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Old 16-08-10, 03:50 PM   #1
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Default running with no hid bulb damage balast ?

need to take bike out but have no light will it damage the balast if i run the bike without the bulb ?
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Old 16-08-10, 04:11 PM   #2
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Default Re: running with no hid bulb damage balast ?

I would unplug ballast to be sure. It will stay on its "start" mode and put out high voltage. May arc to something or overheat ballast.
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Old 16-08-10, 04:58 PM   #3
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Default Re: running with no hid bulb damage balast ?

cheers YC unplugged it and went out seems fine
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