[slvrld2]

Has anybody had a headlight go out and both the higha nd low beam not work? I thought the high would work if the low went out. Signals, dash, taillights, and running lights all work.

 

[Mortikus]

Fuses, bulb... it 'can' go out both. Depends on the bulb, and what caused it to go out.

Mort

 

[MrBill]

I posted this question on Google, but did not find a response.

If high or low beam filiment burns out on a H4 head light bulb do you have to replace the bulb.

 

[Fuman]

This is common. You need to take the starter switch apart and clean the contacts. Be sure to grease the contacts also. Strectch the spring. Don't loose the BB.

 

[Good Old Rebel]

This is common. You need to take the starter switch apart and clean the contacts. Be sure to grease the contacts also. Strectch the spring. Don't loose the BB.

+1 on that. Samething happend to me. Heres a link on how to fix it.
http://www.rattlebars.com/mtz/starter.html

 

[epiphysis]

I would get a new bulb first...you're gonna need one eventually!!

 

[Good Old Rebel]

I would get a new bulb first...you're gonna need one eventually!!

Might think about a H.I.D. kit. Bulb last way longer, see farther with less wattage.

 

[Donut]

Starter Switch needs cleaning.

 

[Tunders1]

I carry have a spare bulb in my kit on the bike.

 

[MrBill]

I carry have a spare bulb in my kit on the bike.

That's a very good idea.

With the extra space inside the headlight bucket I could wrap one in bubble wrap and tape it in there.

 

[Donut]

I carry my spar bulb actually in my headlight housing.

 

[Tunders1]

That's a very good idea.

With the extra space inside the headlight bucket I could wrap one in bubble wrap and tape it in there.

Over the time I have adapted what I carry on the bike. I got rid of some bulky stuff I never used, but I've found myself adding some "VTX specific" items.

I now carry a small piece of plastic hose for opening the vacuum on the petcock, some rubber handled pliers to jump the solenoid, and a bit of fine sandpaper for cleaning up starter switches, battery contacts, or spark plugs ... all thanks to lessons learned from Charlie, Donut and boys on here :choppersm

 

[Donut]

Over the time I have adapted what I carry on the bike. I got rid of some bulky stuff I never used, but I've found myself adding some "VTX specific" items.

I now carry a small piece of plastic hose for opening the vacuum on the petcock, some rubber handled pliers to jump the solenoid, and a bit of fine sandpaper for cleaning up starter switches, battery contacts, or spark plugs ... all thanks to lessons learned from Charlie, Donut and boys on here :choppersm

Add to your kit - two safety pins and a packet of test wires with alligator clips on each end from Radio Shack. (for ECM and starter switch for a temporary repair) in a small zip-lock bag. To get you home. And one of those 12v teat probes sold at ACE $3.00? ( looks like a small screw driver with a wire coming out of the head).

 

[Mortikus]

Add to your kit - two safety pins and a packet of test wires with alligator clips on each end from Radio Shack. (for ECM and starter switch for a temporary repair) in a small zip-lock bag. To get you home. And one of those 12v teat probes sold at ACE $3.00? ( looks like a small screw driver with a wire coming out of the head).

Let's not forget a stick of gum, a bobby pin, and three matches broken down to 1/4 length...

Kidding, great advice guys, I'm going to have to set up a travel set like this now.

Mort:cheers:

 

[Tunders1]

Add to your kit - two safety pins and a packet of test wires with alligator clips on each end from Radio Shack. (for ECM and starter switch for a temporary repair) in a small zip-lock bag. To get you home. And one of those 12v teat probes sold at ACE $3.00? ( looks like a small screw driver with a wire coming out of the head).

Yes Boss! atriot:
Actually I would like to see a "how to" on that ECM fix ... and I'll bet I'm not alone.

 

[Donut]

If the ECM wire is broke you slide the safety pin into each half of the broken wire and jump it with the alligator jumper wire. It's a temporary fix to get you going until can fix it.

 

[Cevulirn]

If the ECM wire is broke you slide the safety pin into each half of the broken wire and jump it with the alligator jumper wire. It's a temporary fix to get you going until can fix it.

Could one not just jam the safety pin through the broken wire and straight into the ECM?

 

[Donut]

Could one not just jam the safety pin through the broken wire and straight into the ECM?

Yep! that will work too. Up it or threw it -your choice lol