Not the brightest (headlight and me).

HmnRcn · 11-11-2007

Ok, so I finally changed my headlight bulb (vn800b) and now it doesn't work. I turn the key and the running lights are on, but no headlight. I put the stock bulb back in and still no light. I figure its one of the fuses, but how the heck do I get to the fuse box? I removed the seat and can see the fuse box, but how do I get to it to check the fuses? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Crystalship1 · 11-11-2007

You know the headlight doesn't come on until you either start the bike or at least "bump" the starter... right???

MrWick · 11-11-2007

Bike needs to be running for the headlight,switch just needs to be on for the running lights

fireplug · 11-11-2007

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Originally Posted by Crystalship1

You know the headlight doesn't come on until you either start the bike or at least "bump" the starter... right???

Sounds like common sense...but I have done that a time or two

03 Meanie Man · 11-11-2007

Oh please don't let it be that. He wouldn't be able to live it down.

jimboy61 · 11-11-2007

LOL, i love that crap, my girlfriend called me once, hysterical that the car had died, i said whats wrong? She says, well the car wont start, and i cant get the key out of the ignition. I said is it in park? There was silince, then i heard the shifter move into park, then it started, lol, i got ALOT of mileage out of that one, until the blank "ok thats enough " stare.

03 Meanie Man · 11-11-2007

Wonder why he hasn't posted back...

Averitteg · 11-11-2007

LOL...that's really all I can do right now...if that's what the problem was...HOWEVER...I have been known to kick it into first without putting up my kickstand a few times...so I can't say too much.

ROMAD · 11-12-2007

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Originally Posted by Averitteg

LOL...that's really all I can do right now...if that's what the problem was...HOWEVER...I have been known to kick it into first without putting up my kickstand a few times...so I can't say too much.

I thought we were SUPPOSED to do that every fifth time!!!
(keeps us humble, and with some of us, there's no other way!)

MrWick · 11-12-2007

I believe you can put it into first gear with the kickstand down you just can't let out the clutch.I tried my 500 yesterday and it goes into gear fine but when you let out the clutch it dies.

Averitteg · 11-12-2007

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Originally Posted by MrWick

I believe you can put it into first gear with the kickstand down you just can't let out the clutch.I tried my 500 yesterday and it goes into gear fine but when you let out the clutch it dies.

No, with my 636, the moment you put it into gear with the stand down, it dies. I usually do it when I'm with a group of people and they're already starting to pull off. So I'm rushing...then kick myself when it dies.

HmnRcn · 11-13-2007

I actually did bump the starter but didn't actually start the bike since I had the carb off at the time. I really don't want to have to retrace the wiring so if anyone has any suggestions...

Averitteg · 11-13-2007

wire tracing blows hardcore!!!

ROMAD · 11-13-2007

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Originally Posted by MrWick

I believe you can put it into first gear with the kickstand down you just can't let out the clutch.I tried my 500 yesterday and it goes into gear fine but when you let out the clutch it dies.

It does let you start, but sometimes you don't have to shift, just have the stand down!! Sometimes I will pull in somewhere and throw down the lkickstand and it will kill the engine even before I can get to the kill switch! And sometimes not! It has even done it after shifting into neutral (which I almost never do) Hasn't been a problem enough to troubleshoot yet! Probably will with my luck!

03 Meanie Man · 11-13-2007

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Originally Posted by HmnRcn

I actually did bump the starter but didn't actually start the bike since I had the carb off at the time. I really don't want to have to retrace the wiring so if anyone has any suggestions...

I find it hard to believe that it is a wire problem if all you did was pull one bulb and put another one in. I would wait until said carb was put back together, and then try messing with the light. My .02. Good luck with it.

Vulcan125 · 11-13-2007

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Crystalship1 · 11-13-2007

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Originally Posted by 03 Meanie Man

I find it hard to believe that it is a wire problem if all you did was pull one bulb and put another one in. I would wait until said carb was put back together, and then try messing with the light. My .02. Good luck with it.

JimmyD · 11-13-2007

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I actually did bump the starter but didn't actually start the bike since I had the carb off at the time. I really don't want to have to retrace the wiring so if anyone has any suggestions...

You didn't hold the starter long enough then.

11-11-2007	#1 (permalink)
HmnRcn Life is just a Tire Swing BTK Beginner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salida, CA Posts: 88	Not the brightest (headlight and me). Ok, so I finally changed my headlight bulb (vn800b) and now it doesn't work. I turn the key and the running lights are on, but no headlight. I put the stock bulb back in and still no light. I figure its one of the fuses, but how the heck do I get to the fuse box? I removed the seat and can see the fuse box, but how do I get to it to check the fuses? Any help is greatly appreciated. __________________ "We are the people our parents warned us about..." - JB 1997 vn800b Salida, CA

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Crystalship1 Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 557	You know the headlight doesn't come on until you either start the bike or at least "bump" the starter... right??? __________________ *"You need a license to fish, a permit for a gun, but ANYONE* can be a parent"!!!**

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03 Meanie Man I'll be back on...soon. BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville), Alabama Posts: 681	Oh please don't let it be that. He wouldn't be able to live it down. __________________ Poser Proud® 2003 Mean Streak 1500 http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/MeanStreakn

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03 Meanie Man I'll be back on...soon. BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville), Alabama Posts: 681	Wonder why he hasn't posted back... __________________ Poser Proud® 2003 Mean Streak 1500 http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/MeanStreakn

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Averitteg ATGATT Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,550	LOL...that's really all I can do right now...if that's what the problem was...HOWEVER...I have been known to kick it into first without putting up my kickstand a few times...so I can't say too much. __________________ "I never said it was your fault, I said I was going to blame you!!!" 2008 Ninja 250R - Sold - Missin' it.

11-11-2007	#3 (permalink)
MrWick Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando Fl Posts: 58	Bike needs to be running for the headlight,switch just needs to be on for the running lights

11-11-2007	#6 (permalink)
jimboy61 Ride it like you stole it BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern Va. Posts: 448	LOL, i love that crap, my girlfriend called me once, hysterical that the car had died, i said whats wrong? She says, well the car wont start, and i cant get the key out of the ignition. I said is it in park? There was silince, then i heard the shifter move into park, then it started, lol, i got ALOT of mileage out of that one, until the blank "ok thats enough " stare.

11-12-2007	#10 (permalink)
MrWick Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando Fl Posts: 58	I believe you can put it into first gear with the kickstand down you just can't let out the clutch.I tried my 500 yesterday and it goes into gear fine but when you let out the clutch it dies.

11-13-2007	#12 (permalink)
HmnRcn Life is just a Tire Swing BTK Beginner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salida, CA Posts: 88	I actually did bump the starter but didn't actually start the bike since I had the carb off at the time. I really don't want to have to retrace the wiring so if anyone has any suggestions... __________________ "We are the people our parents warned us about..." - JB 1997 vn800b Salida, CA

11-13-2007	#13 (permalink)
Averitteg ATGATT Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,550	wire tracing blows hardcore!!! __________________ "I never said it was your fault, I said I was going to blame you!!!" 2008 Ninja 250R - Sold - Missin' it.

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Vulcan125 Can You See Me Now? BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hazelton Id Posts: 323	/\/\+1

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