20-01-17, 02:20 PM
(20-01-17, 12:13 PM)Fazerider link Wrote: I agree that a switchgear or wiring problem must be causing the mysterious issue with main beam coming on of its own accord, hopefully changing the l/h cluster will sort that.
Even if there was a short in the switchgear that meant the high beam was on without you noticing, the alternator ought to cope OK even with the spots and heated grips. A short to ground should blow a fuse.
Are you sure you've not been sold 100W bulbs? If that's not the cause then I'd guess the alternator or reg/rectifier are faulty and not supplying enough current. If the battery's been killed a couple of times it may not be as healthy as it should be… these modern high CCA ones are a bit less robust in that respect.
No, as said the high beam issue has been there for years, but as i'll only occasionally flash the pass light it's never really been much of a big deal.
Bulbs have always been 55w.
The fact the high beam light stayed on constantly for a short while after using contact cleaner on it would suggest that i've hit the spot, i just hope i've chosen the correct side for the switch.
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