What to look for with headlight issues?

[2001kdx]

Both my headlight and taillight are out, at first they would flicker when riding, they soon did'nt work at all. I put a fresh bulb in the tail, and both lights worked great for about a minute, then burned the bulb. I dont know where or what to look for, just looking for some help, night time comes faster now, and the occasional night ride through the swamp is always fun

[scheckaet]

Sounds like you have a short somewhere in the circuit.
I would check the wires for loose connection and / or exposed wires especially where they are rubbing the most because of vibrations (like front end and rear fender)

[Colorado Mike]

if it's really burning the bulbs out , sounds like your voltage is rising too high. might want to check the regulator.

[scheckaet]

if it's really burning the bulbs out , sounds like your voltage is rising too high. might want to check the regulator

or you could try that 1st

[KDXer]

Do they blow with the bike stationary ?? IE electrical fault. Or do they blow only when the bike is being ridden ?? IE power surge, vibration.