HID conversion on R1200R

[Doc Robert]

I've traded in my 800ST for a 2011 model R1200R with just 450 miles on the clock. I found the posts here very very helpful indeed in coming to that decision, so thanks to all of you. I'm thinking of doing a HID conversion. I had one on the ST and was convinced that it made me far more visible and hence safer. Any views or experiences to relate? Thanks

[de100kb]

No experience but I asked my mechanic if it was possible in the R1200R and het told me he had found a way to fit everything out of sight.

I will probably get it done before next winter.

[Doc Robert]

Thanks Karim

[f800gecko]

I put an HID on my former F800ST but after being confronted with them on other bikes and cars I've decided they're completely obnoxious, unnecessary & not worth the bother. And on the R, they erode the classic roadster character. So I've bought a set of Denali D2's to put up front instead and gonna look like this instead of this

[Doc Robert]

Thanks Gecko

[RAD]

I've traded in my 800ST for a 2011 model R1200R with just 450 miles on the clock.

Ride report? I'm heading in that direction myself.

[Doc Robert]

Hi RAD, ok I'll do a ride report soon, I've only had it less than 2 weeks and used it for the daily 80 mile round trip commute. I'll do a report in a couple of weeks. But so far it's wonderful!

[JohnRicketts]

Have just ordered some 100w H7's for my RT.... (not strictly road legal though, but on country lanes at night they could be a life-saver). Slightly concerned about the additional heat over the 55w standard ones (not that it ever gets hot in the UK!). Does anyone have experience of these?