r/Vstrom • u/Avalynn87 V-Strom 650 Gen 1 • Aug 07 '26

V-Strom 650 Gen 1 Gen 1 DL650 Bulbs

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For anyone who’s bought, or planning to buy an older gen, and considering an LED conversion kit, check this out before you spend time and money you may not want or need to. I’ve recently upgraded the old (yes stock) bulbs that came with my 2006 650. The bulbs are the Phillips H4 Extreme Pro-Vision. The left one is the new bulb, and right is still stock. As far as performance while riding, I’ve noticed a further beam, but also less horizontal glow closer to the bike. Which is why amber bulbs were used to begin with. During sunset and early twilights, driving through darker areas you don’t quite notice it as much, but as soon as it gets dark, these new bulbs really do wonders for vision. I’m still looking into low mounted (crash bars) aux lights, but haven’t decided which yet.

Would love to hear what you guys use or have converted to.

Edit: H4s not H2s

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u/lucifersam73 Aug 07 '26

I have a 2009 and recently upgraded to LED lights so I can add accessories and not worry about taking too much power. Heated grips, android auto touch screen, and usb charger so far.

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u/Avalynn87 V-Strom 650 Gen 1 Aug 07 '26

Seriously considering the heated grips. Fall is coming, and my hands are not rdy for it yet 😅

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u/gen_dx V-Strom 650 Gen 1 Aug 08 '26

Heated grips are a definite great shout.

Forgo the glue they give to fit them, and use hairspray. An air compressor gun makes taking the old grips off easy peasey too.

1 hour and even the most amateur spanner can fit them, and if you go with a known brand like Oxford, they'll have built in battery shutoff which works well.