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Old 08-10-14, 10:23 AM   #1
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Default Headlight bulb upgrade

Not SV related sorry - but it is for a Suzuki

My GS125 takes 35/35 3 prong bulbs like this...

http://www.bitzforbikes.co.uk/Headli...-10066-91.html

but for whatever reason it blows them about once a month. I have checked all the wiring, connectors, battery voltage etc etc to no avail - I did find a link to a website where someone suggested starting the bike continuously with the lights on could cause the bulb to blow... Anyway, after buying my 4th bulb I am now getting fed up with this and with the darker evenings I don't want to go out to it and find no headlight for the trip home (although I could just full beam it all the way..!)

The 3 prong bulb isn't that easy to come by either - I have been everywhere in my home town and no one stocks them. Ordering them online is basically £5 a pair. Aaaaand the light they put out is worse than woeful - certainly more for being seen than seeing where you are going!

So some Googling came up with this...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-GS1...p2054897.l4275

Brighter bulbs and easier replacements to buy (if the issue continues - which I hope it wont as H4 bulbs look stronger internally than the flimsy looking HL777027 things) - it looks like a no brainer...?

Anyone got any advice/thoughts to offer?
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