How to install the Matt Gecko LED Halo Headlight on a Kawasaki Vulcan S
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2024
- How to install the Matt Gecko LED Halo Headlight on a Kawasaki Vulcan S
The installation of the Matt Gecko LED Halo headlight on the Kawasaki Vulcan S is a relatively straightforward process, with just 3 main steps; 1. Remove the old headlight, 2. transfer the headlight from the old headlight to the Matt Gecko headlight, 3. Fit the Matt Gecko headlight.
In this video I'll show you step by step how to perform each of those steps.
NOTE: Many people are saying that the DRL wire needs to be spliced. IT DOES NOT!!!
Legality of this headlight in the UK - I have no idea if this headlight is legal in the UK, however, having done my own unscientific MOT headlight beam test I can't see any reason why it would fail. The stock headlight is a Euro-4 headlight, so it doesn't kick up at either side and has a completely flat topped and centred beam. The Matt Gecko LED Halo headlight has the same characteristics, no kick up on either side, flat topped and centred beam.
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00:00 - Start
00:05 - Unboxing
02:21 - Remove original Headlight
06:40 - Get Matt Gecko LED ready
23:45 - Install the Matt Gecko LED
28:40 - Job Done!
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Thank you sir!! Your video helped me a ton in getting mine installed. Much appreciated!!
Glad it helped
Thank you again for this very detailed how-to of the entire process.
You make it look very easy.
I don't have strong hands and the rubbery things were a bit difficult to remove and insert.
Also the top metal part was a little bent, probably from my crash a year ago, but nothing a plier wouldn't fix.
Video editing makes it look easier than it is. I'm sure people didn't want to see me struggling with the rubber grommets (or hear my swearing!) 🤪
Great video! It greatly helped when installing my light. One thing i noticed is that there are actually some rubber slots on either side of the lens that you also need to transfer to the Gecko light. They help secure the front cowling. Doesn't change the functionality, but may keep you from rattling! Cheers
I've just checked my original light and you are right, I missed those rubber bits. I haven't noticed any rattling but I'll definitely move them across. I might do an update video to let others know about those bits. Thanks for letting me know.
@@TreesAndWheels did you do an update video for these parts? Planning to install this light on my Vulcan S soon with your video here and wanna make sure I don't miss any pieces.
This headlight can be adjusted by adding washers to the rear mounts, adding to the bottom will raise and top to lower.
Thank you very much for your response 'Mr Gecko'. It seems that it would also be possible to adjust the left and right beam position by adding washers to the rear of the headlight top bracket. It would take some experimentation to get the light positioned exactly where it should be, and obviously it would not be as accurate as the adjusters in the stock headlight, but it would be a solution.
Thank you for this video! It helped so much when I was installing my light last night!
Excellent. I’m glad the video helped. Are you on Instagram? I’d love to see the light on your Vulcan.
This will be the excellent addition to the front end of the Vulcan S I'm planning to get and do before I take it out at night for riding! Great presentation of the install process. Doug👍🏍️🤓🐻
Thank you.
Looks much better now. Hopefully others can see you better also. Take care, ride safe.
As long as other road users don't get distracted by how pretty it looks and hit me because of Target Fixation 😂🤪🏍 Ride Safe!
Thanks for this video, just received my lights from FEDEX and will install it on the weekend.
Excellent! Have fun with the install. 😎
Saved my day with this excellent guide. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
Excellent video thank you, it made the task of fitting the light so much easier. Probably wouldn't have attempted it without it. Cheers!
Thank you. Glad it helped 😎
Thanks for the movie! Base on it, I installed my LED headlight. And it was really piece of cake. Cheers!!!
Awesome! Glad the video helped 👍
Keep up with great work!
Thanks, will do!
It is beautiful ❤
I love it, but lots of people seem to hate the shape of the Vulcan S headlight.
Can you do a vid - how to install a 12v plug charger please 😬 your vids are really informative 👍👍👍. I just got my Kawasaki Vulcan 650s. Learned a lot from your vids 😃
Sorry, I already have one fitted to the bike, so I have no need to install another.
Buenas tardes! Muchas gracias por los tutoriales!. Éste foco tiene homologación europea? Un saludo!
No, no es así, pero la salida de luz parece ser la misma que la del faro original.
In case the translation doesn't make sense... The light beam pattern from the original headlight and the Matt Gecko headlight appear to be very similar. It does not have an 'E' mark, but it should still be ok (depending on your laws).
i wonder if this will pass inspection in EU, i now just barley pass it with a led replacement bulb.
I know that it passed the UK MOT, but I have no idea for anywhere else in the EU
Anyone else struggle with getting the headlight screw out? I got one but the second one is stuck and the angle is terrible
I didn't have any trouble with mine, but there was definitely some wiggling involved 🤨😎
I want one!
I can definitely recommend them 👍
I own a Matt Gecko LED headlight. I love the style, brightness and shine of the light, but after two years you still can't aim the headlight? I also notice the LED ring around the perimeter of the headlight isn't as bright was when installed. You can see the connection joints rather than a continuous ring.
That's a shame about the Led ring around the light diminishing in intensity over time... I wonder if it possible to open the headlight and reseat the led connectors? No idea if that would work.
As for adjusting, you can 'hack' some adjustments for up and down by using washers (on the lower connectors to raise up, and on the top mounts to lower the light beam). I'm thinking of an engineering solution to allow left and right adjustment, but at the moment it would require moving the whole headlight forward by about 10-15 mm.
The LED ring is okay. Not as bright but looks fine. I put some thick rubber washers on the mounting bolts to lower the beam slightly. I ended up using different thicknesses of washers to aim the light to the left ever so slightly. @@TreesAndWheels
I'm just curious, do you think the light would blind other drivers or is it perfect amount of light ?
The beam pattern is mostly the same as the original headlight, so it shouldn't dazzle any other road users, it's just a brighter (lighter) light.
nice looking light but whats the beam pattern like and would it pass an MOT ?
The Headlight unit isn't e-marked (but the MOT regulations changed recently)so I don't know if that would impact the MOT test. My very un-scientific test using roughly measured lines on a whiteboard showed the beam pattern to be within tolerances and much the same as the stock headlight. I'm not sue an MOT for 2 years, and the unit is easy enough to change back if necessary (even if just for the MOT).
Hi there, any update on the MOT in the UK?
Have you had any issues with the headlight when it comes to the MOT?
The bike is off the road with no mot at the moment. I should be getting it mot'd soon so I'll let you know. But, even it is an issue, it's a simple job to change back for the MOT.
Amazing video sir, can you please tell me how I can buy this headlight.
You can buy it directly from Matt Gecko - mattgeckoleds.com/shop/ols/products/led-headlight-vulcan
@@TreesAndWheels thankyou so much sir, and keep it up nice working
whats the beam pattern like and does it comply with uk standards ?
My bike isn't due for an mot for a few years yet so I haven't had it checked 'officially' but my unscientific tests (drawing lines and markings on a whiteboard) seem to show a very similar beam pattern and nothing that would cause concern to any oncoming traffic.
@@TreesAndWheels just that i have seen some that are blinding and some that a candle would put it to shame
Will fitting this headlight void warranty ? Anyone know ??
No it won’t void void the warranty because it’s plug and play so no changes or additions to the wiring. If you’re worried, keep the original and swap it back before getting any warranty work done 🙂
Thanks for the video, just installed mine and now there's not a single halogen bulb left on my bike
Excellent!
Does it have an E number?
Approved in Europe?
No, it doesn't, and because of that it isn't approved. However, the lighting beam pattern is the same as the original so it won't be a problem dazzling other road users.
Is this the "plug and play"
It depends on what you mean by plug and play. You don’t have to cut any wires, they fit to existing connectors, but you do have to remove the fittings and surround from the existing headlight and put them on the Matt gecko light.
Hi.... where i can buy this headlight ?
and how much does it coast ?
You can buy it directly from Matt Gecko - mattgeckoleds.com/shop/ols/products/led-headlight-vulcan
$350 (USSD)
@@TreesAndWheels thanks a lot, but an identical hadlight on aliexpress costs 300$
You should probably buy that one then 🙂
Did mine and it lights up the night.
I really should make the effort to go out for a ride in the dark to see how good the headlight really is!
@@TreesAndWheels yes I can see across a 5 lane highway easily.
This would light be GREAT if it was round.
The shape of the light is part of the bike’s style, but you can get round halo lights to fit the Vulcan if you want your bike to look like a Honda Rebel 😂🤪
@@TreesAndWheels almost everyone I've ever talked to about this bike hates the headlight and mentions it's one reason they would never buy one. Personally, I'm still considering it but it's near the bottom of my list (it's a short list) and the headlight is part of that reason. I'd be more than happy to change the headlight myself, but something purpose built like this will be way better than any of the other solutions I've seen, that just aren't good enough/look right.
@@TreesAndWheels PS, if I could get a Rebel 1100 for anywhere near this price, or even find a brand new one for anywhere near MSRP, I wouldn't even be looking at these. That bike is better in every possible way and it's not even close. Which explains why they're almost impossible to find, and I can find these for less than $6,000 everywhere I turn.
All that being said, this is a pretty fun bike to ride and I could customize it to a point that I'd be happy with it I think.
@@Gavintech have a look at kamdorian’s videos, he has the round halo light on his Vulcan
@@TreesAndWheels I've seen his videos, and that one in particular. Not a fan. The entire point of the comment I made on this video was because this light is a full assembly replacement, but actually looks factory. He's got his attached with a universal bracket to the fork. Not okay with that myself.
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Lighting is bad. What no loc-tite!!!! What about the turn signals????
Lighting is fine. It's been without loc-tite. What about the turn signals? this is a video about the headlight.
That is NOT five minute plug n play.
Who said it was 5 minutes? The video itself is 28 minutes long. It is plug n play though!
It isnt Matt gecko light. Its just regular aliexpres 190usd lamp...
It is a Matt Gecko Light, purchased directly from Matt Gecko in the USA.
@@TheCreativeAcorn he buying them from aliexpress in China and reselling for 250% price xD
@@cocieto5139 what are you on about? I don’t sell anything . I bought the light from Matt gecko and installed it on my own Vulcan.
@@TreesAndWheels im telling him, this isnt "Matt gecko" light, he didnt create it, he just import from china light for less than 190usd and selling overpriced, making easy money on people who dont know how to use google. So it isnt "Matt gecko", its aliexpress
Bro i think you should see a doctor, your breathing seems not normal.... It feels like you had just finished running a 10km road theb head straight to vlogging.....
Thanks for caring :-)