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Could the problem lie elsewhere e.g. in the connector or its feed wires?

Was it a problem with the old bulb?

Brian

Maybe as the bulb takes more power it needs a better connection. Perhaps put a bit of extra tension on the connector terminals and clean 'em up with some emery paper?

Brian

spadey99 wrote:

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Yeah thanks Brian,

 

I tried bending them to give more tension but didnt change. What I will try tomorrow is bending them sideways slighlty to get a better connection. I cleaned all terminals up with emery paper so should have good connection.

 

Thinking of getting another headlight cowl unit, any suggestions? Mines been repaired loads of times so though about a UFO one or something, basically best for wire connections and ease of fit?

 

Steve

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 It sounds as though you have pretty much got the bases covered Steve!

That's a tricky question about a replacement unit as a lot of the after-market UFO, Polisport, etc headlight units have plastic lenses which will slowly but surely cloud up if you use a big bulb.

Try and get one with a glass unit. If you can get a s/h Raid headlight then I reckon that is the best possible on a TTR!

Otherwise you can add a couple of supplementary halogen spots that only come on with main beam. Very cheap on eBay.

Brian