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Light Issues
Hi Everyone,
First of all, I appreciate all of you and this forum so much, I've only had my bike a month and it has been amazing.
1982 XJ1100
BIKE/MY BACKGROUND:
As it is my first post, here's the quick and dirty. This is my first motorcycle, have always wanted one, but it was always a luxury. Unfortunately, we lost our business during covid and our car just died, so this bike is our only transpo. Luckily the man who had it took pretty good care of it and was very informed on what work he'd done, and what it needed. It ran great when I bought it, besides the normal 1st/2nd Gear issue, which I will be doing once I can afford a Dremel. Due to economic issues i've always had to troubleshoot my own vehicles, so I understand cars pretty well which has helped some with the motorcycle, but as you all know there are plenty of differences.
THE ISSUE:
The "BATT" is constantly on when the bike runs, The RPM Gauge was acting up a few days ago, but is now back to normal, and the Headlight/Taillight aren't working, including High/Low Beams.
TESTS/FINDINGS:
Battery Voltages: OFF 13.5, Key On 12.6, Running 14.5, 4500rpm's 14.5
REPAIR IDEAS:
Test the correct wires(I have the manual that you guys generously gave) from the light reserve all the way up to the headlight for voltages as it says in the manual. Check the Light Relay. Check the Fuses.
THE DETAILS:
I noticed the other night, after spending an hour or so in the store, the headlight wouldn't come on, as well as the RPM gauge was really acting up. As it is my first bike, and I didn't know much, I lifted the seat and checked the wires, moved them about. Nothing. Had to get home, so i rode with my flashers on, but halfway through the drive the light came on and the rpm gauge went back to normal. I thought it was just a loose wire, so I went to work the next day, RPM gauge was fine, and I didn't check the headlight until I was home as it was day(it was off).
Fast forward to today 4/14, I started reading into everything I could on these forums, understanding that this sounds like it might be a charging system issue as both light relay/RPM Gauge read off the charging system. As you see above, the voltages seem really great, so I'm not sure. As stated I will test the wires tomorrow to see where a short might be and check the relay to see if it's working correctly, if not, I know I can bypass it from the forums as well.
I will post pictures of things and what I think they are, if you guys can point me in the right direction. I think I've found the fuses, the wires, and such, but just want to be sure I'm testing the right things. I know it's not ideal, but I have to get my partner to work tomorrow to pay rent, so I'll be testing out in a parking lot. I will give as much information as you guys need.
Again thank you all so much for being here!
Jordan
First of all, I appreciate all of you and this forum so much, I've only had my bike a month and it has been amazing.
1982 XJ1100
BIKE/MY BACKGROUND:
As it is my first post, here's the quick and dirty. This is my first motorcycle, have always wanted one, but it was always a luxury. Unfortunately, we lost our business during covid and our car just died, so this bike is our only transpo. Luckily the man who had it took pretty good care of it and was very informed on what work he'd done, and what it needed. It ran great when I bought it, besides the normal 1st/2nd Gear issue, which I will be doing once I can afford a Dremel. Due to economic issues i've always had to troubleshoot my own vehicles, so I understand cars pretty well which has helped some with the motorcycle, but as you all know there are plenty of differences.
THE ISSUE:
The "BATT" is constantly on when the bike runs, The RPM Gauge was acting up a few days ago, but is now back to normal, and the Headlight/Taillight aren't working, including High/Low Beams.
TESTS/FINDINGS:
Battery Voltages: OFF 13.5, Key On 12.6, Running 14.5, 4500rpm's 14.5
REPAIR IDEAS:
Test the correct wires(I have the manual that you guys generously gave) from the light reserve all the way up to the headlight for voltages as it says in the manual. Check the Light Relay. Check the Fuses.
THE DETAILS:
I noticed the other night, after spending an hour or so in the store, the headlight wouldn't come on, as well as the RPM gauge was really acting up. As it is my first bike, and I didn't know much, I lifted the seat and checked the wires, moved them about. Nothing. Had to get home, so i rode with my flashers on, but halfway through the drive the light came on and the rpm gauge went back to normal. I thought it was just a loose wire, so I went to work the next day, RPM gauge was fine, and I didn't check the headlight until I was home as it was day(it was off).
Fast forward to today 4/14, I started reading into everything I could on these forums, understanding that this sounds like it might be a charging system issue as both light relay/RPM Gauge read off the charging system. As you see above, the voltages seem really great, so I'm not sure. As stated I will test the wires tomorrow to see where a short might be and check the relay to see if it's working correctly, if not, I know I can bypass it from the forums as well.
I will post pictures of things and what I think they are, if you guys can point me in the right direction. I think I've found the fuses, the wires, and such, but just want to be sure I'm testing the right things. I know it's not ideal, but I have to get my partner to work tomorrow to pay rent, so I'll be testing out in a parking lot. I will give as much information as you guys need.
Again thank you all so much for being here!
Jordan
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