running W/O headlights

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  1. mtboyd11

    mtboyd11 New Member

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    I have a '97 VFR750 and I'm in the process of getting my fairing repainted (a student of mine knocked over my bike). They said it will take three weeks. Without the upper fairing, I can not use my headlights. Will driving without headlights affect my voltage regulator? I have driven without them before for a short time (less than a week) and shortly after my voltage regulator failed. Was this a coincidence, or was there too much current to bleed off, or did my bike overheat?

    Thanks for any help.
     
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    You can drive without them but its not legal or very safe...
     
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    wouldn't recommend it at night, but otherwise it should be fine you will be harder to see
     
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    Duct tape a Mag-lite to the front.:tongue:
     
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    Even during the day in most states it is illegal to ride without lights.
     
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    You could use a carbide miners light strapped to your helmet. I don't think it would damage your bike, though.
     
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    He needs one of those headband LED lights...
     
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    If you HAVE to ride in the day, at the very least get a bright bicycle light, or better yet, a high output mtn biking light from a buddy who rides. Bikes are hard enough to see as it is with a headlight.
     
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    If you drive with your eyes closed, it should be OK without the lights.
     
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