Blown fuse

[Nick AgainMember]

My husky has decided it likes to chew up a fuse on a more than regular basis. I have stripped the bike looking for a shredded wire or two, found nothing. no bulbs are shot to create an extra surge of power. The Fuse in question runs my display panel and headlight,control switches. Once i replace th efuse, all works well ( duh) Until that is i switch my headlight on.. then POP.. need a new fuse. the headlight bulb shows current runs through it properly.. and I have no wires shorting.. anyone got an Idea of what may be causing this? I be mighty thankful for any Ideas which may solve my problem..

[drewMember]

have you replaced the light globe recently?

if it’s a higher wattage than STD. it could be drawing more current than the fuse can support.

have you tried to use a heavier fuse temporarily just to see if it lasts any longer?

about all i can think of if you’ve searched for frayed wires.

[Nick AgainMember]

I have replaced it recently but th eissue started a fair while after. I might purchase another bulb, some more fuses and see if its the problem. I have been mulling this problem over now for a month and have learnt more about electrical wiring than i ever thought i wanted to know..

[Nick JacksonMember]

Check the lampholder for bent tabs or pins.
Then try running with the headlight on but the globe out. This will eliminate most wiring faults if it doesnt blow a fuse
Then try running in high beam only, or low beam only and see if one or the other blow the fuse. If , for example only high blows then it could be a short in your switch block or the wiring associated with high beam.
A faulty globe isn’t out of the question either, I have seen the occasional globe with an internal fault.

Good luck, let us know how you go.

[Nick AgainMember]

Thanks Nickj shall get onto it asap.

[Nick AgainMember]

“A faulty globe isn’t out of the question either, I have seen the occasional globe with an internal fault.”
rain finally stopped for a minute or two so I went to check the Fuse issue as per your Instructions. The globe is where the Problem was. Thanks for your Input mate.. valuable Information and saved me a fortune. Cant thank you enough.
Nick. M.

[Nick JacksonMember]

I have got really involved in some jobs only to find it was a dodgy globe, it’s really easy to over look the obvious!

Glad it was a simple fix mate.

Nick

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