Bob T
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After reading posts on here about Ignition switch problems and voltage drops to the headlamp I decided the 1st mod I was going to make to my 2008 R3T single headlamp model, was the H4 relay.
The headlamp reminded me of my 1977 Bonneville Price of Darkness days, so I wanted to fit a brighter bulb as well, without turning my wiring into toaster elements.
After the order was placed from Beaver (got to love that name) it took about a week to get here.
This is the first time I have pulled my 'new' bike apart, so much was a learning curve.
So, remove seat. Disconnect Battery (as you will need to do this anyway later). Lift the tank, the best feature I have ever come across on a motorcycle. Remove windshield. Pop out the headlamp ring and loosen one of the yoke covers.
The fitment is so easy it really needs no explanation. If you cant figure it out, then you really have no business pulling your bike apart without supervision. But to route the wire back and install literally took 5 minutes. And that included cable ties.
I put in a new headlamp bulb as well but once I had everything re-assembled it was hunnee doo time, so I will test this weekend and report back if I see any improvement.
In any case, I feel better knowing that my glow worm at the front now has direct voltage.
The headlamp reminded me of my 1977 Bonneville Price of Darkness days, so I wanted to fit a brighter bulb as well, without turning my wiring into toaster elements.
After the order was placed from Beaver (got to love that name) it took about a week to get here.
This is the first time I have pulled my 'new' bike apart, so much was a learning curve.
So, remove seat. Disconnect Battery (as you will need to do this anyway later). Lift the tank, the best feature I have ever come across on a motorcycle. Remove windshield. Pop out the headlamp ring and loosen one of the yoke covers.
The fitment is so easy it really needs no explanation. If you cant figure it out, then you really have no business pulling your bike apart without supervision. But to route the wire back and install literally took 5 minutes. And that included cable ties.
I put in a new headlamp bulb as well but once I had everything re-assembled it was hunnee doo time, so I will test this weekend and report back if I see any improvement.
In any case, I feel better knowing that my glow worm at the front now has direct voltage.