Understanding voltage regulator

[The Great Jashu]

Green Invader just got back together and is now running quite well on the new rebuild. Replaced the bulb in the headlight and it worked great in the shop. After a little riding around I noticed it was not working, in fact none of the lights work now. Bulbs appear to be blown. From what I have read on here in other posts, I assume my voltage regulator isnt working and causing the bulbs to blow at high RPM. Is this a correct assumption?

I do not have a volt meter and would'nt know how to use it anyway. Electicity is pure magic to me.

I have another voltage regulator from a parts sled. My plan is to install it and replace the bulbs.

[Trucker]

Yes you need to change the voltage regulator

[ChaChi]

basically all the regulator does is clip the voltage off to a voltage your bulbs can handle.... If you're blowing blubs you need to look at the regulator and if it's wired correctly replace it!

Cheers

[Checkmarks]

Grounding of the voltage regulator (VR) is huge.  It is this grounding to the how voltage is dumped.  Poor ground = blown bulbs. 

While it is a claim the VR may be shot.  Changing them sure reaffirms a good ground is reapplied.  Clean the bolt/connection wire and where the bolt meets the ground. 

Since you have your headlight bulb burnt most likely on low beam go for a good cleaning of the grounding and try to pop the high beam filament.  Many times sleds that sit for a good duration pop the bulbs first time out of a barn.   

[ChaChi]

Some one wire regulator ground using the bolt hole in the middle of the regulator! Totally agree with checkmarks