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  • docbollman
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    • Aug 2007
    • 4
    • Detroit,Michigan

    #1

    headlights

    Please help.
    My headlight is out on My 1980 xs1100 standard.
    I've tried a new bulb,and checked the fuses of course.
    The bike runs,as strong as ever.No other problems noted.
    What next???
    Anxiously awaiting.
    Thank you,
    Doc
  • high desert xs
    XSive
    • Jun 2007
    • 15
    • prineville oregon

    #2
    had same problem a few weeks ago. check charging system my alt. was not putting out enough amps, and bypased the headlight relay. new alt and everything works fine.
    80' xs 11 sg "black bart"
    85 xj 700 maxim "rust bucket"

    *Ride it like you stole it*

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    • mro
      XS-XJ Super Guru
      • Oct 2005
      • 4276
      • Hayward, California

      #3
      Head kight relay switch ?

      With bike running check that your getting voltage to bulb socket.
      Yes, clean socket
      No, check voltage on the headlight side of relay
      No power on that side check power to relay
      Yes, power to relay, but not after then relay bad
      No, power to relay, re-check fuse, and then wiring between fuse and relay.


      mro

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      • mro
        XS-XJ Super Guru
        • Oct 2005
        • 4276
        • Hayward, California

        #4
        btw,
        have you checked/cleaned all electrical connectors/grounds lately?


        mro
        btw2
        Newbee
        welcome to XSland
        Have you looked thru the tech tips?
        Might like to try out the search feature too
        Last edited by mro; 08-26-2007, 10:02 AM.

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        • docbollman
          New
          • Aug 2007
          • 4
          • Detroit,Michigan

          #5
          Thanks for the tips,gotta get to work on those!

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