blowing headlight fuse

[bomrick85]

so i had my bike running great but now when the key is on headlight works fine but when i start it i blow the fuse i tested it and was running 14.8V also before it blows the headlight gets dim, any ideas?

 

[bomrick85]

i think i tracked it down to a bad ground

 

[XSLeo]

Where the wiring goes through the headlight bucket there should be rubber grommets. If they are missing or worn through the wires can short to the bucket.
Leo

 

[bomrick85]

yea ill have to look into that i'm still having the problem