88 KDX 200 lighting help needed.

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Maddog355

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I am trying to get the lights working on my 88 KDX 200. The factory switch is missing and I thought nothing of it untill I ran across a post during a surch that stated that the switch was also the voltage regulator. If that is the case what other options are there for a regulator? Also anyone used the Ricky Stator lighting coil? I assume it is higher output than stock?

Any info would be greatly welcomed.

 

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porterdog

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Maddog355 said:

The factory switch is missing and I thought nothing of it untill I ran across a post during a surch that stated that the switch was also the voltage regulator.

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That seems doubtful. Reviewing the parts diagrams shows nothing of the sort (see ServiceHonda dot com)

 

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glad2ride

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I don't think there is a regulator in the switch.

The Ricky Stator coil puts out more wattage / power / "juice".

 

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Maddog355

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Thanks

Thanks for the info guys. I messed with it today, The bulb looks good but no light so I guess I will be ordering the Ricky Stator lighting coil next.

 

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porterdog

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You can do that if you want to throw parts at the problem, but I'd way rather get a service manual and a volt meter of some sort and try and diagnose it.

 

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Maddog355

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Parts.

Porterdog, It is a pretty simple system. Lighting coil, wire, and bulb. I did notice that one side of the dual eliment bulb was blown so it may just be the bulb. I have had all the wires off and they look good. However I am thinking the lighting coil looked bad when I had the flywheel off.

I do have another stock lighting coil I might try. I have just been toying with the idea of dualsporting the thing. If I do that the extra output of the Ricky Stator unit would be welcomed.

 

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porterdog

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Maddog355 said:

Porterdog, It is a pretty simple system.

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Agree 100%; all the more reason not to shotgun it with parts.

OTOH, if you *want* the bigger coil, then by all means get it!