None at all, just not enough time to ride. I've been riding for more than 30 yrs, and technology finally caught up to me! This is the right motorcycle for me at the right time, age 65. Love the motorcycle evaluation and the trips you take us on! keep them coming as long as you can and as long as they are fun!
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir and will do!
@RobWakeford35
7 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer when you wired up your extra lights did you have to connect them on separate channels to get them to switch off when you put the indicator on or is there some cleaver way to use one connection to the ezCan?
@bmano7850
17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video.. will be putting the EZ can on my wish list 🙏🏼
@TheMissendenFlyer
16 күн бұрын
Glad to help
@dickiedogs727
7 жыл бұрын
Hi..your costing me a fortune....bought my hex ez can from the beemer shop in USA.dealt with a lady called Lisa.she was.first class..with good communications..and recommended..i chose.FedEx postal.which was about 80 dollars..3 days from order to doorstep..thank you for your vids..keep up the good work..Kind regards Dickie ...S.Wales😀
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Nice one Dickie, did Lisa mention me?? :0)
@dickiedogs727
7 жыл бұрын
nope..but i had the hershy.twix.and a plain wrapped piece of choc..they should use you as a uk distributor..we could save a fortune..good luck buddy.
@2muchgear750
7 жыл бұрын
Yep. The EZcan is the business. In addition to lights, I added a powerlet right under the seat of my GS (left hand side.) The factory powerlet is limited to something like 4 amps. Seems a bit low for running things like tire inflators. Thanks for sharing your installs and rides.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yes I may add one of those, plus a different horn quite appeals....thanks for watching - TMF
@chrisredfield3240
5 жыл бұрын
The powerlet is not for running compressors etc . Maybe just sat nav phones very low output mine seems to shut off running most things.
@Andryk_QV
3 жыл бұрын
Ive got a kawasaki versys and wish there was a product like this available for my bike. All the functions that youve unlocked with the lights are amazing
@82phalanX
6 жыл бұрын
I'm at 0:42 and like yay! The moment you mentioned that CANBUS system, you have my undivided attention, the reason I'm here..
@robmarkworth5377
7 жыл бұрын
I fitted the exact same lights, clamps and hex ezcan. Fitted ez can last night, took about 20 mins. Fitted lights today in an hour. Works perfectly. Cheers TMF
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff, good aren't they.....
@robmarkworth5377
7 жыл бұрын
Shockingly so for £20!
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
That's what I thought - the brackets cost me more than the lights!
@robmarkworth5377
7 жыл бұрын
Ditto, but by God the lights are bright!
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
That's the beauty of the EZ-Can - you can easily dim them....mine are set on the lowest setting.
@jyewhin
7 жыл бұрын
thanks TMF. Great video as always. I just ordered my HexEz can so this is useful.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Great stuff - cheers Jimmy....
@Baza765
6 жыл бұрын
Light update,finally sorted,what a cracking set of lights Best £30 lights and harness i've spent in a long while ;-) Thanks for your help Ride Safe Baza ;-)
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
Told you they were good!
@whittlad
7 жыл бұрын
Love how you can change the light settings. Gonna turn my multistrada into a two sheeled disco. Just need to find a place to hang the glitter ball on - as ever great vid!!!!
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Hehe - not sure they make one for the MultiStrada do they???
@petecurran3995
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent work, Chief! 👍🏻
@goldens6667
7 жыл бұрын
Missenden Flyer,keep up the good work....
@miguelmarlowe6
7 жыл бұрын
I literally saw this product a couple days ago and thought it was very cool. If there is one thing I do not like about my GSA is the lighting. Even with the auxiliary lights that come with it. Great video as always and thanks for including which lights you bought and from where. Getting them right now....
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
...bother - I should have been on commission for those things!!
@FlamingT
7 жыл бұрын
Hi there TMF... A while back I mentioned about the turn signal cancel turning the lights on/off. Since then I have wired mine in and all works great. On a ride out today, they were not on so to test the theory, I gave the button a long press..... they came on. 😃. I have looked on the website and found this.... "All lights can be activated or deactivated by holding in the turn signal cancel button for 3s (i.e. toggle on and off)." Typical bloke thing.....I should have read the instructions.😂 Cheers.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
+Flaming T Jolly good :0)
@chops45809
7 жыл бұрын
Got mine fitted now. Rear lights going on this weekend - Thanks for the vid
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Great stuff....and no worries!
@chops45809
7 жыл бұрын
I did have one smally issue in the time for the wheel to be held to switch up or dim the lights
@edpikestone6800
6 жыл бұрын
I know this is a bit late after the video was uploaded, but I have just installed the HexEzcan on the R1200GS. Great bit of kit and super recommendation. The only problem was threading the wires through the bike... Never much fun.
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
I agree with that!
@thehighwayman4013
7 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Starting to wish I had a CAN bus just so I could get flashing lights. Don't forget to tell your insurance about the HexEZcan and the lights though. If the unthinkable did happen the slippery sods wouldn't pay to have them replaced.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed - don't get me started on insurance.....!
@BiglumpADV
7 жыл бұрын
Bought some of these lights based on your video, £18 is cheap and though my bike can't do the fancy stuff yours does I'm sure the on/off switch will be fine 👍🏻
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
.....and was it?
@BiglumpADV
7 жыл бұрын
TheMissendenFlyer not fitted them just yet, on my list of things to do but they were so cheap I couldn't resist getting them bought
@davidarchibald5578
7 жыл бұрын
Hex can and lights on the way.👍👍very good video as always👍👍
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks David - did you order the brackets too? I used these >> amzn.to/2lkmKuT to mount to my crash bars...
@davidarchibald5578
7 жыл бұрын
TheMissendenFlyer there out of stock on your link. They are on eBay same ones but I have a feeling it's the same company.
@martinlynch2676
4 жыл бұрын
Such a shame I didn't come across this video first! I've been looking for a CanBus interface for my R1200R for weeks now Andy. Ordered from their U.K outlet in Leatherhead Surrey, received 1 day later and installing next week. Nice!
@saddle8bag
7 жыл бұрын
If you change your bulbs to green and red, the GS will look more like a flying Christmas tree. Happy holidays!
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
I'm liking the way you're thinking!
@tinks43
7 жыл бұрын
Those lights look like nice pieces of kit & cheap too! 👍🏻
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
What's not to like!
@TheJmebe
7 жыл бұрын
Another great video. If only my garage was so clean and well organised. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance ;) on the subject of the aux and aux-aux lights - I think they are mostly good for being noticed, however I do have another theory which I've experienced myself on the bike / in the car when seeing a bike with aux lights. That is that it can make a bike look like a car but further away, if that makes sense. Sometimes it breaks up the recognisable profile of a motorbike, particularly from dusk onwards. Dunno if anyone else has experienced that..?
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree on that regarding the lights - I think that's potentially a good thing - as car drivers are mentally programmed to see other cars and tend not to notice bikes....or are you saying that's bad because of a potential speed differential???
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
...maybe, I'm happy with this set-up though - with my main headlight plus the OEM aux lights, plus these, I don't think I look anything like a car on the approach...but I should be seen at least. The lights don't dazzle as I have them on the lowest brightness setting and have them pointing low (for that purpose)....thanks for watching, all the best - TMF
@clivebishop8757
7 жыл бұрын
Loving the videos and the varied subject matter. Keep up the good work. All the best
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Clive...
@yurisousa7161
5 жыл бұрын
As always, super informative review. After watching this review I’m certainly getting my hands on a pair. Thanks TMF
@TheMissendenFlyer
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Yuri!
@akadvtime1900
7 жыл бұрын
Wow those are bright! Thanks for the video
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@erikswanenberg8719
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy watching these videos!! Keep it up mate!
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
Cheers Erik!
@AnthonyArtavia
6 жыл бұрын
Like the dreamed garage, I have already CRF250L, now I need all that space and the BMW
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anthony, you'll get there!
@ES44AC-2
7 жыл бұрын
The lights are awesome!
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree :0)
@Tetsaraku
7 жыл бұрын
Had to pause the video and laugh out loud watchng you faff about with the pillion seat! :) It's a right pain in the rear, you're not alone. Ok, on with the show. I'm sure its gonna be a good one.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
...glad it's not just me!
@TARRN47
6 жыл бұрын
Hi TMF, I've just fitted an Hex EZcan onto my GSA, I have to be honest I struggled setting it up so that the light went out when operating the indicator, I had it so that it was either both lights went out or neither. I've just sorted it out now though as it should be. Apart from feeding the wiring through the chassis and bodywork it was relatively easy just a bit time consuming to get it right. I might now add a heated seat to feed off it now. Thanks for the idea and guidance eyc.
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
...I'm adding a high power horn to mine next - stay tuned! (my heated seat went straight into the loom by the way, didn't use the Hex for that)...
@TARRN47
6 жыл бұрын
That'll be interesting to see how you did both of those. I really do love my GSA and adding these extras. Reminds me of when I got my first cars and personalising them!
@garysmythe9545
7 жыл бұрын
Great vid thanks TMF- was initially thinking why you had not gone with a cheaper fuzeblock option but can see the operational difference that the EZcan provides. Liking the strobe effect.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Cheers Gary....
@busterrabbit
7 жыл бұрын
The whole point is that you can't just wire accessories into the fuse box of a bike or car with a CAN-BUS system, hence the EZ -CAN interface.
@garysmythe9545
7 жыл бұрын
Correct - the fuzeblock (nippy Normans approx £70) provides a component that is directly connected to battery and allows addition of powered accessories avoiding canbus system - but will not offer the same level of operation that TMF has demonstrated here.
@paulpartridge2674
7 жыл бұрын
Great bit of kit, love the strobing for filtering 👍a great safety feature i think. Great vlog as usual 😀
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Cheers Paul...thanks for watching.
@Martin_IPL5990
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video TMF really, really useful. I've been toying with the idea of fitting Clearwater LED lights, but not anymore I'm not. I've got 4 extra tail lights on panniers/topbox which make significant difference in terms of cars/lorries stopping well in advance of me. This was direct result of some idiot running in to the back of me few years back.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks...and the HexEZcan does also give me the facility to do some fancy things with the rear lights (like flashing on hard braking or deceleration) - so I think in due course I'll fit some more rears too...learning from your mistake!
@CaptainK007
7 жыл бұрын
As you say, cool. Interesting what the Gendarmes would say about the white flashers. As you know sounding a horn or flashing your lights only indicates "I am here" and they are not coloured. Saw the product a couple of months ago on KZitem and was tempted, until I added it all up. I would like the extra lights and an air horn. (Non musical....... hang on a minute, lol Dixie on a GS). Plus the flashing break light. Good vid as usual and will be watching this space.. cheers.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve....and yes that's why I bought the cheapo lights (to keep the overall cost reasonable)...and as it transpires the "cheapo" lights seem to be excellent quality to me, at least as good as the BMW supplied ones (costing nearly £400!)...
@eddykhouzam902
7 жыл бұрын
hey there, great video THX. Buying one for sure.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Eddy, thanks for watching...
@alexmvidal
7 жыл бұрын
Another awesome vid! You should also try and see the amazing configs you can do with the brake ligths ! Strobing on hard engine brake and on regular brake, alternating red turn signals, hazard lights aswell
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yep - I'm keeping all that for a future vid or two :0)
@jamesgoodwin2450
7 жыл бұрын
Just getting up to date,brilliant (excuse the pun) set of lights,all about being seen and if they miss you with them then they shouldn't be on the road be safe out there
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree, I've been using these for some time now and I have to say they are great - and brilliant value too!
@geoffmannion8305
6 жыл бұрын
hello TMF from Canada. if it hasn't already been posted checkout Twisted Throttle, they offer a kit with the lights, harness, horns etc. hope this helps people. Cheers
@DenshamGMDSS
7 жыл бұрын
Funny, I was just looking at that. Have asked them if it works with the XR...it should. Thanks for the vid - the product is very impressive. Rgds Glenn
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Just looking at what?
@DenshamGMDSS
7 жыл бұрын
The device you reviewed in the video.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Got ya - understood - it's good (if expensive)...
@AndyZE123
7 жыл бұрын
You're not going to turn that into a Lambretta of the 60s are you? Loads of mirrors and lights! As others have said, the horn needs some beefing up. Air horns are usually the first thing that I add. Even on the Goldwing, which let's face it is a sofa on wheels, pedestrians would still wander out in the road in front of me. If you can't see a Wing you really need to get your eyes seen to. Excellent vid as usual. Thank you.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy - and yes a new horn is on the wish list.... :0) Thanks for watching - TMF
@mykecollins3255
7 жыл бұрын
wow! those lights are incredible. maybe do a night ride to see how things look?! thanks for all that you do and for sharing. take care.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah I may do that, although to be honest I mainly fitted the extra lights for conspicuity reasons rather than needing additional night lighting (the BMW aux lights are great for that).....thanks for watching - TMF
@Nellyboy1971
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Them lights are great , been thinking of fitting extra lights on my tiger , nice vid 👍🏻
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Cheers Neil...
@pacifica6118
7 жыл бұрын
Great channel
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Very kind!
@Tovkal
7 жыл бұрын
And I though Christmas was over... :P The strobing and alternating with indicator functions are cool
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
That's what I thought...there's lots more the EZCan can do though....so maybe some more mods later in the year...cheers - TMF
@davidbullock4861
2 жыл бұрын
Going back a while but can you remember if the additional lights you added from Amazon had 2 or 3 wires, as my understanding of the cansmart and hex can system is that it uses the 3rd wire as the dimmer in order to change the brightness of the lights
@TheMissendenFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
I don't recall I'm afraid - it was a long time ago that I fitted these!
@CountMiffed
7 жыл бұрын
That is very cool.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I thought so too, had to have one! :0)
@ChipsCooper
7 жыл бұрын
Noticed the T100 Bonneville in the background of your workshop looks like the one you test road in your review video.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yep well spotted - Triumph have let me have it for a longer term test....more videos to come on that :0)
@TheTypeRTheory
7 жыл бұрын
Supremely cool.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks :0) (and I agree)
@TheMonkini
5 жыл бұрын
Duck silver tape has lead and is electricity conductive - fyi. I learned the funny way - all lights out at home.
@BatterseaBill
7 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you getting a little more dareing, with the gubbins of the bike. If you are interested Bedford college run a basic motorcycle maintenance course, it's 6 weeks long and it runs in April and December. Take your own bike along, take it apart knowing that there is a fully qualified tutor keeping an eye on you all the time.£250 well worth it.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks John - too bad it's so far away otherwise I might be tempted!
@k4rlogser165
7 жыл бұрын
I can't bloody see now, cool TMF great vid I want some of those lol. I wouldn't worry too much about the legality, I did a spell of blood biking last year & can confirm that a flashing white light is perfectly legal even without blue light training, albeit in daylight hours only. I would refrain from using them during the hours of darkness, that might draw some unwanted attention. Cheers, Karl.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant - thanks for that Karl.....
@dave80h
7 жыл бұрын
k4rloGSer Sorry to be a bit of a loser but a flashing white light, day or night is illegal. If it is a non emergency vehicle every light except the indicators must show a steady light. The only worry is if you get a cop that actually cares.
@chops45809
7 жыл бұрын
I got a section 59 last year for setting my mounted pushbike lights to flash on my GS. I received a visit from a traffic cop who stated that an off duty cop had felt intimidated and so had reported me for the lights. I guess that maybe short bursts are acceptable but would be interested as to where k4rloGSer got that info.I am investing for hopefully the extra bright lighting and life saving short strobes.
@k4rlogser165
7 жыл бұрын
steve lewis hi Steve, the info came from when I was riding the blood bike, which is not an emergency vehicle albeit they look like a cop bike. They have a white flashing light up front which could be used in daylight hours only. This is allowed without blue light training, however I do appreciate that a normal biker with flashing LED's may attract attention. I personally don't like the hi viz 'Polite' vests, for me that's someone pretending to be a bike cop & could draw the wrong attention. I suppose it's down to personal choice, if you think it's illegal & don't like it, don't fit them. In TMF,s case, I'm sure they will be used sensibly. If your MTB lights are as bright as mine, I'm not surprised you got a pull. Cheers & ride safe 👍
@chops45809
7 жыл бұрын
Very Many Thanks for you swift response. I think that motorbikes should be able to run flashing whites like a push bike. From the 2 sets of pushbike lights I fitted www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-lights/bike-lights/rechargeable-bike-light-set (fronts only) whenever I set them to flash, admittedly people moved out of the way, but at a couple of notorious junctions locally no one ever pulled out on me. When set to normal and steady bright people still pull out. At the end of the day we, as motorcyclist, have to do everything we can because car drives do not. I think, like our counterpart cyclists, we should be afforded this safety measure. Emergency vehicles can stick to flashing blues. I wonder how many motorcyclist would buy into that. Oh, by the way, I agree with you regarding the 'Polite' vest. Ride Safe also
@HepcatHarley
7 жыл бұрын
Great addition and I'm sure worth every dollar ;)
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Well I'm not sure about that but it is darn cool eh HH?
@HepcatHarley
7 жыл бұрын
It is indeed but as you say those import duties and delivery charges take the shine off.
@mars0030
7 жыл бұрын
Oooh I love a good debate over points of law!. Road vehicle lighting regs, Type approval, E markings.... hours of research. But I'll resist because I honestly don't think you'll have any issue whatsoever with how you intend to use them. Interesting to see that Audi have introduced fancy indicator lights, and some cars (and bikes) have 'Turn lights' which just light up at one side at a time, both of which would have been illegal a few years ago. So maybe there is a slight shift towards allowing creativity with lights to improve safety. Not something for my bike, but they do look pretty trick on the GS. Nice intro by the way 😉
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mars0030 - Smoked helmet visors and small number plates are also illegal but don't actually seem to cause an issue....we'll see :0)
@antonoat
7 жыл бұрын
That was a bit of a work-up, lol. Well worth the effort I'd say! cheers
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@bogeymstr9473
7 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for the reply. I bought an RT last year great bike, agonized over GS or RT. RT won.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Do you have any regrets?
@2wheelsrbest327
3 жыл бұрын
TMF ( Andy ) your a very naughty man that's just cost me few Bob 😉 After watching this I have had to order both items. No doubt I will be referring back to it when it comes to fitting them 🤗 Sadly no facility to let both companies know that it was because of your reviews I brought them. Why am I thinking you now have a nice GW in your garage 😉 Stay safe out there 👍
@kaidenkane7817
3 жыл бұрын
you all probably dont give a shit but does any of you know a tool to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly lost my login password. I love any tricks you can offer me.
@jamiedarius5311
3 жыл бұрын
@Kaiden Kane instablaster :)
@kaidenkane7817
3 жыл бұрын
@Jamie Darius thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@kaidenkane7817
3 жыл бұрын
@Jamie Darius It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thanks so much, you saved my ass :D
@jamiedarius5311
3 жыл бұрын
@Kaiden Kane glad I could help :D
@TheDervMan
7 жыл бұрын
Very clever but can't imagine the Rozzers will be too impressed with those flashing lights :-o You need a denali air horn to go with those lights..... Thanks for sharing TMF
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yes air horn is defo on the wish list :0)
@smiffyb25
7 жыл бұрын
Another great vid
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@steffydog
7 жыл бұрын
Looks fun, nice one
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I thought they were kind of coolio....
@davidarchibald5578
7 жыл бұрын
So nearly there with install. Threading the wires through from the front lights is a pain, removed tank panel had to watch video to do that after I removed all the screws and it still didn't come off lol. I have used the laptop to configure How I want the HexEZCan to operate. Connect the wires to it tomorrow .
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Crikey - you are having fun David! Best of luck with it...
@brucekendall52
7 жыл бұрын
Informative video,thks.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
+Bruce Kendall You're welcome Bruce, glad you found it of interest....
@GSCork
7 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Those lights appear such great value. Pity about the extra cost and hassle to get the CAN bus adapter. Bit pricey if you don't have more than 1 accessory in mind.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
True....thanks for watching - TMF
@grenzle2428
7 жыл бұрын
Badass. Wonder if there's anything like this for sportbikes.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Dunno...good question...
@rjaya.m.0159
6 жыл бұрын
That’s will be great in yellow light as well. But i like it by the way 👍🏽
@jaydmhearne
7 жыл бұрын
A great follow up vid would be to get behind a cop car and flash them to get out of your way...would love to see what happens!
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah - I'll definitely try that - thanks....
@RedAceplayer
7 жыл бұрын
Looks great! Now we just need to get colored LED's and have a rave-bike ;) whoop whoop
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
I think coloured lights might get the interest of the Police.....but I like the way you're thinking!
@johnbailey4664
4 жыл бұрын
TMF do you have a link for the lights, Great videos .Thanks John.........
@nikoscosmos
7 жыл бұрын
Wunderbar. I need one for my additional brake lights..... Seems silly to have to buy it from the USA when it's a South African product. I don't know why it would need Type Approval for Europe as it's only really a programmable switch. Let's hope Nippy Norman's imports some soon! In terms of candidates for extra front lights I would have thought that the GS would be the least deserving of your expanding stable as it already has immense road presence!!TTFN
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
...well yes I suppose that's true, but it's also the bike I ride most and on the longest journeys, plus it looks cool with extra lights :0)
@harrypeach8314
7 жыл бұрын
I have been looking at the HexExcan for about a month now. I was slightly concerned with the fact that they are not available in this country in term of legality , so I sent a email to the police with a KZitem link featuring them. They sent back a issue with the flashing of the lights (strobe effect). Also the number of lights on the bike. I was looking also to add it to put some led strips for the brakes as I feel with panniers and topbox the brake light could be more visible.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yes I have bought an LED strip as an additional brake light strip for the top box - not fitted it yet though. Interesting that the Police have an issue with the number of lights on a bike - that's going to upset a number of mods that ride scooters!!
@harrypeach8314
7 жыл бұрын
TheMissendenFlyer . Here what they said. Thank you for contacting Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Having watched the video I see a couple issues with these lights. The video shows the lights flashing and the narrator mentions the lights strobing. Please see the following section of the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989. Regulation 13 of the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 prohibits the fitting of lamps to vehicles which automatically emit a flashing light, with certain exceptions. 13(1) Save as provided in paragraph (2), no vehicle shall be fitted with a lamp which automatically emits a flashing light. 13(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply in respect of - (a) a direction indicator; (b) a headlamp fitted to an emergency vehicle or a vehicle used for special forces purposes; (c) a warning beacon or special warning lamp; (d) a lamp or illuminated sign fitted to a vehicle used for police purposes; (e) a green warning lamp used as an anti-lock brake indicator; (f) lamps forming part of a traffic sign. (g) a front position lamp capable of emitting a flashing light (whether or not it is also capable of emitting a steady light) which is fitted to - (i) a pedal cycle; or (ii) a trailer drawn by, or a sidecar attached to, a pedal cycle; and which, if it is a lamp which is required to be fitted pursuant to regulation 18, is capable, when emitting a flashing light, of emitting light to the front of the pedal cycle, trailer or sidecar (as the case maybe) of an intensity of not less than 4 candelas; or (h) a rear position lamp capable of emitting a flashing light (whether or not it is also capable of emitting a steady light which is fitted to - (i) a pedal cycle; or (ii) a trailer drawn by, or a sidecar attached to, a pedal cycle; and which, if it is a lamp which is required to be fitted pursuant to regulation 18, is capable, when emitting a flashing light, of emitting light to the rear of the pedal cycle, trailer or sidecar (as the case maybe) of an intensity of not less than 4 candelas.
@harrypeach8314
7 жыл бұрын
Additionally where fitting additional lights are concerned the following section of Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 should be consulted, see below. Part II of Schedule 2 to the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 provides the requirements relating to optional front position lamps on vehicles, in addition to the obligatory ones. 1. In the case of a solo motor bicycle first used on or after 1st April 1991 which is not fitted with any obligatory front position lamp, not more than two may be fitted which must comply with the requirement specified in paragraph 7 of Part I (colour of obligatory front position lamps). Where two are fitted these shall be situated as close together as possible. 2 In the case of a solo motor bicycle first used on or after 1st April 1991 which is fitted with one obligatory front position lamp, not more than one additional lamp may be fitted which must comply with the requirement specified in paragraph 7 of Part I (colour of obligatory front position lamps), and shall be situated as close as possible to the obligatory front position lamp. 3 In the case of any other vehicle any number of front position lamps may be fitted and the only requirements prescribed by these Regulations in respect of any which are fitted are those in paragraph 7 and 12(c) of Part I (colour of obligatory front position lamps and other misc requirements).
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that lot Paul - having read through this lot quickly I don't see anything that would affect the use of the lamps I have fitted - I do consider these to be "a warning beacon or special warning lamp" (ie they only strobe when I hit the horn - a warning device - or specifically flash my headlight three times in the case of being a warning to other vehicles). In any case "Regulation 13 of the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 prohibits the fitting of lamps to vehicles which automatically emit a flashing light" - these do not automatically emit a flashing light, they are normally constant, they only flash if I manually trigger them by the methods previously indicated when I wish to emit a warning to other vehicles. All that notwithstanding, I wont be going around strobing at all and sundry and I'd rather be safe on the bike, and be alive to argue the case later. Would be interesting to hear if any traffic police are reading this and have a view?? ...I completely get it would be different if you had blue flashing lights!!!
@harrypeach8314
7 жыл бұрын
TheMissendenFlyer Thanks for your thoughts, I think I'll be ordering them, if it is a issue, they can be programmed to not strobe
@cmbiker8147
7 жыл бұрын
Great video,will you be doing a ride at night to see how good they are ?
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
There's an idea! Thanks for that Christian....
@samrowland5838
7 жыл бұрын
Looks very similar to the Clearwater Lights system for the BMW's...But thats hundreds of dollars here in the states, looks like this is a very good and more economical solution. Right now Amazon here in the states has the lights on sale for $15.99 USD and the brackets are $14.25 USD...the Hex EZcan is $169.00 USD...and they won't ship any Hershey's chocolate with them.....HA!
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
+Sam Rowland Every cloud has a silver lining eh Sam!
@spetersonmusic
7 жыл бұрын
Now that is cool.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
That's what I thought!
@LordGrievous1970
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you TMF, another video of yours that has prompted me to buy something you have fitted... a Hex EzCan & exact same lights are on order! One question regarding the wiring setup for these... am I right in saying you had to use two separate outputs from the EzCan for the left & right spots? My thoughts are that if you used only one output, the indicator setting won't work correctly.
@TheMissendenFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Correct!
@reekeekee1
7 жыл бұрын
Nice toy that's warrantee safe. I like it. Are you aware of the Hexcode GS911 WiFi. Another super nice toy. A bit pricy but will pay for itself is you perform your own oil changes and need to reset the maintenance reminder. Also clears codes...check it out Rick
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yes I am and would seriously like one but really can't justify the price, just so I can have the occasional code clear out.....thanks for watching - all the best - TMF
@saswart
4 жыл бұрын
I have a K1600gtl and it has a pair of poor BMW spots fitted. The thing is they come on only with the main headlights and then of course the daylight running are dimmed. I want the lights to come on when i have the daylight runners on so do i need to get the cam bus adapter? BM
@carlton683
7 жыл бұрын
Hi again you are a very nice person , only insurance companies will do anything not to pay out . It was just a thought many thanks ok tony
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah I realise that (about the insurance companies, not me)....cheers - TMF
@mortenviking3196
6 жыл бұрын
As you know i have a multistrada 950 . But teribble lights on it. I bought osram crystal vision ultra , its 4000k bright light and i can see the cars can see me faster now.
@chrisredfield3240
5 жыл бұрын
Do the outer dip beams turn off when the main beam lights come on, ? (Never all 4 together) i guess that would draw 220w. If they did.
@gordonrowe1905
7 жыл бұрын
Answering my own question here. Found them on a US site Ted Porter's Beemer Shop, www.beemershop.com. Cost- $169, Delivery- $103 for priority (no additional tax) . WOW what a service, ordered them on a Sunday, delivered on the Thursday all the way from California to Derbyshire. They have stopped the Hershey's now, though, I got 1 Werthers Original and 2 Espresso candy (whatever that is??)
@adsheridan
7 жыл бұрын
Great video. Don't put any blue tint on them 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
No, that I won't! Cheers - TMF
@jonlaye3031
7 жыл бұрын
Just got the gs rally and want to fit the same lights.
@mikeharbon7821
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy, could you post a link to the ebay shop where you bought the lights please?
@kidda74
7 жыл бұрын
Hmmm not sure, I think it needs a couple more lights just so your flying buddies can see where to land ha ha! :)
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
hehe - yeah right ;0)
@Bazza47
7 жыл бұрын
That looks like a good addition if you want to add stuff to your bike MF but as you say rather expensive until you can get them here in the UK. I do like how the lights switched off when you put the indicators on though
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Cheers Ade....
@frankvara
Күн бұрын
HelloTMF! Thanks for sharing mate, great video .... one doubt pal, I bought CO-LIGHT D09, they come with their own harness with fuse and controller, but I would like to add them to HEX EZCAN, ... should I splice before the fuse? I understand HEX regulates voltage etc. or should I leave the fuse and splice the wire, cut the controller and let HEX control it? I hope you can provide me a small guidance with this info bro. thank you.
@TheMissendenFlyer
Күн бұрын
Yes let hex control it - does away with the need for fuses….
@FlamingT
7 жыл бұрын
I have been looking at this for a while now but have been put off by the statement saying that it is 'awaiting type approval'.... not sure what that means though. Clearly it works on UK/European models. Just to clarify please if you could. Once you have connected the EZcan, all you do is attach the +\- leads from your 'accessories' directly to one of the four leads of the EZcan without any additional relay or fuses? Thanks TMF, as always, another excellent and informative production. 🍻
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
+Flaming T - Yes it's that simple - no relay's (or delays!), "fuses" are configured in the software, it really is plug and play...
@BacktrackADV
4 жыл бұрын
Hi TMF, Just purchased one of your t-shirts... I'm sure it'll look better on me than the leggings :-) When you purchase your next GS... would you still add on the OEM auxiliary lights? plus add after market lights as you've done? Those OEM Aux lights are not cheap!! ...as are all good quality farkles. But it appears after market lights have better functionality available when paired with products like the Hex EZCan as you have done. Keep up the good work and stay safe!
@TheMissendenFlyer
4 жыл бұрын
Standby for a A LOT of female attention in that shirt.....as for your question, probably not no, I'd just go after market as those OEM lights are stupidly expensive in comparison and no better in practice....
@Bubbleback01
7 жыл бұрын
Rdc stands for Reifen Druck Controle, that is the tirepressure control unit. How does your navigator V react when you use "the wonderwheel" to dim the lights ?
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
...I knew that really.... ;0) No issue with the Nav V I've noticed using the wheel to dim the lights, haven't even noticed it reacting at all!!
@rayg1232
5 жыл бұрын
Remove the luggage cradle it’s a lot easier to run the wires. Good system.
@scoutstevenson4775
4 жыл бұрын
Hey there. Fantastic videos!!! I have a 2016 Adventure which I absolutely love. Starting to do more work to it on my own and your videos have been really informative. Quick question - Is there a toolset that you recommend. The Torx tools on this video look handy...I assume all or most BMWs are metrics vs Standard.Just curious about some tools that you recommend as I'm starting to do more work on my bike. Thanks in advance.
@johnenright6185
10 ай бұрын
Great video. Do I need to set up left and right to red and orange connections separately in order to get the edge of the left and right turn signals turning off each side separately? Thanks.
@TheMissendenFlyer
10 ай бұрын
I'm afraid I don't recall - sorry about that (this was a while ago!!)
@harrypalmer7169
7 жыл бұрын
Have you had a look at the PDM60 power distribution module from Nippy Normans. P.S. the Yamaha XSR 900 review was excellent.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
No I haven't - is that a similar thing??
@harrypalmer7169
7 жыл бұрын
It is a simlar thing. I had watched a guy called Craig Ripley do a review on it just this morning and was just wondering if you had come across it.
@gordonLP
7 жыл бұрын
They done a review and fitting of the PDM60 in the MSL magazine, my impressions were that it can be used to supply power to several accessories, and each output can be programmed to be either always-on or only when the ignition is switched on.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
AussieRider is the man when it comes to these things....what he said above....
@BordersBasher
7 жыл бұрын
Great video again TMF, I have seen those lights on eBay and wondered about them myself, might just have to get some now ha ha. Some folk are on about the flashing white lights/strobing, they are used in conjunction with amber flashers or amber beacons as a form of warning other road users or or advertising your vehicle is there. I used white strobes on my 4x4 escorting farm machinery and the police going past never battered an eye so they are ok, I would be worries if the led had a blue tinge but they are pure white. Have you got any more road trips planned TMF?
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Cheers Chris - and yes, I will be sensible about the strobes, I have no concerns - especially after that comment from the blood biker who assured me it is quite legal - and as you say, blue lights, something different altogether! ...and yes I have a few trips planned this year, think the first one is due March and I'll no doubt be talking the cameras as usual so do stay tuned! All the best - TMF
@Baza765
6 жыл бұрын
Last Q honest lol,as your sitting on the bike,the right hand light has the Mictuning name on the outside,and the wire coming from the bottom, And the Q is what does the left hand light look like,as i think i've got two left handers,,,,,,,Cheers Baza
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
No they are both the same.....
@Baza765
6 жыл бұрын
TheMissendenFlyer Thanks for your reply mate, so they are a bugga to line up 🙄🙄
@mickeymobiwan4499
5 жыл бұрын
Very informative as always TMF. Found this video because I am trying to find an install guide for aux lights for my BMW R9T. Any suggestions as to where I can look? Right now I've got a pair of Aux lights with mounts to attach to the crash bars but need to know which relay etc to get to install them
@haraldfarbrot7518
5 жыл бұрын
The good thing about the Hex ezCAN is that on a BMW 1200 any type you do not need any relay and you use your already installed function switches. Easy to installing but remember to have a PC or MAC with internet available.
@xj49x68
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Bud, I've just purchased a Hex ExCAN after watching your excellent vid. I've installed it no bother my question is which of the fly leads is the one you would use for spot lights i.e. lead 1 is not clear, well not to me anyway?! Cheer Bill
@TheMissendenFlyer
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry Bill it was a long time ago - I don't honestly remember!
@xj49x68
5 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks no bother I've done it now
@carlton683
7 жыл бұрын
Hi there another great video very professional I just wondered do you tell your insurance company about your modifications, ? If you have an accident they might not pay out
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yes when it's up for renewal I will give them the low down (I know I should before then but can't really be arsed!)....does that make me a bad person?
@MichaelRJStevens
7 жыл бұрын
HI TMF, I was about to have the BMW Auxiliary Lights fitted when my bike (1200GS) went in for service before I saw your video on the HexEZcan. Looks much better! I haven't got engine bars and I wondered if you could advise me which lights (LEDs?) and where/how to attach them to my bike please.
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Err, I think all the advice I have is in the video.....not sure where you can mount them if you don't have engine bars m'fraid. These lights (see link below) are so much better value than the BMW ones though (which by the way aren't made by BMW, I see Triumph and KTM use the same units).....
@MichaelRJStevens
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I see that the Wunderlich spotlight set sold by Nippy Norman's seem fit where the BMW one's fit but they're nor LED. Do you think the HexEZcan would take the 55w each power? or I could get some bars, I suppose.
@Alfuckett
7 жыл бұрын
Those look excellent and if i'd of still got my tractor (gsa) i would of definitely of been putting a set on her !!! Another top review
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alf, always gives me a smile to get a comment from you....
@tooyoungtobeold8756
7 жыл бұрын
Me again, apologies for all the questions. My lights have arrived but the fixing bracket is for a car. Did you have to buy a separate bracket for the crash bars?
@TheMissendenFlyer
7 жыл бұрын
Yes - I bought these - expensive compared to the lights (£30) but well made >> amzn.to/2kEs9jd and work a treat, I used a little rectangle of rubber under each bracket for grip/sizing....
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