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@motosamurai got any progression photos?
Light's need upgrading
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I initially thought of doing that but it turned out to be a much longer project than I initially thought. It took over two weeks(not continuous) for me to figure things out and put everything together. If you are interested I am happy to share any information. BTW this was my first ever headlight mod.
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@motosamurai - did you physically separate the lens to install the LED internally, or did you place the LED on the exterior of the lens? can you post some close-up pics?
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You are right DJ Shrug. The LED strips are inside but not glued to the lens like most of the retrofitters do. I made a bracket from metal sheet which is screwed to the top of the lens( out of sight) and LED strips are glued to this bracket and pressed against the front of the lens. The only thing I wish I had done was made a channel for the strips so that the light from headlight bulbs would not bleed into the LED strip's light. Perhaps next time. That being said I am seriously interested in the morimoto sequential strips, maybe that is what I will use next time I work a similar mod.
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Come to think of it, we never got an update. I think everyone was set on the more simple plug and play LED/HID setups and forgot about the 1299 LED setup...
@360turbo, got any updates on yours? Update your other thread @360turbo!! (Who's doing 1299 led headlight swap?)
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That would make sense $100 vs $1000 :surprise:
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What I've done in the past is adjust the brights so they are aimed lower and just ride with them on full time. That way you are not aiming the lights in the face of others. Free
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has anyone replaced the halogen bulbs with the LED?? which brand is the best option for both low and high beams replacement??
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LOL :grin2:
Do you think the 2018 version fits the same as the older ones? Has anybody tried? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N3333R1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is 90W (2x45W) - no errors on the dash board or interferences so far?
Thanks
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I swapped out the lows with a set of Silverstar Ultras, but as has been noted, the high beams are a completely different animal. I cannot imagine how a company can design something that requires hours and taking apart the entire front end to get to the headlight bulbs. That's just lazy engineering.
That said, I looked up under the front fairing, above the forks and lower triple clamp, and it looks like there is a black plastic panel that can be removed? Couple screws and plastic pins... Is this on all the 959's, or is it new for 2018? Maybe if I remove that, I can access the highbeam bulbs from the bottom?
Anyone tried it, or will I need to be the guinea pig? haha
That said, I looked up under the front fairing, above the forks and lower triple clamp, and it looks like there is a black plastic panel that can be removed? Couple screws and plastic pins... Is this on all the 959's, or is it new for 2018? Maybe if I remove that, I can access the highbeam bulbs from the bottom?
Anyone tried it, or will I need to be the guinea pig? haha
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I read you but it's not that draconian. A low beam change is easy. If one of the high's go, then i'll take the opportunity to install LEDs.
I'd like to put a Ducati LED headlight on my 2018 959.
I've read every thread I could find regarding using a 1299S LED headlight fitted to a 959.
Can anyone confirm if a LED headlight from an 1199S will also fit a 959?
I know an 1199S LED will fit an 899, but what about a 959?
Thanks
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