BMW Motorrad Roundel Halo Light Modification on R 1250 RT | Be seen.
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- In the motorcycle world, high visibility is of utmost importance. This video covers the Halo light customization to my BMW R1250 RT.
It is a $20 halo light set from Amazon which works perfectly on my RT but it should work on any BMW or other motorcycle or car.
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Halo Lights (Amazon): amzn.to/3Fu43zb
Clear caulk (Ace Hardware): amzn.to/3ZQ18cj
Wirefy Crimping Tool Set (Amazon - but don't have to buy this if you are ok with a pair of pliers): amzn.to/409lU6j
Wirefy T Tap Wire Connectors Kit (Amazon - Must if you want to avoid wire cutting): amzn.to/3mMhFiI
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:51 New Tools
2:20 Wire Configuration and Quick Test Left Side
5:10 How to work the Crimping Tool
6:11 Wire Configuration and Quick Test Right Side
8:09 Removing chrome plates
9:20 Cutting pen the roundels and chrome plates
12:19 Setting up Halo lights and re-assembling roundel
16:13 Reinstalling chrome plates on side panels
19:46 Final Result - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I don't own a beemer now but I came across your channel recently. I watched the video with you explaining the big TFT menu hierarchy on your beautiful RT. Your content is informative and well articulated. I wish your channel success. Keep up the good work.
Thank you very for your kind words, good wishes and the feedback. Thank you for taking time to watch my videos. Much appreciated 🙏👍
This is one of those mods that should have been there from the factory!
Agreed. Just better for overall visibility.
Hey Parag! I used your install video when doing this on my k1600b.....then upgraded to 22' 1250rt and came back here to do it on my rt.....and now im back! Hurricane Ian wiped out my 1250rt so now that i have insurance $ in-hand, i got a new '23 1250 gsa!!! Your video is fantastic and its the 3rd time ive been back here!!!!
Hi Federico, sorry to hear you lost your RT in Hurricane Ian. Thanks very much for taking time to comment 👍 glad I could help, that’s the whole reason why I thought about starting this channel 😊 comment like this motivate me to make more videos.
I am very much interested in knowing your experience on switching from RT to GSA. Could be something in my future as a second bike.
This is what I call a nice tutorial.
I have a 2019 RT, and I seriously think I will do this mod.
Thx!
Nice!! 😊 Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks for the comment 👍
Bonjour (de France),
Merci pour cette superbe vidéo et installation.
Merci pour toutes ces explications et images qui vont bien m'aider à faire la même installation sur ma Rt de 2019.. je cherchais à faire ça depuis longtemps.. Bonne route V
You’re welcome! Good luck with the customization 👍😊 thank you for taking time to comment.
One of the best ways to remove Roundels from adhesive is with dental floss or the string from inside 550 parachute cord. Use it like a saw going back and fourth and it goes through the adhesive pretty well. It beats marring or scratching the Roundels.
😃 thanks for sharing. Hopefully it’ll help some of the future viewers. Using appropriate tools makes a whole lot difference. At the time I didn’t know how they were affixed to the chrome pieces.
Nice!
VERY well done my friend!!! I will be adding these to mine and I'll be using your tutorial as a guide. Thank you!
Thank you for taking time to comment. Glad I could help 👍 good luck with the mod. Let me know how it goes.
looks great... you made it look simple..
Thank you very much for the feedback 👍. Would’ve been easier if I had bought right tools. But once I started working I didn’t want to stop. 😊
excellent job! I have been looking to do this on my '22 r1250rt. I did it for by k1600b and really liked the look. I'm definitely subscribing as I think I'll be learning a few things on your channel!!!!
Yes, they look amazing and plus they are very bright for added visibility. Greatly appreciate the Sub 👍👍
I'm gonna try to do it on my RT this weekend ! thank you for this video , its exactly what I needed.
Nice!! Glad I could help. Feel free to ask any questions and good luck!! Please do share your experience once done 😊
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Finished ! Works like a charm
That’s amazing! Good work! 👍👍
BMW Should pay you for this and make that a factory feature .. nice job ..
Thank you very much for the feedback! 🙌
You are a confident and brave young man! Lol
Love the “caulk” reference and American “rubber” reference. Lol. High quality DIY video for newbs like me. I’m still not brave enough to do this, so don’t think. 🤷🏽
Thank you!! Tried to keep it NOT boring 😁Yes it took some time figuring out but love the result.
Nice!!
Thank you 😊 please consider subscribing 👍
I got it done today! check out my results!
Woohoo!! That’s great!! Will check out your video.
Thanks for the video. I have ordered these and waiting them to arrive. I will try to apply them to my 1200gsa lc. Hope it works. Just curious abıut the cables and colors
Appreciate the feedback 👍👍 The cable colors should be the same as you saw in the video. I’ve done this on an old RS of my friend and the colors matched.
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I installed these and they look great and work awesome. I find that mine cause interference with my radio. Did you notice any with your install.
That’s great! Unfortunately I do not have onboard speakers, so I won’t be able to provide any input on that. You may need a different power source. Maybe install like an accessory on EZHexCan or similar power regulator.
Very nice work! If I bring my RT to you, would you do them for me?
Thank you 😊 I haven’t thought about doing it professionally yet 😁
Great mod the only problem is that if you use the feed to the power socket, when you plug a battery charger in there the light activates.
Ha!! I didn’t have to charge my battery yet so wasn’t aware. I’d have to see this. It is interesting though. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the sub!! 🙌
forgot to ask you brother, since the right side is connnected to the euro hella din positive, when you shut off the bike it stays on longer than left side. do you have a solution for it perhaps another wire to connect? have you noticed that ? it doesn't bother me but it would be great if they can be both turned off the same time.
Yes. I did notice that. I would be looking for another cable to tap into to have them turn off at the same time.
@@ninerpeak I’m thinking about to tap in the left side just run a cable across with heat shroud of some sort
Good job
Yellow -- blue turn signal
Black --- brown turn signal
Red. --- positive bike
it's right. if i'm wrong correct me please
Thank you!! Yes, what you mentioned is correct for the right hand side. Two separate combinations Left one is at 2:42 and Right one is at 6:46.
Great video, can you verify this is the 70mm version ? Thanks 🙏. Motorrad family
Thanks for the feedback!! Appreciate it. Yes it is 70mm version.
✊️🇨🇵merci
Where did you bought those stuff?
All links are in the description 😊
on bmw's red and blue is always left side usually indicators, blue and black will be right.. across all models
Love the German engineering and consistency. 👍 easy to tell.
Got mine installed on my '22 r1250rt.....thanks for your installation video! How are yours holding up with water exposure?
Nice 👏 I just did a trip to Mount Washington it rained up there and was super windy as usual. Both lights are working without issues. Sometimes they dim if the battery is running low, especially after when I end up playing with my K5 camera to download videos. But they go back to normal as soon as the bike runs for about 5 mins.
Hi I did this and all works but it interfears with the radio have you had this issue
Oh sorry to hear, my bike doesn’t have speakers 😕 or TPMS due to chip shortage.
The radio seems to experience interference to the extent that it becomes unusable, but since I usually play music and listen to radio through my mobile phone, the disturbance doesn't really affect me.
@@user-ui9sm3zn7d this is great information. Thanks for confirming.
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1 RED cable
on the Right side makes the halo rings on even when the moto is off
Yes I've the radio and the Radio become unusable
Someone got a solution?
@EnriqueCristianMonteldelaRoche I haven't tried to disconnect the right side only and check if the radio interference persists.
On the right side, it is connected to the 12v jack so it turns off couple of seconds later.
Probably useful or not useful?
Oh trust me they are super useful. Extra illumination is 100% useful and safer for any vehicle in low light 👍👍👍
@@ninerpeak splicing into factory wiring… nope. Tell me a non intrusive method.
@@teach1644 True the method may not of of your liking :) but it is definitely useful to have additional lights. You can opt for an expensive option, there are expensive roundel lights that you can buy but you will also need a power regulator to plug them in. Those are pretty much plug-and-play solution but I think they make them only for K series. I couldn't find any for the RT. Let me know if you come across a better solution. Thanks for taking time to respond.
@@paragsj there are other solutions. but very expensive. take a look at this: czcams.com/video/Et-Zj-611SQ/video.html
Wow for £140 without ezCAN. These I paid $20 and they are brighter. Still working through rain, snow, heat and they don’t look cheap.
Its a shame that you used such cheep Chinese led lights. Go to A Bike Thing based in the UK. Order up some high quality ones.
Maybe when these go bad 😊 the purpose was to learn. The cheap ones have been working fine for over a year now 👍
GREAT VIDEO! However, I would silicone that little controller box…it does not like rain or car washes. I’m doing the same exact thing at this very moment.
Thanks!! Yes I am looking into sealing it better this winter. I’ll look into silicone. You recommend any brand or product?
So far so good 😁🤞 It survived through heavy rains and car wash.