A (s)Light Problem

Funky · Post by **Funky** » Apr 2nd, '06, 09:52

The fuse for my lights keeps blowing, leaving me without lights, anybody have an idea why this might be? Would it be all right to try a 15amp fuse instead of it's normal 10 amp?

SNIFFY · Post by **SNIFFY** » Apr 2nd, '06, 10:08

Funcky, have you checked that is the right size fuse, if not putting a higher amp fuse a) Is masking the real issue b) May cause a bigger electrical fault. It could be a alternator regulator problem

CBR Sam · Post by **CBR Sam** » Apr 2nd, '06, 10:14

Dont bother with a bigger fuse!!! Use a large Nail!!! It will never blow!!

thats what us electricians would do!!

you may find your bike in a burning pile tho when your wiring loom catches on fire tho!!!!

No seriously now! the bike has been designed and built with that specific size cabeling and fuse. you will cause even more problems if you stick a higher fuse in!!

Check over your wiring for a crushed cable or a dead short to your frame.

Sam

Funky · Post by **Funky** » Apr 2nd, '06, 10:31

it is a 10 amp fuse as standard, and i have replaced it twice in the past couple months, yeserday it lasted a c good couple hours!

The regulator was fixed under warranty before christmas as part of a recall, could it be that?

Mark-Blade · Post by **Mark-Blade** » Apr 2nd, '06, 10:34

I'd take out all the bulbs, then replace them one at a time, to see which one blows the fuse. May not be the most technical way

, but it should point you in the right direction.

Mark-Blade · Post by **Mark-Blade** » Apr 2nd, '06, 10:38

Ok scrub that idea if it's inconsistant.....

Funky · Post by **Funky** » Apr 2nd, '06, 10:38

Thats probably a good idea, the left hand bulb does flash on and off of occasion...

Mark-Blade · Post by **Mark-Blade** » Apr 2nd, '06, 10:45

Funkalicious wrote:Thats probably a good idea, the left hand bulb does flash on and off of occasion...

If we're talking headlamps here bud, better get it fixed sooner rather than later, otherwise someone waiting at a junction could think you are flashing them to come out in front of you