High Beam wont work!

StaylorT · May 20th, 2012, 12:46 PM

So, I usually ride with my high beams on all the time, im not sure if that has anything to do with this. But my highbeams suddenly turned off, and wouldnt turn back on. The low beams are still working. The highbeam indicator still comes on. The bulb looks like its still intact. The only thing I can think of is either a blown fuse? or connection problem. Anyone have any insight or words of wisdom for a new 250 rider?

alex.s · May 20th, 2012, 01:02 PM

you can reach up from under the bottom and pull it out... theres only 1 fuse for the headlights on the new ninjas so its not the fuse. it's not possible that the brights switch is to blame since you have the brights indicator on. i would think the bulb would have to be busted. maybe a wire going to the bulb.

xSean13 · May 20th, 2012, 01:06 PM

If you hadn't already checked, reach in and make sure it's plugged in. I had the same issue, but after further investigation I found that it wasn't even plugged in (could have gotten jarred loose..no idea how though)

StaylorT · May 20th, 2012, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

If you hadn't already checked, reach in and make sure it's plugged in. I had the same issue, but after further investigation I found that it wasn't even plugged in (could have gotten jarred loose..no idea how though)

I already unplugged it and plugged it back in. Is there any way to tell if the bulb is just blown... just by looking at it?

alex.s · May 20th, 2012, 01:34 PM

sometimes its hard to tell... usually, not putting any light out is the indicator that it doesn't work

try putting the low beam light in the high beam side or something

headshrink · May 20th, 2012, 02:52 PM

Yeah, I was thinking switching the bulbs too. if it still won't work, and the other does, it isn't your bulb, but if it is the bulb, that will become obvious too. You can also use a multimeter to check continuity on the bulb.

May 20th, 2012, 12:46 PM	#1
StaylorT ninjette.org newbie Name: Sheldon Location: Up North! Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Cbr 125, Ninja 250 Posts: 9	High Beam wont work! So, I usually ride with my high beams on all the time, im not sure if that has anything to do with this. But my highbeams suddenly turned off, and wouldnt turn back on. The low beams are still working. The highbeam indicator still comes on. The bulb looks like its still intact. The only thing I can think of is either a blown fuse? or connection problem. Anyone have any insight or words of wisdom for a new 250 rider?

May 20th, 2012, 01:02 PM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	you can reach up from under the bottom and pull it out... theres only 1 fuse for the headlights on the new ninjas so its not the fuse. it's not possible that the brights switch is to blame since you have the brights indicator on. i would think the bulb would have to be busted. maybe a wire going to the bulb. __________________________________________________

May 20th, 2012, 01:34 PM	#5
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	sometimes its hard to tell... usually, not putting any light out is the indicator that it doesn't work try putting the low beam light in the high beam side or something __________________________________________________

May 20th, 2012, 02:52 PM	#6
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Yeah, I was thinking switching the bulbs too. if it still won't work, and the other does, it isn't your bulb, but if it is the bulb, that will become obvious too. You can also use a multimeter to check continuity on the bulb. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

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May 20th, 2012, 01:06 PM	#3
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	If you hadn't already checked, reach in and make sure it's plugged in. I had the same issue, but after further investigation I found that it wasn't even plugged in (could have gotten jarred loose..no idea how though)