Ceramic headlight connectors
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Ceramic headlight connectors
Hey gang,
My headlight melted again, this is now the second time so I'm looking at a permanent fix. I know some people here have used some ceramic sockets to solve the problem, but also a better relay to run a high wattage bulb? I figure while I'm in there I might as well go bigger lol.
Can someone send me a link to an eBay listing or something for the parts I need? I don't want to order up the wrong stuff. Thanks!
Kevin
My headlight melted again, this is now the second time so I'm looking at a permanent fix. I know some people here have used some ceramic sockets to solve the problem, but also a better relay to run a high wattage bulb? I figure while I'm in there I might as well go bigger lol.
Can someone send me a link to an eBay listing or something for the parts I need? I don't want to order up the wrong stuff. Thanks!
Kevin
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I can't answer you inquiry..But if you are running a higher wattage bulb you are drawing more current so you might want to pull a larger size wire along with that relay replacement ..part of the issue with the lamp plug may be that the wires are too small and with the current increase causing the voltage to drop, which in turn causes a even greater current draw...
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http://www.cycleterminal.com/headlight-kits.html
Just select ceramic before you order.
This guy fabs up some nice stuff also.
http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring...s/h4_kits.html
You might just check to see if your stock female terminals are good and tight , loose can cause heat buildup.
Either way , even a stock bulb will be brighter and the handlebar switch will last forever because of the reduced amp draw.
Mick
Just select ceramic before you order.
This guy fabs up some nice stuff also.
http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring...s/h4_kits.html
You might just check to see if your stock female terminals are good and tight , loose can cause heat buildup.
Either way , even a stock bulb will be brighter and the handlebar switch will last forever because of the reduced amp draw.
Mick
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That looks promising! Have you used it before?
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http://www.cycleterminal.com/headlight-kits.html
Just select ceramic before you order.
This guy fabs up some nice stuff also.
http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring...s/h4_kits.html
You might just check to see if your stock female terminals are good and tight , loose can cause heat buildup.
Either way , even a stock bulb will be brighter and the handlebar switch will last forever because of the reduced amp draw.
Mick
Just select ceramic before you order.
This guy fabs up some nice stuff also.
http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring...s/h4_kits.html
You might just check to see if your stock female terminals are good and tight , loose can cause heat buildup.
Either way , even a stock bulb will be brighter and the handlebar switch will last forever because of the reduced amp draw.
Mick
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I'm also cautious about modern technology, where replacement headlamp bulbs are concerned! I installed a factory HID kit in my Glide, excited by the promise of super lights, which my car at the time had from new. I replaced it after a while because while it was great during daytime, it was awful at night! There are so many HID and LED options available at present I wait to be convinced that any one of them is actually worthwhile.