CG125 Blowing Bulbs

[funkysix]

My 6v Honda keeps blowing dip and main beam bulbs, I,ve renewed the battery, regulator thingy and cleaned the earth points. My local bike shop told me to fit a resister in the wiring (the power feed to the switch). Does anyone know the resister rating Please, or any other ideas. TA.

[Paddy Blake]

I use to put a 12v bulb in it.

Paddy.

[Jamie S]

I know that some bikes ( most commonly crusers) often blow headlight bulbs due to vibration , so could it be that causing it ?

[shammon]

Make sure all the wiring behind the light is sealed and no water is getting in, that caused mine to blow. also as above vibration can do it, try to ensure all light fixtures and light securing clips etc are tight.

[benvanwell]

My cg used to blow its rear light when it was only switched onto sidelights. Never had a problem when I used the full headlights. It was something overloading the electrics (needed an extra buffer resistor), but I never bothered to fix it. I just replaced the bulb and remembered not to use my sidelights!
Ben
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[Walloper]

Sometimes starting the bike with the lights on can overload the lamps. Due to induction frequency stuff and gizmonikry.
Modern good quality lamps are not so susceptible to vibration.
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[funkysix]

Thanks for the suggestions, I renewed the whole front headlight to try and cure the problem but it still persisted, I've checked for loose connections, nuts and bolts, they're all ok. thanks for the ideas though, I'll try all and let you know if any solves the problem. cheers

[Jamie S]

[Walloper]