Do I need the voltage regulator to run headlights?

[BansheeDan]

Ok i know its been covered a few times.

And I did a search and found some good info,

but I did not find a direct answer to my question.

 

 

I have a set of trail tech 35 watt lights on the bike,

and it has blown 2 sets of bulbs..... :: ::

 

 

I dont have the regulator on the bike....Is this my problem????

 

If so, does the regulator have 2 wires that come off it or is it one wire and it grounds to the frame?

 

Any help would be great....these bulbs are getting expensive.

 

 

Dan

[fastrthnu]

Ok i know its been covered a few times.

And I did a search and found some good info,

but I did not find a direct answer to my question.

I have a set of trail tech 35 watt lights on the bike,

and it has blown 2 sets of bulbs..... :: ::

I dont have the regulator on the bike....Is this my problem????

 

If so, does the regulator have 2 wires that come off it or is it one wire and it grounds to the frame?

 

Any help would be great....these bulbs are getting expensive.

Dan

 

Im pretty sure you need the the regulator for the lights. Its a blue wire and a black ground up to the front.

[gregbowler]

yup you need it

[Bansh-eman]

yes you need to run it... the regulator is for the lights only.. thats why you keep popping them

[BansheeDan]

yes you need to run it... the regulator is for the lights only.. thats why you keep popping them

 

thanx guys......

 

 

i called trail tech again today and explained the situation and they are sending me a set of bulbs free of charge..

 

i have to say the customer service i have recieved from trail tech is some of the best customer service ive recieved anywhere....

 

everyone here knows jeff @fast customer service.....i would say trail techs service is very compareable.

 

Dan

[Snopczynski]

Yes, the stator on the bike is a/c, and the regulator helps keep it at an adequate level for halogen lights. So, you do need the regulator.

[Justintoxicated]

I have an extra regulator if you need one.

[BansheeDan]

I have an extra regulator if you need one.

 

thanx man but i have the regulator....just wasnt on the bike

 

 

 

Dan

[blowit]

thanx man but i have the regulator....just wasnt on the bike

Dan

 

 

Before I popped any more lights, I would probe your lighting system with a multi meter set on AC Volts and watch for regulation of voltage. Those stock regs are not very precise so voltage can range from 13.5-15.0. Rev the bike without the lights installed and your voltage should maintain a voltage after about 2K rpm. If it continues to climb with rpm, your regulator circuit is not functioning. Yes, that is a one wire wonder. One leg input and chassis grounded. Make sure it is tight because when they come loose from the chassis, lights start blowing. Good luck

 

 

Brandon

[Bansh88]

Wy would the regulator have been removed in the first place?

[BansheeDan]

Wy would the regulator have been removed in the first place?

 

did complete ground up rebuild.....forgot it oops ::

 

 

Dan

[lsmobanshee]

did complete ground up rebuild.....forgot it oops ::

Dan

 

 

Been there, done that...lol You definitely need one.