Switching Off Headlights on 1200RT

[Wingco]

At a recent track day where headlights had to be switched off I removed the connections to the bulbs to achieve this. However, I was told by a man who seemed convincing that the Headlights can be switched off using a combination of the indicator cancel and the right indicator selector. I cannot make this work does anyone know the secret?

[marcopolo]

Try this link. Although for the GS, it works on my '06 RT.

 

http://www.r1200gs.info/misc/tricks.html

 

Demo on YouTube (also for GS).

 

[JayW]

With the bike idling in neutral, press and hold the signal cancel button for 5 seconds, then the right turn signal button for 5 seconds. The low beams will go out. You can get them going again by cycling the ignition key.

 

I do this at track days and it works great.

 

Jay

[99Roadster]

Keep in mind with the latest firmware updates as soon as the bike starts moving it will turn back on.

 

Found this out after a ZFE replacement and the current firmware installed.

[TestPilot]

My 2007 R1200ST had a software update when it was in for service 3 weeks ago. I checked earlier today, and I need to be stationary to shut off the headlamps, but they remain off when I start moving again.

[Wingco]

Thanks for all the info guys it works!! The original info I had failed to mention idling in Neutral what a wonderful resource this site is

[krussell]

Keep in mind with the latest firmware updates as soon as the bike starts moving it will turn back on.

 

Found this out after a ZFE replacement and the current firmware installed.

 

I was very disappointed to try this only to have them go out as soon as I started moving. I wish they stayed off. Likely a legal/perceived safety issue motivated the change.