I'm reviving this topic because Guaire has the reliable LED bulb solution I like and heloego has the traditional 7" housing solution I like. Gauire didn't identify what 7" housing (nacelle) he is using nor what RE he is using it on so I don't know if his solution would work on my 2016 C5 (yes I've removed the always-on jumper). And I don't trust the reliability of the LED bulbs helego is using although I might not have a choice.
My current attempt is a CIBIE/Valeo 082440 7" housing with a Philips 12953BWX2 LED bulb (about the same length as Gauire's LED bulb). The bulb's heat sink bumps into the speedometer cable so I can't close the headlight assembly. An electronic speedometer replacement is not a option nor is a non-traditional integrated LED headlight like the Cyron, etc.
I've been considering adding a second headlight ring but I think it will make the RE look a bit "nosy". Maybe the visor will help here.
So my questions are:
(1) is adding a second ring too ugly even with the visor?
(2) Guaire -- what 7" housing (nacelle) are you using on what model RE?
(3) heloego -- are your H4 LED bulbs adequately reliable? Have they left you on a dark road far from home or could you switch to the other beam and ride home? Or do you carry a spare?