I was told by my local dealer that driving with my highbeams on during the day puts way too much strain on charging system and will kill my battery and generator. Is this true ? I've only killed my battery because o constantly left my parking lights on by accident. I obviously drive this way cause cages still cant seem to see me and my hyperwhite lights. Driving with highbeams , around here anyway, seems to help tremendously.
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I have ridden with my highbeams on for the last couple of years. I have not had any battery/charging troubles, but I do keep it on the Battery Tender if I can't ride for more than 3 or 4 weeks.
I love having people switch their rearview mirrors in the daytime.
If my headlights are annoying to them, I know they see me.
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The 98+ stock bulbs are 55 watts per side on low beam, 60 watts per side on high beam; this is referred to as 55/60 normally. The extra 10 watts between the two bulbs on high beam will not make any significant difference to your charging system if it is healthy and as Suzuki designed it.
On the other hand, if you are running over-powered bulbs (say a 70/100 or a 100/130), the difference could be enough that with a poorly-running charging system you could have issues.
Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet
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High beams during the day, always, and I have never had a problem.
Not only is it legal to do so here in Massachusetts, it is also highly encouraged by the MSF."The problem with most motorcycles is the nut that connects the seat to the handlebars."
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We have low beams? haha, mine is always on hi, and no problems. It's an aftermarket bulb, but I don't remember what it is. Has a blue tint to it instead of dull yellow like the stock one...and still, never a battery problem.
I would think being seen is more important than replacing my battery a little early anyways.... Good Luck!
TJ2002 R1
Yoshi TRS exhaust, Undertail, Ohlins Steering Stabilizer, Dark Windshield, Frame Sliders.
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Originally posted by MackaHigh beams during the day, always, and I have never had a problem.
Not only is it legal to do so here in Massachusetts, it is also highly encouraged by the MSF.
tim
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