Hi-Beam headlight burnt out?
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Road Captain
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Hi-Beam headlight burnt out?
Today before work I did my pre-ride checks and my hi-beam headlight was not coming on? The blue light on dash lit up, but not at headlight. I had earlier washed bike. I gave it time to dry since I rode 30 miles to work today.
3 weeks ago I installed new handlebars, and noticed the main bulb itself was loose inside? Twisted it a bit to tighten and when all was back together it worked. I have washed bike numerous times since today when the problem started.
I was wondering if: A - The headlight needs replaced. B - Could it be a fuse. Or C - let it dry out more. It sucks that I'm at work and can't look at service manual. Anyone with same problem in past? My bike is 1 year old with 16,000 miles. I don't use hi-beam that often. Thanks.
3 weeks ago I installed new handlebars, and noticed the main bulb itself was loose inside? Twisted it a bit to tighten and when all was back together it worked. I have washed bike numerous times since today when the problem started.
I was wondering if: A - The headlight needs replaced. B - Could it be a fuse. Or C - let it dry out more. It sucks that I'm at work and can't look at service manual. Anyone with same problem in past? My bike is 1 year old with 16,000 miles. I don't use hi-beam that often. Thanks.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Houston, Texas
It's probably just burnt out. New bulbs aren't that expensive. Replace the bulb. If that's not it, worst case, you'll have a spare.
It shouldn't have anything to do with washing. The bike is designed to operate in the rain. Water from a hose will not hurt your bike.
It shouldn't have anything to do with washing. The bike is designed to operate in the rain. Water from a hose will not hurt your bike.
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Today before work I did my pre-ride checks and my hi-beam headlight was not coming on? The blue light on dash lit up, but not at headlight. I had earlier washed bike. I gave it time to dry since I rode 30 miles to work today.
3 weeks ago I installed new handlebars, and noticed the main bulb itself was loose inside? Twisted it a bit to tighten and when all was back together it worked. I have washed bike numerous times since today when the problem started.
I was wondering if: A - The headlight needs replaced. B - Could it be a fuse. Or C - let it dry out more. It sucks that I'm at work and can't look at service manual. Anyone with same problem in past? My bike is 1 year old with 16,000 miles. I don't use hi-beam that often. Thanks.
3 weeks ago I installed new handlebars, and noticed the main bulb itself was loose inside? Twisted it a bit to tighten and when all was back together it worked. I have washed bike numerous times since today when the problem started.
I was wondering if: A - The headlight needs replaced. B - Could it be a fuse. Or C - let it dry out more. It sucks that I'm at work and can't look at service manual. Anyone with same problem in past? My bike is 1 year old with 16,000 miles. I don't use hi-beam that often. Thanks.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Houston, Texas
Dealer? Get it at the autoparts store as sortasuave said. It will save you a few bucks and probably closer to the house.
Take the old one out and take it with you. They can easily match it.
Take the old one out and take it with you. They can easily match it.
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