DaveK Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 The 100 Watt bulbs definetly overheated the entire unit and the little black thingy that attaches to the bulb on the low beam is burnt and partially melted. One of the little connectors inside the black bulb thingy was rusted. I replaced the black thing that goes on the bulb but when I connect the plug to the back of the bulb...the light still doesn't work. But when I put my hand up on the back of the plug and wiggle it...it turns on. Then I wiggle it and it turns off. I was able to get it to stay on...but I am afraid that once I hit a bump...Off it goes. Should I wait until it goes off again....or should I replace anything else ? I put 55W bulbs back in. Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ststricker Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Wasn't there a post a few weeks ago about NOT putting 100W bulbs in? :poke: If you can, ohm out the harness and get somebody to wiggle the wires for you with the meter leads attached. It sounds like you may have a broken wire or a point where the insulation has broken down and it may be touching something it shouldn't. Steve (who had same problem 2 months ago...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookman49 Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 http://www.cbr1100xx.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1105. Here it is. It happened to me and I had to replace the plugs. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 Ummm...... as per your post title, do you have a rear headlight?????? :razz: I just checked I don't. If you got the whole thing hot enough to melt the bulb holder, check the wire connector and try to clean the connections or squeeze the blades together for a better connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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