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yamaha driver
10-30-2011, 06:32 PM
just got my 200x running. I put a 185s engine with the 185s wiring harrness in the 200x frame. Since i needed a headlight bulb i bought a halogen bulb for a 200x. But now when i turn the light on it seems to be very dim even if revved. so my question is would it be the bulb since its for a 200 not 185??, a bad ground, or something else i missed
hoosierlogger
10-30-2011, 06:33 PM
Kyle, The lighting coil on the 200s is not as strong as the 200x. If you get a lighting coil from a 200x that will fix it. The 200X bulb has more resistance.
yamaha driver
10-30-2011, 06:37 PM
200s u mean 185s right :) How bout if i get a 185s bulb?? what kind of connector do they have
hoosierlogger
10-30-2011, 06:41 PM
200s u mean 185s right :) How bout if i get a 185s bulb?? what kind of connector do they have
I am pretty sure the 185s and 200s use the same lighting coil and bulb. I dont thing the 185s bulb will fit in the 200X headlight shell. I have a headlight from a 200s I can go out and look, but I wouldnt get my hopes up if I were you.
yamaha driver
10-30-2011, 06:47 PM
on my headlight where the bulb sits, its all chewed up anyway so my bulb is taped in...... i didnt know the 200x bulb needed more juice. i wonder if they make a halogen bulb for a 185.
hoosierlogger
10-30-2011, 06:49 PM
The lens from the 185 might fit right in the 200x shell. Give me some time Ill go get it and have a look.
yamaha driver
10-30-2011, 06:53 PM
i think if i take my lens out of the shell its going to fall apart. :lol:
hoosierlogger
10-30-2011, 06:58 PM
i think if i take my lens out of the shell its going to fall apart. :lol:

They are different size lenses and the bulbs are different bases. Sorry bud you are screwed. Ill look to see if I have any other 200x stators out there.

I know a guy that has a nice 200x headlight with the brackets and all of the bolts. LOL
yamaha driver
10-30-2011, 07:14 PM
well my headlight case is just a hole. lol so i can put any base in there really. i dont feel like switching lighting coils since i dont have a flywheel puller. AND THANKS agian for that exhaust
hoosierlogger
10-30-2011, 07:18 PM
No problem bud, you know where there are more parts at if you need them.