Headlight Issue

sonny

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• Jul 18, 2019

• #1

Got a slight problem. When i turn the key everything works but the headlights. Headlights will blink momentarily and then go out. Bike will start but just parking lights will be on. If i play with the key switching the bike on and off eventually the lights will stay on. Has no rhyme or reason. AT times no issue but other times it is getting to be a real pain. Once the lights come on there is no issue. HELP NEEDED

 

idk

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• Jul 18, 2019

• #2

Possibly the relay that switches between the starter and the headlights is playing up. Very easy check by removing and plugging another one in.

 

sonny

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• Jul 18, 2019

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Had a feeling that was it but where and which relay. Side cover right hand side? Or one of the three under left hand cover? ( in reference as sitting on the bike)

 

idk

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• Jul 18, 2019

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RHS from memory, but it could just as easily be the LHS.

Happy to be of help.

 

sonny

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• Jul 18, 2019

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Five pin right hand side. Kind of figured it was a relay switch but it don't hurt to get a second opinion. Thanks.

 

GPMAZ

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• Jul 18, 2019

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Wasn't aware that the Brits were still using Lucas electrics...

 

barbagris

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• Jul 18, 2019

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GPMAZ said:

Wasn't aware that the Brits were still using Lucas electrics...

Click to expand...

Good god - we can't afford Lucas any more!

 

warp9.9

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• Jul 18, 2019

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His X is b.i.t.c.h.e.n. about the heat

 

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sonny

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• Jul 18, 2019

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Claviger

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• Jul 18, 2019

• #10

Hope the relay fixes your intermittent issue. I had to ride at night last RAA with the worlds saddest headlights on the Daytona, it's really not fun (or safe).