Voltage drop on headlight wires?

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Hi,

I have found my headlight quite dim since I have bought a bike so - just two years later - I have finally decided to do something about it. I removed the bulb which seems ok but nonetheless I will replace it cause its probably pretty old (have not checked the datecode).

What I have found pretty odd is that it seems I have 1V drop between my battery and the light bulb connector. My battery is at 12.6V when nothing is on and at 11.8V when I turn the key to ON. At this point if I use a multimeter I only measure 10.8V on the bulb connector (bulb is disconnected of course).

Is this drop within the acceptable range, or too much? Looks pretty high to me.

Let me know your thoughts. Thx!
1994 Yamaha XJ600s Diversion (50hp)

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