Lewis Preston, of Electrical Connection,
just posted up a picture of the latest change in the headlight adapters.
He says they don't seem to sell very well, but was just letting us know.
https://electricalconnection.com/index.php/2019/01/24/honda-gl1800-01-17-bulb-adapters/
The adapter on the right is the updated unit. Notice it has a brace going between the two terminals. This is to stop vibration. This vibration can cause the bulb to make short, intermittent contact. This break in contact causes the terminals to heat up and cause the damage as shown on the left adapter. The terminals themselves also appear to be thicker and more robust.
If you find yourself replacing your adapter, make sure it has the brace between the 2 terminals. This should greatly help with the longevity of your adapters.
just posted up a picture of the latest change in the headlight adapters.
He says they don't seem to sell very well, but was just letting us know.
https://electricalconnection.com/index.php/2019/01/24/honda-gl1800-01-17-bulb-adapters/
The adapter on the right is the updated unit. Notice it has a brace going between the two terminals. This is to stop vibration. This vibration can cause the bulb to make short, intermittent contact. This break in contact causes the terminals to heat up and cause the damage as shown on the left adapter. The terminals themselves also appear to be thicker and more robust.
If you find yourself replacing your adapter, make sure it has the brace between the 2 terminals. This should greatly help with the longevity of your adapters.