Dual Headlight Question
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Dual Headlight Question
Hey guys; I'm thinking of running dual headlights on a streetfighter mod I'm working on. The headlights I've got are from an old-school GSXR. I'm thinking that running two 55/60 bulbs would be too much of a draw on the S/H's wiring. My other option, (and perhaps safer) is to run two 35/35 bulbs like my old FZR.
This isn't meant to be a permanent change, just something to try for a while. Any help would be appreciated; thanks in advance.
This isn't meant to be a permanent change, just something to try for a while. Any help would be appreciated; thanks in advance.
#2
dual headlights
I am running that setup on my "Adventure Hawk" without problems. at idle.
I have dual 55 Watt bulbs.
Full disclosure:
I am having charging problems, so maybe it's not without problems.
However, I can say that voltage stays at normal levels at idle and the extra output doesn't seem to be a problem. Rather, I diagnose my problems as poor design of the first year regulator rectifier. My charging problems seem to be related to the bike sitting unridden for long periods of time.
Tom
I have dual 55 Watt bulbs.
Full disclosure:
I am having charging problems, so maybe it's not without problems.
However, I can say that voltage stays at normal levels at idle and the extra output doesn't seem to be a problem. Rather, I diagnose my problems as poor design of the first year regulator rectifier. My charging problems seem to be related to the bike sitting unridden for long periods of time.
Tom
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I'd say it's a bit risky... The stock wiring itself is sub standard but worse than that all the current is feed through the handlebar switch... And looking at mine after running a 100W bulb a while it looked to have been rather toasty... The copper in there isn't very thick...
I'd recommend getting a couple of relays and running a beefy wire directly from the battery...
I'd recommend getting a couple of relays and running a beefy wire directly from the battery...
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