me to this bulb. A huge improvement is not an overstatement. I drive 800 miles a month at night just going to work in the summer and love the visibility. A must imo even if you don’t ride at night just for safety reasons. Improves the looks also. Great video Dino!
Thank you for letting everyone know your thoughts on the cyclops, I agree 100% just for the safety
Dino
Well done Don. Thanks for sharing, Really like your video style. Carl and yourself make a cool duo. Keep up the great videos.
Thank you for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video.
Dino
Really enjoyed this episode, in fact when compared to some other videos on the topic yours was the best. I plan on doing this upgrade. Almost finished my dashboard.
Thank you for the feedback, I am glad you thought highly of the video. Cant wait to find out ho your dash turns out.
Dino
Need to get myself this! I learned some things here. Thanks heaps.
Thanks guys. Great info and very well explained. Always enjoy dropping in to see what you are both up too. 🍻
Excellent video. Thank you.
After watching this video I'm looking for one for my Transalp 650!!
Great video, just ordered an ultra for my XT250!
Thanks great, the XT250 is a great bike, the light should be a nice upgrade.
Dino
Great info thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Dino
hey dino how you going. another great video. i just bought the same LED as you. 150 dollars in australia. im yet to put it in. in fact now dont laugh. im still yet to ride my new DR650. ive had it about 6 weeks now and even sat on it. brand new in australia it was $10500. been working too much
Wow, congratulations on the new ride! I won't laugh because I bought mine in December so I could not ride mine for 8 weeks so I know the feeling.
Have fun with it and thanks for the comment.
Dino
Always looking at your channel , alwayr informative and there is always something to learn , especially for new riders , can you do something on adjusting clutch and brake , would like to adjust clutch closer to handle. First time rider. Thanks.
I'll see what I can do, thank you for the comment.
Dino
I would like to correct you on how much additional wattage you get. I mean really you are only gaining that wattage for stuff like heated grips/clothing when you are running the low beam. The difference is only 0.7 amps (8.75W at 12.5V). So it is something, but not a crazy amount. You are right that if you have aux lights coming on when you switch high beams on, then yes, you now have 1.7 additional amps to use for aux LED lights ~21W. (or if the majority of your night riding is not urban or busy highways and you would have high beams on most of the time)
I have already ordered my Ultra just because I need the additional lighting for my older motorcycle. And the 9 watts of less draw certainly won't hurt as I don't have a very powerful stator and do have heated grips on the bike and would like to run a heated jacket this fall.
I just wanted people to consider that this may not be the full answer to getting more usable electrical draw.
Thank you for the feed back, I would point out that the ultra bulb I have runs the same wattage on both low and high, 38 watts. Although the ultra runs both pairs of leds when on high it runs them at a reduced wattage to keep the usage to the specified 38 watts therefore whether on high or low beams the reduction is the same.
Thank you again for the inpit, I belive the takeaway is that you get an increase in light output with a reduction I'm amp draw, even if it is not a lot it is still an improvement.
Dino
any aiming tips with the new bulb?
I Just installed this tonight. What do you think of the fan noise ? Is it holding up for you ?
I wish the fan was quieter but I don't notice it riding. Two years now without an issue. Thanks for the question.
Dino
Hey Dino, you sold me on the cyclops bulb. I just installed it. My only "hmm..." is that on low beam it looks crooked. I looked back at your video and yours appears that way too (7:25 in the video). Yes, i stood the bike up level when i tested it. Is there a reason why or a way to fix that?
I'll have to look at mine today and see if that is the case and get back to you. I've never noticed this but I rarely ride at night.
D
Thanks for the question.
Dino
I took a look at mine and it might be a bit off, I never noticed it before you mentioned it. I'm not sure why it would be like that as the light is "keyed" in place. The diodes must project a bit off in the lens. I'm not sure how to address this. For me it's not a big issue as I said I never noticed it before you mentioned it. I might reach out to cyclops and see if this is a common problem and if there is a solution. Thanks for the comment.
Dino
In this video, you mention some small square LED lights that only draw about 6 W. Can you link the video to those lights? I’ve searched all your videos and have been unable to find it. A link to the actual light on Amazon. Thanks for all the great videos.
Thank you for the question, Karl actually bought these at Princess Auto, which if you are not from Canada the closest store would be Harbor Freight in the USA. He and I often go there just to poke around and these were a sale item they brought in and were only $14.00 Canadian for the set. I checked their website and they do not list these as a stock item but they are reasonably well made and have stood up to 2 years of riding without issue.
I'm sorry I can not provide a link.
Dino
@@DinosTinkerShed no problem at all about the link. I really appreciate the quick reply. I was interested in them due to the low wattage draw. I think that would be great for a motorcycle like the DR 650.
Hello, could you show the links for the product, good stuff Dino. Thanks.
Where did u get the fairing 4 the Dr 650? I have a 2022. Like ur Cyclops video. Firm believer bright lights save lives not loud pipes. Lol
The fairing came with the bike when I bought it used. It's off a BMW 650 Dakar I belive
Hi Dino, would like to do the same for my '19 DR, did you have to purchase the rectifier as well?
Thanks for the question, the kit comes with the harness as well
Replacement starts at 4:03
I looked this up, however it asks if you want the additional rectifier for extra $. Is that the black box in the middle or something else. What did you acually get when you purchased your kit? I hope Im clear here.
Thank you for the question. I ordered the ultra H4 and it came with the black box which I would think is a rectifier. I ordered mine from Pro cycle specifically for the dr650 so I'm not sure if that makes a difference or not, where you order it from I mean.
I hope this helps
Dino
@@DinosTinkerShed I'LL do some further digging Thanks.
No, I don't need the Cyclops H4 Ultra headlamp bulb for my Suzuki DR650SE or the speleology I do.
OK,
Dino
Any thoughts about putting one in your sled?