Only having ridden my bike once in the dark a few days ago I effectively tried the lights performance. The dip is very good but unlike you when I had it on main beam I felt it lit the unlit roads fine. Yes I agree there is a big black hole immediatly infront of the bike (on main beam) but you dont look there when riding, your focus is far into the distance so it really should not be an issue. If you are going slow and require lighting closer it usually means you are in traffic and the main beam would not be on.

For me the lighting is good and perfectly fine. I have been following all threads and there is a very smart mod you can do by adding additional lighing on. It's not for me but there is as excellent solution out there and made my G.U.L.G.O. on this forum. Have a look, see if its for you.

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