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Post by dirthawker on Feb 13, 2014 18:33:17 GMT -5
Ok, I was out riding when my headlight went out. I figured it had just burned out but then my back lights on the speedometer and fuel gauge got really bright, then went out couple minute later, and I just replaced those at the end of summer. All the other lights work, just not these. So, how can I tell if this is some sort of electrical issue besides burnt out bulbs?
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Post by dakotafig on Feb 14, 2014 0:02:24 GMT -5
Have you checked the function of your stator and rectifier? That is where I would start.
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Post by mark2275 on Feb 14, 2014 0:04:09 GMT -5
It is probably a loose pin in a connection block close to your headlight. And your instrument cluster is getting its power from there. If it was a short it would blow your fuse in your battery box. Then no lights
would work and your electric start wouldn't function or your horn.
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Post by wilds on Feb 14, 2014 0:19:38 GMT -5
Have you checked the function of your stator and rectifier? That is where I would start. I second that, especially the rectifier! |
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Post by ramblinman on Feb 14, 2014 1:58:03 GMT -5
Have you checked the function of your stator and rectifier? That is where I would start. I second that, especially the rectifier! what they said... lights getting brighter just before burning out sounds like the rectifier. |
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Post by earlylight160 on Feb 14, 2014 8:52:27 GMT -5
My guess is the regulator portion of the R/R (rectifier/regulator) is bad and the voltage increased burning out the bulbs.
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