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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2001 2:57 pm
by ron criswell
My High Beam is out. I replaced the bulb (4730 12v 100/55w). It is still
out. Looked at the fuses and switch. Seems to be O.K.
Tom Edison, I am not.
Criswell
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2001 11:47 pm
by guymanbro@excite.com
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Ron Criswell wrote:
> My High Beam is out. I replaced the bulb (4730 12v 100/55w). It is
still out. Looked at the fuses and switch. Seems to be O.K.
> Tom Edison, I am not.
>
> Criswell
Master of the obvious am I, but double check the connection to the
headlight. Could be dirty or just not fully contacting the bulb. I
changed a bulb only to find out this was the problem on mine.
dat brooklyn bum
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2001 3:22 am
by professor.jim@worldnet.att.net
Ron,
Look closely at the connector that plugs into the back of the
headlight bulb. Sometimes 1 of the wire conectors has pulled
out a bit & is not making electrical contact. There is a
9-wire connector (RED) that is located under the instrument
cluster. Often times an electrical problem is caused by the
male/female connectors pulling apart slightly. (Keep it in
your pants, guys). Each connector pair should be pushed
together fully so that the plastic tabs are locked.
If this doesn't solve your problem, you may have a faulty
high/low switch or a broken wire in the headlight circuit.
Professor A9 Federal Way, WA. [USA]
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--- Ron Criswell wrote:
> My High Beam is out. I replaced the bulb (4730 12v 100/55w).
> It is still out. Looked at the fuses and switch. Seems to be
> O.K. Tom Edison, I am not.
>
> Criswell
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2001 9:04 am
by Anthony Verno
Before you get too carried away, and even though the fuse looks good, I
would replace it.
I've learned to always check the obvious, the easiest and the cheapest.
Just my 2 cents
Have fun & ride safe.
Anthony
D16
'83 R100RS
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2001 3:23 pm
by professor.jim@worldnet.att.net
Anthony,
Unless you have relocated the fuses, checking or replacing
the fuses on our KLRs can be a minor chore if you first have
to remove both side panels, the seat & in some cases
saddlebags. Checking the wire connector at the bulb is quick
and easy. Checking for electrical power with a lighted
continuity checker is easy to do, if you know how to use one,
many don't.
Many years ago, I spent many hours tracking down an electrical
problem because the fuse *looked* good & I didn't verify that
the fuse was good. Bottom line, the glass fuse had broken
internally where the end cap & the internal fuse wire were
joined.
I agree, check the easy & simple things first. Just don't
make improper assumptions.
Professor A9 Federal Way, WA. [USA]
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--- Anthony Verno wrote:
> Before you get too carried away, and even though the fuse
> looks good, I would replace it.
> I've learned to always check the obvious, the easiest and
> the cheapest. Just my 2 cents
>
> Have fun & ride safe.
> Anthony
> D16
> '83 R100RS
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2001 1:23 pm
by Andrus Chesley
I'm sure that you can still buy these little test lights with an ice pick
type end and a clamp on a piece of wire at the other end. These are so good
for checking electrical things. And , use your battery's own power to light
up the bulb when you have a closed circuit.
Other than that, an inexpensive volt/ohm meter can be had and really does a
fine job of trouble shooting.
(per example) Years ago on a Yamaha XV920RJ I had, I was getting a sluggish
feel from the engine at 2500 to about 3500 rpm. I had already shimed the CV
carb needles and reset the pilot screws. So, decide to quit playing and get
serous to find the problem. I found that the side stand switch was showing
ohmage with the stand up and should of been showing infinity. Starting the
engine and checking this showed a varience of ohmage as the rpms were
brought up and down. Removing this switch made the engine come alive again.
Intermittent problems like this are almost impossible to find without the
equipment. Another good reason to loose these safety devices effecting
engine electrics before yu have problems or get stranded.
Andy Chesley
Jennings, La.
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:33 pm
by radklr650
Maybe someone can save me some valuable time here. My headlights,
parking light and disply lights are all not working. Brakes lights and
signals are ok. Any suggestions? Also one of the bolts on the headlight
that attaches to the frame throught the rubber grommett is gone. It's
the one with the washer and spacer made together. Do you stock those
FRED?
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:37 pm
by blocloc
Blown fuse. Its under the seat.
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Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Lights Out
> Maybe someone can save me some valuable time here. My headlights,
> parking light and disply lights are all not working. Brakes lights and
> signals are ok. Any suggestions? Also one of the bolts on the headlight
> that attaches to the frame throught the rubber grommett is gone. It's
> the one with the washer and spacer made together. Do you stock those
> FRED?
>
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 9:37 pm
by dooden
Fuse, under seat, black rubber thingy clipped to top of battery.
I replaced a 10 with a 15 amp never popped since.
Dooden
A15 Green Ape
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "radklr650" wrote:
>
> Maybe someone can save me some valuable time here. My headlights,
> parking light and disply lights are all not working. Brakes lights and
> signals are ok. Any suggestions? Also one of the bolts on the headlight
> that attaches to the frame throught the rubber grommett is gone. It's
> the one with the washer and spacer made together. Do you stock those
> FRED?
>
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:36 pm
by radklr650
Thanks all. It was the fuse. It's amazing I can do a valve
adjustment, including changing the shims but can't manage to find a
blown fuse. I guess that's what the list is for, those brain fart
moments. Thanks again everyone.
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Dooden" wrote:
>
> Fuse, under seat, black rubber thingy clipped to top of battery.
>
> I replaced a 10 with a 15 amp never popped since.
>
> Dooden
> A15 Green Ape
>
>
>
> --- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "radklr650" wrote:
> >
> > Maybe someone can save me some valuable time here. My headlights,
> > parking light and disply lights are all not working. Brakes
lights and
> > signals are ok. Any suggestions? Also one of the bolts on the
headlight
> > that attaches to the frame throught the rubber grommett is gone.
It's
> > the one with the washer and spacer made together. Do you stock
those
> > FRED?
> >
>