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  1. 09-19-2003, 12:27 PM #1
    atc 200s man
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    lights too bright

    hi, i have a 84 honda atc 200s and when i rev the engine, the lights get to bright and burn out, what causes this? Thanks for any help.
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  2. 09-19-2003, 12:49 PM #2
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    Voltage regulater.
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  3. 09-19-2003, 02:59 PM #3
    atc 200s man
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    were is the voltage regulator on these machines, i looked at the wiring diagram for it and don't see it.
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  4. 09-19-2003, 08:30 PM #4
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    yeah,,, where is it ?

    i was trying to look this info up in my clymers manual to post it and i can't seem to find info on where the heck it is either !

    anybody know ???

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  5. 09-20-2003, 12:05 AM #5
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    i believe its on the back of the trike, under the seat behind the airbox. its a finned aluminum box. thats on the electric start models(200m). although after looking at partsfish, i can't seem to find one. so that trike may not have one and in that case you'd need to have the rear light functional so the voltage drops enough.
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  6. 09-20-2003, 12:21 AM #6
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    I just checked the wiring diagram in my Clymer's manual, and that trike does not have a voltage regulator.

    Are you using the correct headlight bulb? If you are using a lower wattage bulb that could be your problem. The stock bulb is a 45W/45W

    You could use a regulator off of a 350X.
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  7. 09-20-2003, 02:17 AM #7
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    i am not sure the wattgae of the bulb, i just bought the headlight assembly new, it is aftermarket though, and not sure what wattage came with it.
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  8. 09-20-2003, 09:00 AM #8
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    The 200s's do not have a voltage regulator.

    Quote Originally Posted by atc 200s man
    i am not sure the wattgae of the bulb, i just bought the headlight assembly new, it is aftermarket though, and not sure what wattage came with it.
    Check the bulb. I have sold many New Aftermarket Head light assemblies and they normally come with a 6volt bulb. A picture of the headlights I have sold is below.
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  9. 09-21-2003, 11:51 AM #9
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    You can get a voltage regulator from dennis kirk for $15.00. I got one fron Rickey Stator for the same $. It seems to help, it is easy to install also.
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  10. 09-21-2003, 12:27 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by samster143
    You can get a voltage regulator from dennis kirk for $15.00. I got one fron Rickey Stator for the same $. It seems to help, it is easy to install also.
    I bet it looks like this one. lol
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  11. 09-22-2003, 07:09 PM #11
    atc 200s man
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    i bought a taillight for it, and now it works great.

    Thanks for all the help,

    Ryan
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