Ballast Resistor - what now?

[mudcow007]

Right just went for a jaunt on my trusty CG, it started to go dark so switched on my headlight a split second later....it goes pop

switch to high beam...pop

just been reading through older threads, an people mention a ballast resistor fitted behind the headlight.

i aint got one of these or even ever seen one.

anyone know how its wired, an could fitting one cure all my issues?

much love

thanks

[Copycat73]

have you put a volt meter across the battery terminals wit the engine running ?
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[mudcow007]

i have checked this in the past but i will check again at lunch time

what should i be getting at idle/ running fast?

thanks

[Copycat73]

your lookin for 13.8volts but but 10% out either way is ok
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[mudcow007]

is that at high revs or all through the range?

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[Copycat73]

[mudcow007]

right

at the battery im getting 12.6 with bike turned off

13.9 running (throttle 50%)

any ideas?

[mudcow007]

i have checked the holder for shakeyness too, it seems solid in the headlight, i will check the voltages at the bulb tonight

its gettign on my tits, i suppose i can just use it in the day time though....

[Copycat73]

them voltage readings are fine....
you haven't poped any other bulbs... so..

hang the head light by its wires... put in a new bulb... try again switchin the light on... if all works ok... get a magnifying glass and start lookin for a short circuit.

have you fitted anything new or adjusted owt in that area ?

what writin is on the dead bulb ?
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