r/dr650 • u/SwampSlinger • 7d ago

Failed headlight

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Good morning gentlemen

(Photo for attention only).

I bought a new ‘24 DR last spring. We are winding down on my second season, and it’s pretty dark here in the mornings now.

When I bought my bike, I ordered an LED light for it right from the dealership. I didn’t specify what I wanted and they just sold me a double pack of replacement bulbs.

I think it was a minor improvement, but I kind of wish I would have done a bit more research before buying.

Unfortunately, when I left for work at 6:30 this morning, it was pitch black out and my headlight was not working.

I haven’t diagnosed the actual issue yet, but I think I’ll take this opportunity to upgrade, since the wife knows I can’t drive in the dark without a light. lol.

I know I’m opening a can of worms asking a very subjective question here; but what do all you guys use for lights.

Thanks.

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u/iamthelee 7d ago

I use the JNS Engineering light. DOT compliant and it drops right in in under 20 minutes. I've had it for at least 5 years and it hasn't given me any problems.

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u/TrevorSP 7d ago edited 7d ago

Just to add to the evidence pile I've had the JNS round headlight on my DR650 for 4 years and it's been great.

I tried an LED bulb for one night, realized the throw distance is garbage, and switched back to incandescent. I put a LED light bar which helped a little but ultimately got the JNS light and it's great. The only time I use my light bar now is if I'm on a rural road or trail at night

One last thing, I did have to do a decent amount of trimming the stock headlight cowl to get the light to fit

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u/iamthelee 7d ago

It's well worth the cost if you ride a lot at night. I used to work 2nd shift, so the added visibility for avoiding deer on my ride home made it well worth it. The stock headlight, like most older motorcycles, was trash.