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Old May 16, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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Default Headlight connector melted

Had probelms with connectors melting using a Candlepower lens and Hi intensity bulb. 100/55 Xenon

Upgraded to a ceramic connector and problem solved. (No the wires were and are not getting hot, the problem was only at the connector.)

Link to the ceramic connector.

http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__...onnectors.html

They also have a relay kit if your running more lights etc and need to upgrade. read the FAQ on relays and lights.

BTW the Candlepower bulb and lens setup makes the bike look like an aircraft coming in for landing when on Hi-beam! great for those back roads and inky black nights.
 
Old May 16, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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Just curious, is that set-up 50 state dot legal? Seems like you can't hardly get enough lite on the back roads.
 
Old May 19, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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Far as I know its "Legal".

if you use the 100 watt high beam it is not.

The main difference here is the spread of the beam that Candlepower uses for the glass.

Excellent for back roads as well as Highway traffic.
 
Old May 19, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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Good info. I always wanted to run a brighter bulb but read taht they would melt the connectors. Inexpensive too. Cool, gonna get one and wire it up.
 
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