This series of LT videos by IllinoisBMWriders is excellent. Most bike work is easy once you've done it. These videos are the next best thing to a job being a repeat. Where are the hidden fasteners, what order do things come off, what to be careful of are all well described. Seeing it done once is very helpful. Thanks Kirk.
The kit I bought had a grommet built in. I ended up mounting the ballast on this nice ledge on the right side panel directly below the air intake. I drilled a small hole to run a zip tie through...worked great, and love the new lighting. Thanks for all of your videos!
As usual, a fantastically informative video. This is one of the first mods I did and makes a huge amount of difference to the bike. I was able to mount the ballast on the (when looking from the front) right hand side under the lower front tupperware (the one that surrounds the light). My ballast came with a mounting bracket/plate that allowed me mount it under an existing bolt I found just behind the horn. Although before I got around to doing the above I just zipped tied it to the cross beams as you have shown. I only really moved it because I could and it saved me looping the excess wire up.
I would like to try this for my 2002 K1200 LT, but I do not want to screw up the order as I have done with other things in the past. Is the Xenon the best way to go or should I consider an LED installation? .....Russell D.
Great Video....looking forward to installing my HID kit that just arrived. Did you require the warning cancellation module? I purchased it with the kit for a 05 K1200LT. Thanks again! Rob
Thanks for the video, I have been looking at sites for the kit and most want options such as a canceler, slim, digital, HD, or standard ballast, relays, warrantys, ect. I am looking for something I do not have to modify my stock system and blow fuses or tax the alternator. I understand a relay may get more power but is heat a problem? Thanks in advance for sharing your experience. Also, what about those PIAA fork lights? Worth it to get paripheral lighting or are they not adjustable? Thanks again...
Love the videos! I just bought a 2008 K1200LT from out of state and are waiting for warmer weather to go get and ride home. Does the 2008 have 2 bulbs in it? Will i need a kit with both high and low beams?...Thanks
Kirk, my 2006 k1200lt has the metal clasp thing holding on the plastic cover but it seems to have something metal mounted on it. When I flip the clasp down and try to pull the cover off it just doesn't seem to want to come off. I'm just wanting to replace burned out bulb. Thank you for any help.
Does anyone know where to get this HID Kit (or an equally good one) today in 2023? My bike really needs it as I can not see well at night! (2003 K1200LT)
I did this last week, and it blew the 7.5a fuse. It lit for 20-30 seconds first, then went out. Was this just a fluke, or do I need a 10a fuse or greater? Can the wiring handle a bigger fuse?
Where do you recommend drilling the hole for a 2005? I am thinking just above where the bulb is so the wires have some room when closing the back. Kit I received from DDM Tuning has the rubber grommet,
I just finished upgrading mine. Fantastically clearer & brighter. & pretty straight forward to do.
This series of LT videos by IllinoisBMWriders is excellent. Most bike work is easy once you've done it. These videos are the next best thing to a job being a repeat. Where are the hidden fasteners, what order do things come off, what to be careful of are all well described. Seeing it done once is very helpful. Thanks Kirk.
The kit I bought had a grommet built in. I ended up mounting the ballast on this nice ledge on the right side panel directly below the air intake. I drilled a small hole to run a zip tie through...worked great, and love the new lighting. Thanks for all of your videos!
As usual, a fantastically informative video.
This is one of the first mods I did and makes a huge amount of difference to the bike.
I was able to mount the ballast on the (when looking from the front) right hand side under the lower front tupperware (the one that surrounds the light). My ballast came with a mounting bracket/plate that allowed me mount it under an existing bolt I found just behind the horn.
Although before I got around to doing the above I just zipped tied it to the cross beams as you have shown. I only really moved it because I could and it saved me looping the excess wire up.
Thank you so much. Used your video to change out my headlight bulb. Much appreciated.
I was so impress viewing your instructional videos that I finally subscribed to a channel. Good Job!
Love your video's thank you for sharing! Cheers!
Thank you Mr Kirk!
I would like to try this for my 2002 K1200 LT, but I do not want to screw up the order as I have done with other things in the past. Is the Xenon the best way to go or should I consider an LED installation? .....Russell D.
I recommend to only change the low beam. The High beam takes too long to heat up and would not be of much use.
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you do not need a 7/8 step but it helps. get one from harbor freight. There is no lip to make
Great Video....looking forward to installing my HID kit that just arrived. Did you require the warning cancellation module? I purchased it with the kit for a 05 K1200LT. Thanks again! Rob
Love the videos...thanks much! Kit I purchased came with a relay harness. Notice that you did not install yours with one. Opinion?
+Bob Mazzoni Im not really sure what the relay is for? It may be a canbus relay to tell the system that there is a light there.
Thanks for the video, I have been looking at sites for the kit and most want options such as a canceler, slim, digital, HD, or standard ballast, relays, warrantys, ect. I am looking for something I do not have to modify my stock system and blow fuses or tax the alternator. I understand a relay may get more power but is heat a problem? Thanks in advance for sharing your experience. Also, what about those PIAA fork lights? Worth it to get paripheral lighting or are they not adjustable? Thanks again...
Love the videos! I just bought a 2008 K1200LT from out of state and are waiting for warmer weather to go get and ride home. Does the 2008 have 2 bulbs in it? Will i need a kit with both high and low beams?...Thanks
The 2008 should have an HID already. Just leave it be.
Don't you need a lens for xenon to project properly?
What is the HID bulb replacement?
How long of a job is it? Do you take the plate off under the handle bars?
Low beam is H7, what is the high beam model # and have you tried LED for high beam yet? If so which do you recommend?
Kirk, my 2006 k1200lt has the metal clasp thing holding on the plastic cover but it seems to have something metal mounted on it. When I flip the clasp down and try to pull the cover off it just doesn't seem to want to come off. I'm just wanting to replace burned out bulb. Thank you for any help.
That should already have an HID light
@@kirksmotorrad it's blown and I need to replace.
@@dmckinnies I think that thing on it is the ballast. You may just need a new bulb. I have not had to deal with OE HID issues yet.
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Does anyone know where to get this HID Kit (or an equally good one) today in 2023? My bike really needs it as I can not see well at night! (2003 K1200LT)
You can find it on my Amazon page. It is a 2 bulb kit but it is pretty inexpensive
I did this last week, and it blew the 7.5a fuse. It lit for 20-30 seconds first, then went out. Was this just a fluke, or do I need a 10a fuse or greater? Can the wiring handle a bigger fuse?
If you have it hooked up right it really shouldn't be an issue.
is any place you recommend for buying the hid, they say the eBay sources are not very reliable
What is the link to find the HID bulb brand and model?
amzn.to/3MfRuJo
Where do you recommend drilling the hole for a 2005? I am thinking just above where the bulb is so the wires have some room when closing the back. Kit I received from DDM Tuning has the rubber grommet,
sounds like a good spot!
PS: Great video series, by the way.
I use DDMtuning.com
Does the 2001 require a Canbus?
@@jink0000 no LT has a Canbus
That's a strange video, no perspective. Poorly lit and one fixed camera location.
there is no room to film in there. I did the best I could