KSR GRS 125cc Headlight Issue

[geeewar]

First time posting so be cool ya'll

I have just purchased a KSR GRS 125 and TBH this is an extremely well built bike. It is super smooth on the road and, although it is still 'running in' the engine is very responsive. It is also a very big bike and feels a lot bigger than a 125. I am 6'4" btw so I needed something like this design and build.
Anyway, my issue is driving at night : To keep it simple it is SCARY, VERY SCARY. The headlight is very poor with extremely limited visibility. I would say I have about 20 metres visibility. I drive on very dark roads so I am hoping to upgrade the headlight system. I had hope to fit a Phillips Xtreme 130 but these will get too hot and melt the lens apparently. The guy at AAA bikes in Paisley has no ideas, so I am hoping that any veterans out there can maybe shed some light ( excuse the pun ) on my issue ? Many thanks in advance, Big Gezza

[Robby]

Never heard of it, so I assume it's Chinese.

First off, sort out the beam angle. It could just be adjusted to point too low.

Next, replace the bulb for a normal power bulb from a known manufacturer. The chances are it currently has something very cheap and shit in there.

[RhynoCZ]

Don't waste your money, adjust the headlight as Robby says. I run cheap bulbs and I can see alright.

Just my curiosity, does the motorcycle even have 12v electrics? If you've got 6v electrics and you put a 12v bulb there, the bulb will be very, very dim. Googling around, it does look rather modern, so I'd assume it was a 12v system. Anyway, check what wattage the bulb is supposed to be. If you put there a higher wattage bulb, the wiring could melt and even cause fire.

I'd do:
1) check the light adjustment
2) check your eyesight (some people can't see in dark)
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[geeewar]

Many thanks for these tips guys I really appreciate it. I think you might be onto something about the adjustment. I will get it stripped down. As for the voltage system I have to say I am unsure. I will look into that also. I am indeed a novice :O)

Muchos gracias

[FubarUK]

Hi geeewar,

So how did this work out in the end? I'm picking up a KSR GRS this weekend and then one thing I've thought of doing is putting in a brighter headlight bulb. Was it difficult to do?

[chrisjose1913]

It's going to be 12volt, the KSR GRS 125 is a fairly new bike on the market. Based on the KTM duke 125.


That said before you look at a new bulb it's worth trying to adjust the light first. is it's still poor then it may be worth looking at a better bulb.
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