Streetbob Headlight Trouble
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Cruiser
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From: Pearland, Texas
Streetbob Headlight Trouble
While riding today with my wife, I noticed that her headlight was off. It will not work in low or high beam. It worked just fine a week ago. The fuse is fine (I checked the one marked lighting).
First, do these just burn out completely or fail either high or low first?
Second, what replacement bulbs are you guys using? I'd like something whiter and brighter if possible.
Thanks,
First, do these just burn out completely or fail either high or low first?
Second, what replacement bulbs are you guys using? I'd like something whiter and brighter if possible.
Thanks,
Road Master
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From: Grapevine Texas
Had to stop by this thread, one of my local boys in need of assistance. Without spending a arm and leg or changing buckets, wiring, etc. The short answer is, silverstar H4ST bulb, go down to your Oreily's or Auto Zone and you will see em. They fit a lot of cars, and it's a little brighter than the stock HD bulb. I bought two, and I keep one spare in it's package on the bike, that way, one burns out on the road at night somewhere where, I can throw the other one in.
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Just saw that you also were asking a question as part of your post too, you said you checked the fuse. Probably what I'd do, is if it don't work in hi or low. Get an volt/ohm meter out, put the ohm meter on the fuse and make sure you got continuity (resistance good, no resistance or open bad), and if you do then I'd remove the headlight lense and unplug the back plug to the light, throw the meter leads on the plug, turn the ignition on, you get any voltage there? Just trying to save you some guess work as to a bulb, connector, etc.
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I don't think I have ever seen one just burn out completely. Usually high or low first. Is the bulb dark, like it burned out. Man, I had some good times in Pearland. I used to go to Lake Jackson and Brazoria all the time and visit all my relatives. Make a stop in Pearland where these two Ellis sisters lived that I used to bang, until they found out about it.
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ok, I pulled the connector off the hedlight, checked for current and it's ok. Repluged the light and ..... bam....it works. Maybe it was corroded or not quite snug. With that solved, now I noticed the left blinker ins't working. Front or rear. Neather bulb is burnt. The front has both filaments. Running lights work but no blinker. The console blinker light does not come on so I think we have power issues there. I'm going to check the service manual.
Thanks the help. This board rocks.
Cactus.....isn't there a hangout down there in Santa Fe? We rode down through Liverpool and Angleton today. Great weather.
Thanks again.
Thanks the help. This board rocks.
Cactus.....isn't there a hangout down there in Santa Fe? We rode down through Liverpool and Angleton today. Great weather.
Thanks again.
Road Warrior
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Electrical stuff can be a bitch. While back I was riding with my s/o following on her new-to-her 2000 Lowrider. Engine guards with the auxiliary lights that mount on them. Noticed they were off in my rear view. Get home and go to check and BINGO! they're on. WTF???
Turned out one of the wires had a break and if the handlebars were straight like when you ride, the connection was broken. Park the bike, turn the bars, and the connection was made.
Check all the simple, obvious stuff first then work your way up to the esoteric. Just like the headlight, I'd guess the turn sig is a bad connection somewhere.
Turned out one of the wires had a break and if the handlebars were straight like when you ride, the connection was broken. Park the bike, turn the bars, and the connection was made.
Check all the simple, obvious stuff first then work your way up to the esoteric. Just like the headlight, I'd guess the turn sig is a bad connection somewhere.
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The service manual isn't to straight forward. At least in regards to trouble shooting. It seems as though the switch is in the left handlebar controls. I'll start there.
Maybe someone has experienced this before.......
Maybe someone has experienced this before.......
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