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  1. 01-16-2005, 02:14 AM #1
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    Why do my headlights keep blowing out?

    I have a 1985 200s and 200x and when I tried replacing the head and tailight on both of them, the lights came on when I started the trikes and blew out as soon as I revved them up??? Any help would be appreciated
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  2. 01-16-2005, 07:24 AM #2
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    The simple reason for this is the stator / generator is producing too much power for the bulbs. I have seen this quite a few times. This could be caused by many different reasons: bad wiring harness, bad ground wire, bad CDI box, and others. What I do to fix this style problem is to install a aftermarket volt pack. The volt pack is basically a 12volt regulator that limits the voltage to 12 volts. These are not that expensive and pretty easy to install ( 2 wires ). If you need 1 or 2 let me know. I think I have some instock.
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  3. 01-16-2005, 09:34 AM #3
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    I can not and will not argue with Howdy,( he is the man,and he is probably correct). I will however suggest that you check your ground carefully. I blew quite a few bulbs before I checked my ground , and since I cleaned off the rust and grime where the ground is connected ,I have not had a problem. Good luck, GREG
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  4. 01-16-2005, 11:39 AM #4
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    howdy ill take one of them. were do i connect it (splice in to any wire on the trike?)
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    I agree.In other aplications this is called a rectifier.Some after market light co. send you inline ones to solve the problem of their lights not being able to handle fluxuations in power.

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    You can use the stock 350X regulator on a 200x and it will fix the problem. Only one wire to connect.
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    Did you touch the glass part of the light while installing it? The oil on your hands could make them blow.
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    Quote Originally Posted by a-camp
    I agree.In other aplications this is called a rectifier.Some after market light co. send you inline ones to solve the problem of their lights not being able to handle fluxuations in power.
    The rectifier converts AC to DC. Some do have the voltage regulater built into them though. Others are separate units. Howdy is right. Its a clipper circuit that shorts anything above 12v to ground. Its easy to check with a volt meter. Start it, connect to any hot wire. If voltage jumps when you rev to about 40v, the regulater is not working.
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    [QUOTE=TimSr]The rectifier converts AC to DC. Some do have the voltage regulater built into them though. Others are separate units.


    Thanks I did not know that . Have no resone to doubt you.

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  10. 01-16-2005, 10:26 PM #10
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    howdy how much are they?? and will they work on a 185?
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  11. 01-17-2005, 09:01 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by 83185s
    howdy how much are they?? and will they work on a 185?
    I haven't gotten a chance to get to the shop and check on them yet.
    Work on a 185? yes they do! These work on any 12 volt system.
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  12. 01-18-2005, 12:18 AM #12
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    cool thanks! i may buy one just to make sure my lights dont burn out
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