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Weak headlight
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I have been noticing how weak my headlight is. It is yellow and does not illuminate very much. It is almost like not having a light on at all. However the high beam is nice and bright. Is this normal?
If it needs replacement is there a decent alternative to stock for the square headlights? This is on the 82 GPz750.
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Jim
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However, a yellow glow usually indicates low voltage, so I suggest checking the voltage first.
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I agree mostly. Rather that using Water Displacement formula 40 (WD40) I recommend Deoxit D5, which is specifically designed for the task.Kidkawie wrote: Sounds like a bad/corroded connection somewhere. Have had that on all my Kaw street bikes at some point or another. Break out the WD40 and start unplugging and spraying.
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Thanks for the help. I'll pull the bulb and check the connections.
Jim
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1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
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1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
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1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
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1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
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Thanks,
Jim
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1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
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