Headlight Wiring Question

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • Sebastian_99
    Truly XSive
    • May 2013
    • 137
    • Florissant, COLO.
    #1

    Headlight Wiring Question

    I need some help with wiring my headlight correctly on my '79 XS11SF. I picked up an aftermarket headlight when I pulled off my faring and installed it about 6 months ago. I wired it into what I assume was not the correct wire on a big bundle that came out of the faring. About a month ago the first headlight fried (the 3-prong connector melted). I replaced the headlight with the another of the same design. Now, a week ago it quit working as well. What are the correct colored wires i need to connect for my headlight?

    -Sebastian
    79 SF
    Tags: headlight, wiring
    • DAVINCI
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Jan 2011
      • 1048
      • Cedar Mountain, NC
      #2
      Originally posted by Sebastian_99
      I need some help with wiring my headlight correctly on my '79 XS11SF. I picked up an aftermarket headlight when I pulled off my faring and installed it about 6 months ago. I wired it into what I assume was not the correct wire on a big bundle that came out of the faring. About a month ago the first headlight fried (the 3-prong connector melted). I replaced the headlight with the another of the same design. Now, a week ago it quit working as well. What are the correct colored wires i need to connect for my headlight?

      -Sebastian
      If your headlight was working, what leads you to believe you had the 'wrong colors' ? The only thing that could cause the connector to melt is drawing too much current. Two reasons for that, 1. loose connector, 2. Higher wattage bulb than stock.

      Your colors are Yellow (High Beam), Green (Low Beam), Black (Ground). I'll bet, at a minimum, your ground is loose.
      Last edited by DAVINCI; 11-15-2013, 01:09 PM.
      Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!

        Comment

        • Sebastian_99
          Truly XSive
          • May 2013
          • 137
          • Florissant, COLO.
          #3
          I've been running it on high beam the entire time because I was unsure how to wire it up properly. That may have caused the 3-prong connector to melt?
          79 SF

            Comment

            • DGXSER
              Doctor of XSology(Deceased)
              • Nov 2008
              • 12001
              • Cincinnati, Ohio
              #4
              Nope, no reason you should not be able to run on high beam all the time. Something is loose or shorting somewhere to melt the connector.
              Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

              When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

              81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
              80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


              Previously owned
              93 GSX600F
              80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
              81 XS1100 Special
              81 CB750 C
              80 CB750 C
              78 XS750

                Comment

                • James England
                  XS-XJ Super Guru
                  • Oct 2010
                  • 3039
                  • North of England
                  #5
                  It's not got both high and low beam illuminated at the same time, has it?
                  XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

                    Comment

                    • Sebastian_99
                      Truly XSive
                      • May 2013
                      • 137
                      • Florissant, COLO.
                      #6
                      You know, I may have both connected and running at the same time. I'll look at that. Probably would explain why it only lasts for a few months at a time, right?
                      79 SF

                        Comment

                        • crazy steve
                          XS-XJ Guru MODERATOR
                          • Jan 2009
                          • 7932
                          • Beautiful outer Yelm, WA
                          #7
                          Originally posted by Sebastian_99
                          You know, I may have both connected and running at the same time. I'll look at that. Probably would explain why it only lasts for a few months at a time, right?
                          Yep, that will kill the lamps fairly quickly... and the extra heat will melt the socket...
                          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
                          Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
                          Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

                            Comment

                            Previous template Next
                            Working...