Ive had this '79 for about 10 years. We have put tons of hours on it. TONS. Recently the headlight burned out and the socket was melted. I replaced the bulb and it immediately burned out again. Then I read that these machines need a working tail light and head light in order to work properly. I replaced both. They both burned out immediately again. I believe that all of my connections are secure and I can't find any shorts. Please help me with what to look for next. Thank you.
Dang. I thought for sure someone would have offered some help!
Hello! I am no expert, but it seems like your voltage is peaking. This in my eyes would be a bad stator-creating too much voltage for the bulbs to handle. Those don't have voltage regulators so I believe it really is just a stator problem. Good luck! 110s rule!