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Headlight failure again!
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:49 pm
by Parky
Hi,
I have put about 6000 miles on my r1100s and have got through 4 headlight dipped beam bulbs in that time.Can anyone tell me what I need to be looking at to cure this or is it just that boxer vibes that cause it to blow.It blew yesterday at the Mot station but was o.k. when I left the house.(new bulb wouldn't fit neither).
I tried a search but couldn't find anything.
Parky..
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:28 pm
by Gromit
Firstly I'd check the charging voltage across the battery (not overly easy on the S as it's under the tank) to make sure your reg/rec isn't going dicky. Sometimes the first symptoms of reg/rec failure is blowing bulbs...at least it is with a VFR.
Secondly, look to see if anything solid/vibe prone is touching the lamp housing as this might cause early bulb failure.
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:16 pm
by Ade B
Mine popped again recently the same day it passed the MOT. Had 2 or 3 bulbs in 5 years...
Ade
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:18 am
by bigblackfalco
Common fault for headlights going is a bad earth. So check the wiring and connectors and clean if necessary.
Bailey.
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:23 pm
by Parky
Thanks guys but where is the reg/rec?
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:41 pm
by Vince
Make sure your not touching the bulb glass with your fingers whilst fitting?
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:09 pm
by nab 301
Parky wrote:Thanks guys but where is the reg/rec?
It's mounted (car style) on the back of the alternator.
Nigel B.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:24 pm
by Jason M
You're not putting in higher wattage bulbs are you to compensate for the shocking candlepower of the OE? I find those blow every 5 minutes on the S.
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 4:43 pm
by Parky
Standard bulbs my friend. I will take it to bits after the weekend as it is needed.
Parky