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Started by DucHead, March 05, 2010, 11:40:59 AM

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DucHead

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High/low beams

March 05, 2010, 11:40:59 AM

Is the low beam filament off when the high beam is on on the oem headlight?

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Dave

'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"

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March 05, 2010, 01:04:44 PM

Yes.

(unless you flash, then they're both on)

252,000 km/seventeen years - loving it

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March 05, 2010, 01:34:06 PM

This is the case for most hi/lo beam bulbs. If they're both on at the same time for long there's too much heat and they burn out.

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March 05, 2010, 04:53:33 PM

Thanks, ya'll!

'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"

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