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Old 11-10-2004, 09:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default my lights went out?????

I went out to my 01' grxr1000 Sunday night @ midnight and for some reason my headlights didnt come on. I was at work so I had to ride. I only live 4.6 miles from my office. Damn it was dark.
Anyway, The bulbs are piaa extreme whites and the filaments are good. I understand that the piaa's amps are a bit higher. The fuses both high and low are also good. I verified this by taking the bike to my local bike shop. They said that the left hand control switch is the problem. I have had these bulbs for 3 years without any problem. I never use the switch due to the bulbs cut off the light at a level were oncomming cars wont get blinded unless they stare at them.
Is it common for the switch to burn up without the fuses going??? I though it was maybe the switch as well when it wasnt the fuses or bulbs What do you think?