Subject: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Fri Apr 07, 2017 3:24 pm
Tried the Adaptive Headlight of J.W: Speaker... wow, that is what I call light. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Street L'Innominato
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Fri Apr 07, 2017 3:46 pm
Any pictures of the light's output, i.e. at night time?
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Fri Apr 07, 2017 3:52 pm
Had a ride e few days ago... and there is a big difference especially when driving curves. Well I do not have an action cam... but the company did a lot of movies. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Street L'Innominato
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Fri Apr 07, 2017 4:04 pm
Thanks, pretty cool technology.
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Fri Apr 07, 2017 6:33 pm
that is probably one of the most innovative ideas for a motorcycle that has come out in a long time , it as they say be a life saver as well and it looks great too.. However at $ 1000.oo a piece
Oz1200Guzzi Don Abbondio
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Fri Apr 07, 2017 9:30 pm
Perhaps the $ will reduce in good time...
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Fri Apr 07, 2017 10:04 pm
Cantaloop, how much did you pay for this in Germany?
Cantaloop Grignapoco
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Fri Apr 07, 2017 11:11 pm
ghezzi wrote:
Cantaloop, how much did you pay for this in Germany?
I am working as Press Officer for Parts Europe - mother company is Parts Unlimited - which you might know in the US. So I did not pay the full price to test the headlight.
In Europe the price will be around 820 € - depending on different VAT in the countries. But now J.W. Speaker made it easy to find all LED-Headlights for metric bikes on their website. There is a look-a-like without the high-tech in there too, which is cheaper. But I agree with keenerkeen07... it does look cool, but it is definetly a huge step forward in terms of safety. I would never change again.
Papa Lazarou GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Fri Apr 07, 2017 11:20 pm
I've been interested in these for a while--but the price!!
I notice that the Chinese are already making copies...
Cantaloop Grignapoco
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Thu May 11, 2017 10:38 pm
Papa Lazarou wrote:
I've been interested in these for a while--but the price!!
I notice that the Chinese are already making copies...
Be happy! Do Chinese give you 5 years warranty? Do they have DOT and EC-Approval?
wyno GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Fri May 12, 2017 12:04 am
$1199AUD from Supercheap. Special order.
Lehctim Montanarolo
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Thu May 27, 2021 5:20 am
I just bought one of these for my 8V SE. Paid just over $800 CAD from J&P in the US. Looks like I need an adapter ring to mount it. Did you have any issues mounting it?
Cantaloop Grignapoco
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Thu May 27, 2021 5:39 am
Lehctim wrote:
I just bought one of these for my 8V SE. Paid just over $800 CAD from J&P in the US. Looks like I need an adapter ring to mount it. Did you have any issues mounting it?
It is not possible to mount the headlight into the OEM housing. You need to buy a separate housing for the GRiSO. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
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OldMojo Grignapoco
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Sun May 30, 2021 1:27 pm
Definitely clever tech, but they look like a surveyor's instrument with a price to match!
Lehctim Montanarolo
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Sun May 30, 2021 5:24 pm
Cantaloop wrote:
It is not possible to mount the headlight into the OEM housing. You need to buy a separate housing for the GRiSO. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
I just ordered the houseing. I’ll post a picture when it’s installed.
Lehctim Montanarolo
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:32 pm
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Had it on for a couple of months now but I finally took a picture. This light is amazing!
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SMTCapeCod Tiradritto
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Thu Aug 05, 2021 4:41 pm
I agree, I installed one too (mine is not lean-sensitive) and I appreciate the difference though the buy in was still steep. I appreciate the brighter DRL in the urban area I ride in, and the greater reflectivity after dark. Hey, they put your muffler on the wrong side, what's the scoop with that?
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Oz1200Guzzi Don Abbondio
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Thu Aug 05, 2021 4:47 pm
I have light envy! My Sport has a "special" headlight (shared with the Breva) and I can't fit anything that is not standard. Probably why I grafted on a 10" light bar to spot skippy...
Not even enough room to put in a non-standard globe - tight as.
Lehctim Montanarolo
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO Thu Aug 05, 2021 7:02 pm
SMTCapeCod wrote:
I agree, I installed one too (mine is not lean-sensitive) and I appreciate the difference though the buy in was still steep. I appreciate the brighter DRL in the urban area I ride in, and the greater reflectivity after dark. Hey, they put your muffler on the wrong side, what's the scoop with that?
After 50,000km, my stock muffler blew the baffle loose and it began to rattle. Got my hands on an Arrow exhaust and relocated it to the other side. Got a custom map that also required the evap delete, which really makes the bike look better.
lcjohnny GRiSO Capo
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Subject: JW Speaker 8790 adaptive available in UK Sun Nov 07, 2021 1:51 pm
For UK residents SportTouring in S Wales can get the J.W. Speaker adaptive for £540 Sport Touring website
They are very very nice people email: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] Telephone: 01443 742421
The exact model they can get to order is: J.W. Speaker 0555011 Model 8790 LED High and Low Beam Adaptive Headlight with Black Inner Bezel
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Subject: Re: J.W. Speaker Adaptive Headlight in my GRiSO
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