3"HD spotlights from Colight, for £66. Let's try them on the BMW R1250GS👍

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More information on the HD series :
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Colight, the LED lighting company, asked me to review their 3" HD Series, White Combo Beam light for my motorbike.
The lights were sent free of charge, together with a wiring harness and light engine bar mounting bracket(this sadly was too big)
The lights retail at approximately £66 a pair
3300 lumens of lighting power
Combination beam of a flood and spot light all in one unit.
As the BMW is new, I chose these lights, as others in their range may have been more than my limited electrical ability would have coped with.
YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO FIT THESE ON YOUR OFF ROAD/ENDURO BIKE ETC AS THEY ARE COST EFFECTIVE IF YOU DAMAGE THEM👍
Therefore, as I had already fitted a Hex Ezcan accessory manager(power distribution unit) to the BMW, it made perfect sense to see if the lights would integrate and work with this.
To my delight the lights did, although I had to adapt the Colight wiring loom and purchase some extra bits of wiring for connection.
ALL I CAN SAY IS FOR £66 FOR THE LIGHTS I AM VERY IMPRESSED AT THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE COLIGHT UNITS.
00:00 Introduction
00:44 What's in there box
02:50 How are we going to power them?
05:13 Testing them before fitting, do they work
06:52 Mounting the lights onto the engine bars/connecting to power
09:09 Light test in the dark
09:48 Final
Extra bits purchased to complete the install:
Denali light brackets £78
denalielectronics.com/product...
x2 female connectors cost £12
www.nippynormans.com/spotligh...
x1 y splitter cable cost £13.20
ruggedroads.co.uk/MT-3-Pin-Y-...
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@Judy_zy Жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul!!Nice video❤Watching thousands times😍

@fredzuccarelli Жыл бұрын

Nice job.....and cant beat that price!!!

@TheSaint2180 Жыл бұрын

Great guide to what looks like good value. Pizza got home safely today BTW 👍

@TheDervMan Жыл бұрын

Impressive

@merxmoto Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I can't fit that canam on my Street Twin, but I'm getting the Colight DB-M series. Looking forward to it. I was surprised by the price

@kevinpritchard6260 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this ... just ordered a pair, taking full advantage of your discount code (Thankyou)... it goes without saying you are by far the best source of GS info on KZfaq .... so glad I stumbled across your Chanel (Unashamed Fanboy!!)

@gottgaame Жыл бұрын

It would be cool if they had a type of solar light and it turns on with a switch

@milaabaigar536 Жыл бұрын

I’ve just ordered some lights from Colight, they look quality am sure not paying Denali prices bit like Apple philosophy! Are Denali made in China too ? 😂

@nickkaratatis3780 29 күн бұрын

Hi Paul thanks again for the vid. i was just wondering is there anything extra special I need to do in the Hex Ezcan software to be able to switch the lights off with the 3 pushes of the indicator switch? i have fitted the Colight lights and everything works as per your vid but not the switching off. Sorry mate I know you are not the customer service for either Hex ezcan or Colight but thought it could be an easy fix

@gsd32i 29 күн бұрын

If you want the lights to strobe ie flash times then quickly press the high beam x3 times. To switch the spots off simply hold the indicator button in for about 5 seconds and vice versa for turning on . If this is not the answer and you want to know something more please let me know 😁

@grahamphillips2413 Жыл бұрын

I’ve just ordered a set, as you say for the low cost compared to others it’s worth it. I paid £71 with the wiring harness and postage plus the discount code (thanks!).

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

No problem , I can also see these lights being really cost effective for off road use, where if you drop the bike then you won't wreck a set of £300+ lights.

@kevinpritchard6260 Жыл бұрын

Just fitted to my GS ... one thing I did notice was that when configured through the EZ Can the lights flicker (pulse) when at less than 100% power ...interested to hear if you experienced this ...

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

@@kevinpritchard6260 no all good . Have you got the modulation setting I think they call it turned on when you programmed the lights from the laptop ? Switch that off …

@kevinpritchard6260 Жыл бұрын

@@gsd32ithanks will give it go

@mengaw-yong2490 3 ай бұрын

Looks like the LA5 will b in stock from 31 march note this is info is not on the website or u get told if u order

@stevecockton6624 4 ай бұрын

Great video Paul, very informative as usual. Was going the Denali route till I saw your installation. Also watched a few other YT channel opinions and can't really find any negatives yet.Just one review (U.S.),mentioned ordering the wiring harness separate, as they send one for a car rather than a bike, whereas the web page says bike harness - so don't know what that is all about, any problems with that or was yours the correct harness in the box ?

@gsd32i 4 ай бұрын

Hi Steve. I did a full install and connected them using Denali lighting cables and hooked them up to my Hex Ezcan ,more expense but was able to dim the lights and operate them on/off with the push of my indicator button. The loom supplied was...um how do I say.. cost effective , that would suit others, who don't have the ocd that I do! So I ditched their loom and did it my own way as mentioned. I did say to them that the switch was not best for a motorcycle and I believe the have now changed it to one you can mount off the switchgear bolt/screw. Fabulous lights and well made, I think the wiring loom and there is a bunch of it.... just lets it down, for some that wont be an issue.Good lights though.

@stevecockton6624 4 ай бұрын

@@gsd32i I don't think I need the full Denali price experience either, so probably go the same route as yourself. Now that you've looked at,handled + installed both sets, are the "Premium Brand" auxiliary lights you installed a while back really worth paying extra for - I'm assuming not 🤔, although I understand if you can't answer that😂

@adventurehwyhubhwy5817 11 ай бұрын

Hi Paul, love your KZfaq postings. I have a new R1250 GSA Trophy and been getting it ready for a 13,000 K/M ride around Australia with a BMW Safari. I have fitted a set of Colight flood/spot light after watching your excellent video. I have also fitted a Cansmart Denali management unit. I have reached out to Denali with my issue I’m having but they are having problems with delays and staffing currently and won’t be able to get back to me for sometime. You seem to be very knowledgeable about the Denali/ EasyCan situations. The issue I am having is the lights come on when turning the ignition on and stay on and won’t switch off or adjust the daylight sittings or nighttime sittings. The lights switch on fully and by pushing the indicator switch three time doesn’t work. Hopefully you can help Cheers Hal from Australia

@gsd32i 11 ай бұрын

Hi . Just got home and read the message . Bit late for me to go into the mancave , I will have a look tomorrow . From the top of my head I think there is an advanced setting to activate the on/off function of the lights with the indicator switch . I will have a look in the morning for you 👍

@adventurehwyhubhwy5817 11 ай бұрын

@@gsd32i Thank mate greatly appreciate your fast reply. Looking forward to your reply tomorrow. Cheers Hal

@gsd32i 11 ай бұрын

@@adventurehwyhubhwy5817 Morning, or evening!! I am in my garage and have hooked up my laptop to the ezcan. If you enter the settings which gives you the icons of the auxiliary lights/horn/accessory-ignition. On the auxiliary lights header, to the right you have 3 dots, click on these 3 dots and that gives you access to extra settings, at the bottom of this is vehicle switchgear controls, make sure the blue dot is to the right which allows you to power up and power down the auxiliary lights etc...its just a long single press of the turn switch to do this. Hope this helps?????

@adventurehwyhubhwy5817 11 ай бұрын

@@gsd32ithanks mate it worked a treat. I appreciate your help very much.

@gsd32i 11 ай бұрын

@@adventurehwyhubhwy5817 Brilliant, I think those lights are great for the price , especially if there is a risk of busting one with a rock!!!!!! Enjoy the brightness🤪

@stevecockton6624 3 ай бұрын

Hey Paul, for the Pigtail connections to the supplied reconfigured harness, couldn't you have used the extra ones that came with the EZcan instead of buying some more, or are they completely different ?

@gsd32i 3 ай бұрын

Hi Steve , from memory yes , but I just found it easier to use what in effect were ready made plugs . 😁

@stevecockton6624 3 ай бұрын

@@gsd32i for the price definitely 👍

@TwoFourCharlie007 4 ай бұрын

Great video, just ordered some myself after watching this, however do you have a link for the brackets to fit them to the bars please? Thanks

@gsd32i 4 ай бұрын

Hi. Here's the link. They cost more than the lights though !🙈 denalielectronics.com/products/lah-00-10300-b?rq=gc_motorcycle~yr_2022~mk_bmw~md_r1250gs

@TwoFourCharlie007 4 ай бұрын

@@gsd32i thanks so much Paul, much appreciated

@gsd32i 4 ай бұрын

@@TwoFourCharlie007 no problem 👍

@TwoFourCharlie007 4 ай бұрын

@@gsd32i argh ok, won’t be purchasing them then!! Cheers

@johnbennett2851 4 күн бұрын

So, what is the difference between the "Flood Beam" and the "Spot Beam"? Would you know? Preference? (Probably personal preference....) Thanks.

@gsd32i 4 күн бұрын

Have a look at the light chart. The lights are very good., you get the best of both worlds with this beam, although I am NO EXPERT! Here's the link www.led-colight.com/products/colight®3inch-d-series-white-combo-beam-led-ditch-lights

@theoffroadking Жыл бұрын

Great, i want them, no way was i gonna pay Denali prices. Please can you put a link in for the 2 female plugs & the Y loom. Cheers dude, keep it up 👍

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

Hi , apologies for the delay🙈 I think this should be it. www.nippynormans.com/spotlight-sets-and-brackets/denali-light-harness-extension-lead-each www.nippynormans.com/spotlight-sets-and-brackets/denali-lighting-cable-kit-1-lead-that-splits-into-2

@theoffroadking Жыл бұрын

@gsd32i awesome thanks Paul

@Pi-mt2dj 2 ай бұрын

Hi, can you turn on the stroboscope so that it lights up when you want, e.g. while driving in a traffic jam? I turn it on and off myself at a convenient time. Yesterday I installed Hex and I don't have this option with turn signals, I have mix lights, but not without them. Regards

@gsd32i 2 ай бұрын

Hi . I have the strobe option , I have to press the hi/low headlight button x3 quickly and the lights strobe but only for about 2-3 seconds then you have to press the button again for more strobing .

@Pi-mt2dj 2 ай бұрын

@@gsd32i Thank you, but I know that. It cannot be turned on all the time.

@andrewmcqueen6386 4 ай бұрын

Hi Paul, been watching a few of your videos to do similar mods of my own. Can I ask where you got your brackets to fit to crash bars? I have a set but not happy with them as with the bars not really having a straight line, the lights are always slightly off. Cheers

@gsd32i 4 ай бұрын

Hi. Sorry fro the delayed reply. They are from Denali www.denalishop.co.uk/39-motorcycle-light-mounts

@andrewmcqueen6386 4 ай бұрын

@gsd32i thank you. Its also just came to my attention today as well that the 2 cylinder heads are offset. Affects my ocd 😂

@gsd32i 4 ай бұрын

@@andrewmcqueen6386 hahaha..once you see it you'll never unsee it 👍

@tonysilcock5978 11 ай бұрын

I like the look of these lights. The ones you have fitted have a plug that goes into the loom. The ones on the website link just show 2 wires at the end. Do you have to buy another plug to plug into the loom?

@gsd32i 10 ай бұрын

Hi, I used the hex ezycan accessory manager, so I had to put plugs onto the wires to allow me to plug the lights into my accessory manager, it just made the whole process simpler and tidier, but at an extra cost. Great lights for the price.

@tonysilcock5978 10 ай бұрын

@@gsd32i thanks for that I ordered a set plus the loom just waiting for delivery. Not got the Ezycan yet but only the had the bike 7 weeks will get one of those later. Love the videos by the way

@davidodonnell5376 3 ай бұрын

Do you have to buy the harness separately

@john1597 6 ай бұрын

what amps did you set your ezCAN to?

@gsd32i 6 ай бұрын

Hi. Each light is 2.5 amps, so 5 amps is what you need to power the lights. Hex recommend you add 30% to avoid nuisance tripping , so the option from the drop down list would be 7 amps . Merry Christmas 🎄

@pilyomotoride7781 3 ай бұрын

Hi so is this basically plug and play if you have ezcan? Planing to buy this for my s1000xr

@gsd32i 3 ай бұрын

Good morning . Yes . I purchased some cables from Denali and didn’t use the ones supplied . Increases the cost but the lights were ridiculously cheap and this way you get to set the brightness etc via the HexEzcan . One subscriber said the lights were temporarily out of stock incase it tells you they are not available .

@pilyomotoride7781 3 ай бұрын

@@gsd32i would you be able to put the link or the part number of the wire you bought from denali ?

@gsd32i 3 ай бұрын

The link is in the description section. I didn't use the relay and switch Colight sent me because it just all a bit too big and chunky. I used their cabling but just cut it to length and attached those plugs onto each end and then those plugs connected into the y shaped cable which then went into the ezcan.

@Pi-mt2dj 2 ай бұрын

Hi, are you satisfied with these lamps? Do they work without any problems?

@gsd32i 2 ай бұрын

yes. I had them on my bmwr1250gs, and they worked very well . build quality to me seemed good too. as I already had expensive Denali lights fitted I had to remove them to install the colight units. after a while I removed the colights and put the denalis back on. not because they were better , but just because they cost me lots of money !! the colights will now be fitted to a friends bmw f800 gs for him to enjoy. 😊

@Christosthegolly Жыл бұрын

Hi, love my the video so much I've ordered thr lights, the adaptor connections using your links - sorted.... BUT, I cannot for thr life of me find a Hex Ezcan for anywhere near £120? Please help! Thank you very much, hope I can get the ez can so I can fit the lights! Cheers

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

Hi, have I given incorrect info on the price? Mine was £140, they retail around £160. I would definitely get the hex regardless as they are so useful for future bits and pieces you may fit.

@Christosthegolly Жыл бұрын

@GSD321 Thanks for your time to reply, appreciate that. I notice you bought from Rugged Roads when I looked back, so ive just ordered the Hex ezcan from them at £193.50 👌

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

@@Christosthegolly 🙈, brilliant bit of kit even at that price, so many uses. A friend of mine has just bought x2 for his new gsa, I couldn't get that past my wife!!!!!!

@dwaynewright1556 5 ай бұрын

How much was the ez cam? Im trying to find it but its like £250+ im sure in video you said it was just ever £100? Correct me if im wrong. Is it the same one for a 1200 and 1250? I need one for 1250 if so. Thanks 😊

@gsd32i 5 ай бұрын

hi, they are about £180 now for the 1250 .

@Vjekoslav-vf3hr 4 ай бұрын

@@gsd32ihow much for 1200 GS , 2014?

@lyndonevans8033 4 ай бұрын

Look impressive for price to be fair, I noticed on their site there’s two options flood or spot, what ones did you get ?? as I think looking at your demo would be the ones to have, thanks for a great vid.

@gsd32i 4 ай бұрын

Hi Lyndon, they are the white combo lights . Very impressive👍

@lyndonevans8033 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for quick reply, I went to order and it gave me two options of either flood or spot even though it’s a combo light, I’m assuming it’s flood option looking at your vid.

@gsd32i 4 ай бұрын

@@lyndonevans8033 Hi, just popped into my man cave and had a look. Mine have the clear middle lens and the outer ones have the horizontal diffusers so they are the flood beam version.👍

@lyndonevans8033 4 ай бұрын

@@gsd32i thanks so much for going out of your way.

@gsd32i 4 ай бұрын

@@lyndonevans8033 Lyndon, no problem at all . Always happy to help when I can 👍

@Simon-fm8yc 3 ай бұрын

Do you still have these fitted and how are they holding up and performing? Thanks

@gsd32i 3 ай бұрын

No I took them off. Not because of quality or anything like that, but simply because I had spent a small fortune getting the Denali lights way before Colight asked me to look at them. my brother in law has a Gs 850 and we will be fitting them to that soon. for the price they are bloody good .

@Simon-fm8yc 3 ай бұрын

@@gsd32i Nice one. I may well get some for the hell of it and the price.

@gsd32i 3 ай бұрын

@@Simon-fm8yc 👍

@adysmith2760 Жыл бұрын

One thing I’m interested in is the gasket seal. I’ve just had to replace one D4Denali that had filled with water and recked it. The gasket in it was a really thin silicone moulded. I’ve used silicone to seal both of them now

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

Hi Amy, apologies for the delay in getting back to you as I have been away with work. I have just been into my garage and taken one of them apart, there is a raised rubber seal around the unit to prevent water ingress, looks like a decent job.

@adysmith2760 Жыл бұрын

@@gsd32i I’m afraid I have to disagree there should be a much more substantial gasket in them than there is these things aren’t cheap . To have one fail because of a gasket is a sign of lack of real world testing for durability. There’s so many products being hyped up as the best but it’s not till you actually have used them yourself you find out just what they are like

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

@@adysmith2760 it was the colight ones I took part to have a look at , I guess any doubt, use sealant to be sure of waterproofing !

@thebigoaktree8401 Жыл бұрын

They are surely a bright set of lights. However, my inside voice says: “But they don’t come with the proven longevity and respectability of the Denali lights though😮😅. If I am willing to spend 25K on a bike, I’m not inclined to start bargain shopping after the fact 😅. And let’s talk about that wiring loom. It would never fit on my Tiger 1200 Rally Pro. It barely fits the ezCan and the D4’s wiring. Looks like something made for off road trucks and not motorcycles. Trying to capture both markets? 🤔 Cheaper works but let’s face it most purchases in this space, including these super expensive ADV bikes, are largely about cachet.

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

Some folks will always say “ can get it cheaper in china” even when they’ve forked out ££££’s on a bike 🙈

@thebigoaktree8401 Жыл бұрын

@@gsd32i 😂👌🏾

@milaabaigar536 Жыл бұрын

Wait until you drop your bike and break your denalis they’ll be rubbing the hands for your next purchase . If you drop the ole China ones not so much to shell out again . And I bet more than 50% of accessories are made in China anyway if the truth be known . Great vid Paul for the alternative !

@robnewman4286 Жыл бұрын

Was any import tax and vat payable?

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

No, not for me but as always best to check first.

@curiouscritters5656 Жыл бұрын

Any ideas What i would need to fit to a 14 plate tiger ?

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

Hi. I don't know too much about other bikes tbh. Simplest way is to use an accessory manager like the Hexezcan, if they do one for your bike? Failing that, then a ready made wiring harness is needed , but the Colight one that I was sent for the HD spotlight, didn''t have what I would say is a proper motorcycle on/off handlebar switch more of a panel mounted switch and I didn't want t cut holes in my bikes bodywork, but you could easily source one from the internet for about £10 and simply replace the switch. Colight do other lights , with dual beam function and they do a handlebar mounted motorcycle switch in this kit, but I only wanted the spotlights , which are very good and I simply connected them as per the video.

@curiouscritters5656 Жыл бұрын

@@gsd32i could a Denali dialdim power these ?

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

@@curiouscritters5656 Hi. Yes having looked at them I would say yes, obviously best to use the other wires horn, high beam etc to get the most out of it and to allow them to be turned off when the ignition is off.

@curiouscritters5656 Жыл бұрын

@@gsd32i how long was postage

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

@@curiouscritters5656 I think it took about 4 days.

@rowlandgilbey7494 Жыл бұрын

What web site has uk prices.

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

Hi Rowland, click on the link in the description 👍

@Haware0523 Жыл бұрын

Looks great, but does not have any European road worthiness certificate, so good luck for your TUV and other technical inspections!

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

My D3’s I believe are the only Denali lights that are road legal according to the blurb . Don’t forget that there will be folk who go off road who certainly don’t want to fork out £300 + on lights and folk who even with an expensive bike will go “ can get them cheaper from China ! “ choices choices 🤪

@clivebishop8757 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Now let’s refit the Denali D3s 😂

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

It was a tough call Clive. 😂 Looks like they'll be fitted to a friends f800gs instead once he's got the Hex EzCan 👍

@xjr13john Жыл бұрын

Not sure why you need all these ancillary lights, especially on a little island!! and of course BMW don't recognise the Hex ezcam, so any probs with your electrical system isn't covered by any warranty!

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

Dude, one does go away from time to time 😂. Well let's hope the hex ezcan does its job properly then. Have a wonderful weekend 🤪

@LXDDLE10 Жыл бұрын

You get what you pay for. The last thing I'm going to wire into my bike's electrical system is a Chinese knockoff electrical component of questionable quality. Maybe put them on my Gator but certainly not my R12GSA.

@nickkaratatis3780 Жыл бұрын

Do you think there is any possibility of them doing any damage to the electrical system?

@LXDDLE10 Жыл бұрын

@@nickkaratatis3780 Not my bike cause they'll never come near it. There is a good point below about TUV.

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

Hi Alex , appreciate all comments , that’s the benefit of these channels etc . With the hex ezcan as the fuse it’s simply much safer to power any electrical item and do away with relays etc and lots of cabling . Ride safe and thanks for your input 👍

@gnmurray5955 Жыл бұрын

I think that this video shows a bit of bias. The camera setting makes them look far brighter than they would be in real life (your video with the D3s was far more realistic). They certainly look to be good value but if people buy them based on your video I would suggest they are going to be disappointed.

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

Hi Geoff appreciate the comments but put simply those lights are very bright and just a bit lower in the lumen stakes than the D3’s but not by much . There will be folk who will scoff at the price of £300 + for a top end set of lights but will happily pay £66 . I have done other videos we’re people say could have got it cheaper from China , well that’s the reason I’ve done the video. I don’t think they would be disappointed , certainly not for £66 . Have a great weekend and ride safe 👍

@DoodleRider Жыл бұрын

I think they would be a better suit for a Harley not a BMW. Sorry

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching . 👍

@SAMFICOM 11 ай бұрын

Useless.

@gsd32i 11 ай бұрын

Try them 👍

@SAMFICOM 11 ай бұрын

@@gsd32i I was driiving once on 1250 with original aux lights and led headlight for about 500km in complete darkness. Not once wished for more light. Just adjusted aux lights much higher to cover turns. My point is - there are mandatory upgrades to LC GS like headlight, cylinder head, dash protection, radiators protection and anything to stop rear tire throwing water to rider's ass. :) And there are tons of useless parts. So easy to drawn in them.

@gsd32i 11 ай бұрын

@@SAMFICOM well I am more than happy with all the things I have put on my GS . Everyone one is individual and what may be useless to some may be of benefit to others . Anyway enjoy the ride . 👍

@adventuresontheroadandywiley Ай бұрын

These lights are cheap and dont last 2 minutes, rode through the 1 st lot of rain in Italy and both sets filled with water and blew the fuse, now Co light are trying every twist and turn to get out of replacing the lights... terrible service terrible lights DONT BUY THEM

@gsd32i Ай бұрын

Andy, sorry to hear about the lights failing. I am about to fit them on my brothers F800 so will be interesting to see if he has issues. I hope Colight do something for you and eventually replace them.🤞