Head light problem

[kicker42]

My head light just went out. I checked the fuse it is good I checked the bulb it is good. I put a test light on the switch for high and low beem it is not getting power and the head light is not getting power eather. what should I check. I pulled aprt all the conections I could get to and sprayed them wit electical contact cleaner I tried to pinch the arms that hold the fuses in and broke one off now I need a fuse panel also.

[Czekus21]

Have you checked the reserve lighting relay/switch?

[kicker42]

Were is that and how do I check it. I know I need to get a manual for this bike.

[Dragonrider]

The bike is running when you check, right?

There is a headlight relay under the tank ... a square thing...that is intended to turn on the headlight when the engine is running.

I would suspect that is the problem, if you're sure the fuses are good....

[skids]

Re: Head light problem

Your tachometer is working, right? Your engine must run to fire the headlights (unless you have a 78E model). I would suspect either the headlight relay (under the tank, near the front), or perhaps a bad ground. Check continuity between the headlight ground and the frame. The reserve lighting unit can be bipassed if it is suspect.

Originally posted by kicker42
My head light just went out. I checked the fuse it is good I checked the bulb it is good. I put a test light on the switch for high and low beem it is not getting power and the head light is not getting power eather. what should I check.

[corey]

It should be noted that the procedure for bypassing the Reserve Lighting Unit (RLU) can be found in the forum, under the Modifications section. The title says something like "How to Remove your RLU," or something to that extent.

Also, it wouldn't hurt to do a forum search for "RLU" or "RLU bypass"... Good luck!

[skids]

Or, you can see some pictures here:

http://home.earthlink.net/~sidskids/rlu/rlu.htm

Instead of cutting wires, you could probably jumper them.

Originally posted by corey


Also, it wouldn't hurt to do a forum search for "RLU" or "RLU bypass"... Good luck!

[corey]

I was going to mention skids sit, but I couldn't remember the URL off the top of my head. It helps a lot, check it out!

[planedick]

Fuse holders...

Try putting a small "O" ring around the ends of the fuse clips. Holds the fuses tight, even if one is broken off.

[kicker42]

Thanks I got it working and I picked up a for place fuse holder at Auto Zone that uses blade fuses I solderd all the conections and mounted it in the same place and it works great the bike even runs better.