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JWR
02-18-2009, 06:09 PM
Riding home last night I switched to hi beam, no light, return to low beam, no light.
Hi beam indicator works. So I think the switch is all right.

I was within 1/2 miles of the house, no big deal. (it was dark)

Today I checked the fuse and both were O.K.

Tomorrow I will pull the bulb and see what's going on.

I thought it strange that both would go at the same time.

Any one else have this happen?
alanmcorcoran
02-18-2009, 07:06 PM
Sometimes when one filament goes, it takes out the other one. I'll bet it's the bulb.
JWR
02-18-2009, 07:48 PM
This will give me the motivation to install a set of lights that I took off of my ole Silverwing.
Easy Rider
02-18-2009, 11:29 PM
This will give me the motivation to install a set of lights that I took off of my ole Silverwing.

Oops, careful. The GZ electrical system will NOT support much additional lighting.
What kind and how many bulbs are in that set ??

If you replace the bulb in the stock light, wear gloves. The oil from your fingers can make the new bulb fail prematurely.
JWR
02-19-2009, 12:35 AM
The extra lights will be emergency lighting only.

I will hook them up and use a multi-meter to see how the charging goes.
JWR
02-19-2009, 05:40 PM
Bulb was blown, both hi and lo.

$5.41 later all is good to go.
dan_
02-19-2009, 11:48 PM
When I go to Advanced auto parts for the bulb which one do I get?
JWR
02-20-2009, 12:02 AM
I went to a Kawasaki, Yamaha, Sym, Kymco dealership 1/2 mile from my house.
The numbers are on the bulb, and they are pretty generic bulbs.

Suzuki dealer wanted 7.50 and is 12 miles away.
patrick_777
02-20-2009, 12:15 AM
When I go to Advanced auto parts for the bulb which one do I get?

12v 60/55w

$5.93 at Bikebandit (http://www.bikebandit.com/product/16363)
Water Warrior 2
02-20-2009, 02:20 AM
Any Wally World or auto parts store will have a bulb for you.
adrianinflorida
02-20-2009, 09:41 AM
I believe a standard H4 or H7 halogen is what fits (Are they 2 or 3 pronged connectors on the GZ?). Is there any difference between a motorcycle and car headlight bulb in terms of vibration resistance, etc?



http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/modifications-accessories/19328d1212739387-what-does-h1-h3-h4-h7-etc-specifications-bulbs-mean-nokyaacticwhite_chart.jpg
JWR
02-20-2009, 09:53 AM
They are 3 pronged, as in the H4.
Water Warrior 2
02-20-2009, 02:23 PM
Piaa make a vibration resistant headlight bulb but the price tag will make your mind go numb.