Suzuki DR650 LED headlight mod, Better than JNS!
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- For under $35.00 install a AUXITO LED headlight bulb from Amazon, and save $100.00 over a JNS headlight with better results! Very impressed!
Will work on any bike with a H4 bulb, Honda XR650L , DR650, DRZ400 etc..
Easy install , use less power get a brighter whiter light.
Skip video to 10:10 for installation.
UPDATE!! I just came back from a night ride on the XR650L, and the JNS headlight will be coming off and the stock headlight going back on the Honda with the other LED headlight bulb. There is that much of a difference!
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For those worried about excessive heat from this bulb being so close to the wire harness and clutch cable on the DR. . . I did an experiment. I hooked the bulb up to a power supply in the garage on a 90 F (32C) day. After 10 minutes, I measured the temp of the heat sink using a very accurate thermometer. The highest temp I recorded was 175 F (79C). Given that typical wire insulation begins to melt well above 200F (93C), I don’t see an issue. If you were worried about it, a wrap of shielding material, like foil, should give you some insurance. Keep in mind too, there was absolutely no airflow around the heat sink in my experiment. On the bike, air moving around the front shroud will keep it much cooler.
This is awesome information! Appreciate the time and effort you put into letting us know how hot the bulb can get. Thank You John!
Looks like I'm getting a new headlight bulb. lol Thanks for the review!
I think you will like it. Easy install, white light, killer high beam and lower power for more light. Thanks for checking back in.
i watched your video the other day when it came out and was like worth a try and ordered it that night and i put it in and works awesome!
Very cool! Thank you for letting me know, I'm glad that you like it. I was out on a ride last week and it got dark about 60 miles away from home. I was glad that I had the extra light of the LED bulb, much safer. Tonight UPS delivered the replacement bulb for the one that was defective in the set. So I have a good spare if needed?
Take care.
I have the very same light on my dr650, such s huge improvement on the stock. No worries about great either.
I’ve been happy with the results too. Still working great.
It seems to be hard for cameras to show any headlight improvements but this sure is obvious. Very nice. I have a JNS DOT Round $149 coming in the mail so will definitely have to compare the two. Thanks for posting.
You will like the JNS. I have one on my Honda XR650L. If I knew this before hand, I would have just went with these bulbs? But hindsight is always 20/20 ?
I’ve ran this exact bulb in my Hawk 250 dual sport for 4 years without any issues.
Nothing has melted ever and it’s quite bright.
Same for me an no issues, I just put the same brand bulb in the Vstrom with the same great results.
Nice Job "VW" - Really like that one. Recently put on the CYCLOPS - But if it goes out, I'm heading that direction. Great Video !!!! - What a difference !
Cheers Mate !
Thank You OW, I'm putting heated grips on the DR650 and was looking for a way to use less power from the stator, and increase the lighting. Amazon already has a new box coming out with two new bulbs since one of the two bulbs was defective. Nice when something works better than expected. Take care.
@@verbalwidget7267 Maybe consider a 30 AMP relay. Uneducated statement - but after watching "MOTO DANS" Aux light installation, that may be the trick !!!!
I have a video on that as well - regarding the AUX Lights....
@@pilotdane1 ok I’ll check into that. Much appreciate the tip. Thank you OW
You got a better deal than the Sealight bulb I got for about $30 for a single led bulb. Illumination is about the same though.
Hi David, Nice to know that you were able to get the same results. Amazon has already shipped a replacement for the one of two defective bulbs, with 30,000 hours of life you and I will probably never need another bulb. Thank you for watching.
I was about to try the JNS but saw some reviews saying it wasn't that great for the money. I came across your video and decided to give this bulb a try. It is definitely a huge improvement over the stock bulb. The low beam does kind of divide up into a left and right lighted area with a bit of a slight dimmer area in the middle but it still beats stock by a long shot, and gives you better visibility to the sides and helps in sharp corners. The high beam goes on forever, but does have a tendency to light reflective signs very brightly. Not a whole lot you can do about that though. I like the fact (in my case) that I still have a back up bulb as well. Cost me about $16 per bulb, that's not bad.
I'm glad that you like the bulb, I know that you can rotate the bulb in the socket to fine tune the beam but I have yet to do that. I have a JNS headlight on my XR650 and I plan on removing it and putting the stock headlight back on with the other bulb that came in the kit. about 2 months ago was coming back from a trip on the XR650 and hated the lack of light it was producing compared to the DR650 and the LED bulb. Thank you for watching and the comment.
@@verbalwidget7267 so how did it come out on the XR? I see it's been 9months since this comment, thanks
@@jaredmouret9723 Great!! Just like the DR650.
I removed the JNS light and reinstalled the stock light with the other bulb, it the best thing I could have done.
@@verbalwidget7267 thanks, I love my xr, but I want to trade or sell it for a DR650, which bike do you prefer?
@@jaredmouret9723 if you ride 50/50 DR650
More off road or fast off road XR650L hands down.
KLR650 for more road, forest roads and easy trails.
I love my XR but since Covid my reduced breathing prevents me from off roads like I use too and riding the XR.
The XR is such a bad ass bike compared to the other two when off road.
Mine just came in the mail. Stoked to try it out
I'm still enjoying mine, and have plans to remove the JNS headlight from my Honda XR650 and install the stock light with the extra LED bulb in the kit. Rode 3 hours home from a ride last week, I would not have done the ride with the stock bulb. Hope you enjoy yours.
I did the H2 LED bulb on Amazon for $18. Plugged in with no issues.
It is a cheap upgrade that make a big difference. Glad it worked out for you.
Just got the bulb, works great! Plug-and-play on my 2000 DRZ. Widget I think you may have started something good here! Thanks Moto Jones.
I glad to help and pass something on when it comes up. Spent the day tearing a DRZ/SM apart to put the USD forks/shock on my DR650. Cool bikes. Thanks for watching glad to help.
Good job ! I bought the same LED about 12 months ago, I am goping to install it this weekend:)
Just installed it this morning, it works like a charm, very happy.
I'm glad you're enjoying the upgraded light, easiest upgrade out there. Try the Flashing rear LED taillight bulb from Walleymart too. I did a video on that, and OBI WAN did too.
Good video .Just got a new DR650 gonna get a new light now .Then just wait for Ohio winter to end so I can ride.
Hi Ron, welcome to the world of DR650’s I think you will enjoy the LED headlight bulb. I had to ride about an hour in the dark AZ desert a few nights ago, I was glad I had it.
DR is a great bike you can fine tune to your needs. There are a lot of videos out there for any modification you wish to do. Good people too.
Check out OBI-WAN for good stuff too. ProCycle is a good source of parts. Thank you for watching.
@@verbalwidget7267 Thank you. I did take it for a 10 mile ride the other day. The last time I rode a bike I was 24 I'm now 67 and retired and its just as much fun as I remembered .
@@ronbrown8792 I'm 62 and enjoy getting out as much as I did when I was a teen, just not as crazy. I know the old me is more fragile. What part of the country are you in?
@@verbalwidget7267 Southwest Ohio, Dayton suburbs. home of the Wright brothers.
@@ronbrown8792 very cool, my parents were from that same area. I was back there about 6 years ago. Beautiful place in summer. Too cold for this old guy anymore. Take care.
Thanks for this video Dave! I need a brighter headlamp on my new DR650!
Cheers!
Hey DOC650, I have had no issues with these bulbs, they have increased the safety of being seen with a brighter whiter light and illuminating the roads on my rides home at night on the DR and XR650l. I since removed the JNS headlight from the XR and re-installed the stock headlight using the other bulb that comes with the kit and increased my night comfort 100 percent over the JNS headlight. These will take less energy to run too than he standard bulb. Cheers Amigo
Hey thanks for the great video! I put this in my DR and what a difference!
That’s awesome, I’m still happy with mine, no issues a lot safer uses less power.
In fact I did not realize how bad the $150 JNS engineering LED light was on my XR650L until I made the switch on the DR650.
I reinstalled the stock XR headlight and put the second LED bulb in that bike. What an improvement. I can see at night again.
I wish I had seen this before I ordered my JNS light. The JNS is good, and is well-made, but since it's a full light unit, it won't be able to compete on price vs a bulb replacement. I don't care much about the appearance change (the JNS looks very modern), so I could've saved $100
Thanks for the comment.
I just removed the JNS headlight from my Honda XR650L and put the stock headlight back on, but with the other LED bulb that came in the package. The difference was amazing.
I also rode two hours in the dark the other night after a ride on the DR650. It has been comforting to have the extra firepower in the headlight during those dark rides home.
Greetings,
As always another excellent detailed video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸
Would I be able to install this led light bulb without removing the entire headlight?
Keep producing more videos
Yes for sure. There’s enough room to get to the back of the headlight. Thanks
That's an awesome beam. I may have to try that.
You should! I just had another comment from someone else who is happy with the bulb. Cheap upgrade. I like it enough to where I'm going to remove the JNS headlight from the Honda XR650L and reinstall the stock headlight with the other bulb that comes in the kit.
VB, your recommendation was so good I have to ask you this: have you switched out the signal and brake lights to LED also? If so, do you have a recommendation? Thanks!
HI Rick, Thank you, I do run the LED tail lights in the bikes, but I just get the ones from the auto parts stores. I think it is a 1157 bulb, but in LED. I figure it saves a bit of power, and is a bit brighter.
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I clicked your product link...entered 2013 Suzuki DR650SE & it says it does not fit. How did you arrive at this product to begin with? What year is your DR? Should be good for all years, no?
Just a guess, the bulb was the same length. I looked at the room behind the headlight and saw no reason for it not to work the 3 pronged plug was the same and the way it mated to the headlight was the same.
Worst case I could send it back to Amazon?
It looked to me that these were replacement bulbs for vehicles, not motorcycles specifically. Each bulb has a specific purpose on a car and they work together. One for low and one for high. That's why one of VDubs lights didn't work as expected..... I think
@@carni6319 They are, but they work great! I have been glad to have the on two night rides home recently.
They do offer “tuning” by turning the bulb in the socket. I have not tried that yet since I am thrilled with the way they are. Recently I did a ride home in the dark with the XR650L that has a JNS headlight and was disappointed compared to these bulbs. At some point I may put the stock headlight back on the XR and use the other bulb that came in the kit. That’s just my thoughts on them. Thank you for the comment.
I checked as well. The B7 is for a vehicle with a larger alternator as the lamps draw 50W of power which is almost the same as the standard halogen bulb.
@@justgjt Usually motorcycle and car bulbs use common fitments, meaning that you can use a car bulb in a motorcycle. It is recommended that you check your motorcycle handbook to find out which fitting is required.
Hey man, what the wattage? Does it weight to much on the battery?
I have found one that is 100w and I wouldn't want to kill my battery
I don’t remember the wattage, never had any issues and still run the same bulb after all these years. Going LED bulbs reduces the electrical draw on the system while being a whiter light.
Great find and nice video! Perhaps I missed it, but what were you saying at first with the one bulb would not work on low beam? You were explaining what happened, but I'm not certain that you explained how it works fine now. Also, I see on Amazon that there are several different Auxito H4 bulbs with different ratings. Do you recall which ones you got? Thanks!
One of the two bulbs that come in the box did not work, Amazon sent me another box and both worked great.
I have since removed the JNS headlight on XR650L and put the stock headlight back on with the remaining bulb in the box and happy with the brighter better safer beam.
@@verbalwidget7267 THE FASTEST RESPONSE IN THE GALAXY!!! Thank you very much!! I was looking at some DR650 LED bulbs between $200-$400! Thank you again!
@@ricklombardo5769 You are welcome my friend. There’s are $40 something now but way under your budget.
I don’t like to ride back from a trip at night, but it happens. I’m always thankful I have this bulb in. It makes the trip safer and I’m able to see farther down the road. Also it’s a brighter whiter light for the other cars to see. Good luck in your search, glad to help.
No not off hand. I believe I placed a link in the description. Let me k ow if you don’t see it and I can check my Amazon history. These are a fabless bulb if that helps.
Hello, so i hit the link below and i cant find the exact same product, a lot of different options but not the same one, there one thats pretty similar on specs and looks, even its not the same, it says will be available in feb 2025, can you help with maybe a new link? thanks
When I picked these I wanted no fan and the same size as the regular bulb.
Anything you choose will be as good or better than stock.
could you post a link to this product please?
Excellent idea 💡 I didn’t even think of that? I’ll get on it. Thank you
The connector is in reverse on my 2017 DR. Yours has males coming from LED like my new LED globe. So therefore how did you wire it up? Confused.
Mine was just a plug and play? No modding at all. I have a 2013 DR but, I would be surprised if Suzuki changed anything.
What is the angle of the bulb in the housing ?
The bulb on mine is straight up and down like a capital I, I have not messed with rotating it to fine tune it yet, but maybe someday I will.
I hope this helps? Thank you for watching.
There must be a way to have the low beam stay on when the high beam comes on, right??
I’ve thought the same thing. Google or eBay would have the answer I bet.
Thanks for watching.
What a bargain! Is the high beam indicator light still functional? I was reading the Amazon reviews and came across a few people that said it quit working after installing these. Not sure if that is strictly an automobile issue.
Hi, yes the high beam indicator is still working, and the bulb is working great. Thanks for the comment
@@verbalwidget7267 Awesome! I also noticed they make a motorcycle specific bulb that looks like a worthy competitor. 🤷🏻♂️ Anyhow, thanks for the reply!
@@TillDeathDualUsSport You bet, take care.
So this will fit on my Honda XR650L?
Yes sir, I removed my aftermarket headlight and put the stock headlight in with the other LED bulb and it’s much brighter and safer.
@@verbalwidget7267 Thanks for the Reply!, im going to try it out.
Any issues with the stator or rectifier/regulator?
None whatsoever, I’ve used it a lot.
It takes less power than the original bulb 💡 I removed the JNS engineering LED headlight in my XR650L and put the other LED bulb in my Stock XR650L headlight. Much better.
@@verbalwidget7267 Nice! I borrowed the fan style H4 from my brother but I couldn't use the dust shield. Going to try it for a while. Good to know stator is OK with it, electrical issues follow me like a grey cloud.
Will this fit 1995 dr350se
It should.
Do you have a link to the headlight?
I have the link down in the description. Thank you
@@verbalwidget7267 thank you
Will this also fit a drz 400?
The street legal model yes.
They use the same headlight as the DR650
@@verbalwidget7267 thank you!
Too late lol. Already got the JNS.
Yes me too, but glad that I didn't spend the $130.00 dollars for one on the DR650 when $30.00 bucks does the same thing. Great to hear from you, it will be awesome to see another one of your videos. Take care.