Motorcycle Visibility at Night — What Actually Works!
A big visibility upgrade for my BMW R1200GS — the Lone Rider MotoLights and the Denali B6 brake light. Why I ride: https://youtu.be/1NSZVXg1MZA?si=ifnFA3PnVSp4PIy3 Project Results can be found at: 41:05 My reflections at end of project: 44:19 Part 2 (aiming the lights) will be coming up next! Be sure to like, subscribe, and comment!
This project took me two days, a lot of patience, and more than a little reflection. As an older rider, better lighting isn’t a luxury… It’s a necessity. But somewhere between dropped bolts, wiring puzzles, firmware updates, and unplanned challenges, I realized the work itself was part of the experience.
This is a long, detailed, real install — not a fast-forwarded highlight reel. If you're thinking about doing this upgrade yourself, or you just enjoy honest, garage-day storytelling, I hope this helps. #BMWGS #R1200GS #MotorcycleLighting #LoneRider #DenaliElectronics Chapters are included so you can jump around. Tools, tips, mistakes, lessons, and the quiet therapy of wrenching on your bike. Part 2 — aiming the lights and a night ride test — is coming soon! Stay safe out there, ride visible, and thanks for riding along! Duncan
Products Featured: -
Lone Rider MotoLights @LONERIDERMoto - Lone Rider MotoCAN -
Denali B6 Brake Light @Uberstr1ke -
B6 Light to MotoCAN Cable Adapter @ABIKETHING
(Not sponsored. Just sharing the journey.)
Also (previous install): -
Weiser Technic LED Turn Signal Replacements @weisertechnik4184
Table of Contents: 00:00 – Introduction: Why Visibility Matters & Project Overview: MotoLights 00:58 – Unboxing & First Impressions 03:10 - Should you remove the Seat Bracket? 04:50 – Installing the Front Bracket 07:04 – Mounting the MotoLights 10:04 – Removing the Seat Bracket 11:25 - first attempt - B6 Brake Light 12:20 – MotoCAN Install & Programming 14:50 - First afternoon summary 17:07 - Day 2 overview 18:34 - Motocan Programming Deep Dive 22:25 - Routing Wires & Cleaning Up the Install 26:02 - Seat Tray wiring Clean-up 29:27 – Denali B6 Brakelight Install 40:35 - Seat Bracket Install 41:05 - Final system walk -round 44:19 - Sequence Overview 47:13 - Problems I encountered 48:10 – Closing Thoughts: Safer Riding as an Older Rider 50:20 –
What’s Next (Night Ride + Aiming in Part 2)
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