Direct lighting headlamp not working

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Direct lighting headlamp not working#169

By Mark2 - Sat Mar 17, 2012 4:07 pm

- Sat Mar 17, 2012 4:07 pm #169

Hi, I have a 500 es bullet with direct lighting and the headlamp has stopped working. Bulb ok connectors ok. Where do I go from here and yes i have tried it with the engine running.

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By Gwilly - Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:12 pm

- Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:12 pm #10552

Look under the seat at the part marked AC REGULATOR with the engine running check the ac input from the alternator and then feed out from the reg to switch gear. probably be the handlebar switch as these are exposed. unplug from behind headlamp,(turn handlebars to the left and look behind nacelle) Use avo or multi tester to check continuity through switch gear. 

 

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By Mark2 - Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:29 pm

- Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:29 pm #10553

Forgot to mention. Headlamp flasher does not work either.

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By apparently lucky eddie - Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:36 pm

- Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:36 pm #10554

It will probably be the regulator / relay gadget under the seat. I 've taken to keeping a spare one in the tool roll  now cos I seem to change it so often. Costs about a fiver from our hosts.

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By Midge - Sat Mar 17, 2012 6:37 pm

- Sat Mar 17, 2012 6:37 pm #10560

I've had the switch mechanism fall apart internally giving a similar problem.

Behind the headlight you can access the multi connector for the switch. Its a good place to check the switch operation, if you have a multimeter.