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During my last evening ride on my '78E, I noticed the indicator light: "Head Lamp" was glowing, from no light then to a faint dim glow, then off, then back to dim and so on. Head lamp seems strong and consistent and the high beam works. However it is quite old so could that be starting to fail thus making the indicator glow? Or could it be the RLU is starting to act up?
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'78 XS1100E
'83 XVZ12 -
Check your connections; this could be in the hi/lo switch on the bars, at the controls plug under the tank or at the RLU. Mine acted strange, it was the plug under tank...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
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Replace the bulb, I just unwired a jummper and had the same issue after unwiring, I replaced the light and all is good1981 xs1100 venturer... Finally runs
Still has carb issues, but runs
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Mine has always had a dim glow to it, with it never really going fully out. My understanding is that it should have a faint glow to it, but only a faint glow but it should be steady whatever it does.Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
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Thanks, I'll be checking connections and see how that turns out.'78 XS1100E
'83 XVZ12Comment
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Interesting, are you speaking of the indicator bulb? Or the headlight itself?Originally posted by Stepka View Post
Thanks!'78 XS1100E
'83 XVZ12Comment
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I did the RLU bypass and now my headlight indicator works perfectly. It's been relocated to about 200 feet in front, shines on the roadbed.Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!
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