Northside
XS650 Member
Hey guys I have an 80 650 with electronic ignition. I fully rebuilt the bike with all new wiring and a tc bros chopper harness along with a 5 lug momentary start switch, stock reg/rec, ignition box. I also have a ganged fuse box powered off the ignition lug on the switch. I fired it up yesterday for the first time and after a while my headlight got brighter and blew along with the tail light. I have 13. 8 volts while revving at the battery. I checked power at the tail light wires and its reading the same as the battery. Are the lights supposed to read a steady 12v? Its like my lights are powered thru the charging system. I also don't know why the bulbs blew and not the fuses powering them.
Any help is greatly appreciated, I have been digging around but most threads lead to the regulator and I believe mine is ok.
Any help is greatly appreciated, I have been digging around but most threads lead to the regulator and I believe mine is ok.