Headlight Problem

Chamus57 · September 29th, 2009, 03:20 AM

I thought I read something similar to the problem I am having awhile back but could not find the thread.

Anyway my headlight's do not come on when the key is in the on position like they should.

They do come on when the bike is started. My guess is a blown fuse but I really don't know, so thought I would ask the experts.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

g21-30 · September 29th, 2009, 03:31 AM

That's normal.

Chamus57 · September 29th, 2009, 04:16 AM

Maybe your right. I could have sworn they came on before I started the bike but maybe I'm just getting old and senile.

g21-30 · September 29th, 2009, 06:59 AM

If you use the kill switch, the light stays on! Although the MSF teaches one to use the kill switch, I use the ignition switch for that reason, to turn off everything.

sombo · September 29th, 2009, 07:26 AM

That's 100% normal. Mine also does not come on until the bike is started. Also another poster said the same thing with his bike when he tried to restart it while in motion. (the panic stop gets panicky thread)

Also, think about it, if it were a blown fuse it would not come on at all, now would it? Nope, blown fuse would put a 100% complete open in the circuit keeping the light off in hi or low beam with engine on or off. (sorry, sarcasm and ribbing don't come across that well online)

Chamus57 · September 29th, 2009, 07:43 AM

Np Short term memory loss is a problem for me lol. It was my cruiser that the light came on with the key I think lol. Only reason I asked it was dark and I was thinking it should be on when the key is in and everything else is on. But it also could have been as stated before the cut off switch was used. I stopped using it because I was told it could wear out easily.

HKr1 · September 29th, 2009, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chamus57

maybe I'm just getting old and senile.

That and living in Alabama

ajaygraci · September 29th, 2009, 02:53 PM

they dont come on until back is started

September 29th, 2009, 03:20 AM	#1
Chamus57 ninjette.org member Name: Lee Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r se Posts: 169	Headlight Problem I thought I read something similar to the problem I am having awhile back but could not find the thread. Anyway my headlight's do not come on when the key is in the on position like they should. They do come on when the bike is started. My guess is a blown fuse but I really don't know, so thought I would ask the experts. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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September 29th, 2009, 03:31 AM	#2
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	That's normal.

September 29th, 2009, 04:16 AM	#3
Chamus57 ninjette.org member Name: Lee Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r se Posts: 169	Maybe your right. I could have sworn they came on before I started the bike but maybe I'm just getting old and senile.

September 29th, 2009, 06:59 AM	#4
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	If you use the kill switch, the light stays on! Although the MSF teaches one to use the kill switch, I use the ignition switch for that reason, to turn off everything.

September 29th, 2009, 07:26 AM	#5
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	That's 100% normal. Mine also does not come on until the bike is started. Also another poster said the same thing with his bike when he tried to restart it while in motion. (the panic stop gets panicky thread) Also, think about it, if it were a blown fuse it would not come on at all, now would it? Nope, blown fuse would put a 100% complete open in the circuit keeping the light off in hi or low beam with engine on or off. (sorry, sarcasm and ribbing don't come across that well online)

September 29th, 2009, 07:43 AM	#6
Chamus57 ninjette.org member Name: Lee Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r se Posts: 169	Np Short term memory loss is a problem for me lol. It was my cruiser that the light came on with the key I think lol. Only reason I asked it was dark and I was thinking it should be on when the key is in and everything else is on. But it also could have been as stated before the cut off switch was used. I stopped using it because I was told it could wear out easily.

September 29th, 2009, 02:53 PM	#8
ajaygraci ninjette.org member Name: Angelo Location: North New Jersey Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250r, black, carbon fiber full exhaust...2000 toyota 4runner Posts: 136	they dont come on until back is started