[dsn_klr650] blown headlight fuse

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Mark Wilson

[dsn_klr650] blown headlight fuse

Post by Mark Wilson » Wed Aug 02, 2000 12:15 pm

Subject: [DSN_klr650] Blown Headlight Fuse
> Here's a tidbit of info. you might not already know: > > When the hi/lo beam switch is placed in the middle > (between the two positions) it energizes both the > high and low beams of the headlight. This happened to > me by accident on the trail and it caused the 10 Amp > headlight fuse to blow. Fortunately, there is a spare > in the fuse holder....it was dark and I was 145 miles from home. > > Here's the stats. that eat the fuse: > Assuming the voltage is 12VDC(but is probably a little higher) > > 55Watt low beam / 12VDC = 4.58 Amps > + > 60Watt high beam / 12VDC = 5 Amps > > Summary: > 9.58 Amps sustained and combined with bouncing down > the trail is enough to pop the fuse. > > Makes for a killer-bright headlight though....maybe I'll get > some 15 amp fuses and see if I can burn the switch up instead. > > Enjoy. > > Ken Trull > BR549-A14 > Greenbough, AL
It's easier to put a 55/100w headlight bulb in. Mark

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