- Joined
- Jun 9, 2012
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- Location
- Centralia Illinois
- My Bike Models
- 1984 GL1200I
1988 GL1500
The headlight works sometimes and other times refuses to come on. All other lights are working normal. Ride it a little and the headlight may come on. When the headlight isn't working, the high beam indicator light won't come on, so I may be looking for a loose connection.
I didn't see a headlight relay in the schematics and the parts fiche doesn't list a headlight relay. I understand the starter button disconnects the headlight to provide more starting power. Maybe I just need to clean the starter button?
Both voltmeters (digital & analog) say the system is charging up to 15 volts, depending upon how long the engine has been running. Battery is good (less than 3 months old).
This is why I have multiple bikes. One to ride, one to work on, and a spare that probably has a dead battery due to lack of use.
Tom
I didn't see a headlight relay in the schematics and the parts fiche doesn't list a headlight relay. I understand the starter button disconnects the headlight to provide more starting power. Maybe I just need to clean the starter button?
Both voltmeters (digital & analog) say the system is charging up to 15 volts, depending upon how long the engine has been running. Battery is good (less than 3 months old).
This is why I have multiple bikes. One to ride, one to work on, and a spare that probably has a dead battery due to lack of use.
Tom