Headlight

[bardicastle]

Does anyone know how to turn off the headlight on a 2010 GSA?

I'm doing my first track day in France in a couple of weeks time and one of the rules is no headlight, I'm not sure why maybe it makes the bike faster

 

[Deleted account 181015003]

copy and pasted

At any time that the ignition is on (yes even while driving) hold down the indicator cancel button for five seconds and then the right indicator button for five seconds.

Voila your light is extinguished and a 'bulb failure' message appears on the display. All will return to normal if you operate the 'high beam' button. Of course, turning off the ignition will reset the system too.

 

[mikeyboy]

didnt know that
maybe i should practice what i preach,RFM

 

[Beemerman59]

Yes, but doesn't the light automatically come back on as soon as the wheel moves? It does on my '08. I think the best way is to disconnect the bulb connector.

 

[Pukmeister]

Careful you don't damage the lamp retaining clip when removing, do it gently.

 

[Wapping]

Does anyone know how to turn off the headlight off...I'm doing my first track day.....one of the rules is no headlight

Put tape over it.

 

[mikeyboy]

Yes, but doesn't the light automatically come back on as soon as the wheel moves? It does on my '08. I think the best way is to disconnect the bulb connector.

if that is the case it would be better to disconnect the multiplug on the rear of the lamp unit.

 

[mikeyboy]

Put tape over it.

the simple solutions are always the best
however in this case i would advise against doing this as there is a very good chance that the glass will crack due to the heat build up

 

[(RIP) Miff]

All bikes made after 2003 have the headlights hardwired ON (bloody interfering EU do-gooders). So I would imagine most bikes will have the same problem as yourself.

 

[ianran]

didnt know that
maybe i should practice what i preach,RFM

There's a manual??

 

[bardicastle]

Cheers guys

I'll try the 5 sec switch thing first and then multi plug removal if that doesn't work. I'll give the tape a miss just in case, I could use a cut out bit of card I suppose.

 

[seahorse]

I don't think on later bikes like yours it can be done. I have tried the indicator button trick on my 08 and it doesn't work.

 

[Time Traveller]

I don't think on later bikes like yours it can be done. I have tried the indicator button trick on my 08 and it doesn't work.

Works on my 09

 

[seahorse]

I stand corrected, maybe I need to try again!

 

[Wapping]

the simple.....would advise against doing this as there is a very good chance that the glass will crack.....

As I said, put some tape over it.

Failing that, disconnect the bulb / take it out. How difficult can it really be? They are French, they manage. You are a proud English person (snivelling trough wiper, you) just get on and doooooooo it.

 

[mikeB]

Does anyone know how to turn off the headlight on a 2010 GSA?

I'm doing my first track day in France in a couple of weeks time and one of the rules is no headlight, I'm not sure why maybe it makes the bike faster

Do as steve K suggests. It works on my 2010 GS but as stated if you stop the engine it resets itself to normal operation.
MikeB

 

[Nick V]

I'm doing my first track day in France in a couple of weeks time and one of the rules is no headlight, I'm not sure why maybe it makes the bike faster

Too many track-day organizers don't have a glimmering of an idea what they're legislating about.

The thrust of the 'No headlight' rule is usually that the glass should be covered - with a fairly strong self-adhesive vinyl or similar. The point being that if you crash the bike, you won't strew shards of glass all over the track (and thereby cause lengthy delays while track marshals clean up the debris).

Any bike with polycarbonate headlight 'glass' should be exempt from this rule - but they usually aren't, because legislators like to maintain the illusion of competence...

If you're really worried, disconnect the three-pin connector at the back of the headlight, then tape the headlight glass thoroughly with high-quality duct tape or Gaffa tape.
Sorted.

 

[bardicastle]

Tried the 5 sec thing and lights turned off unfortunately as soon as I pulled off they came back on, plan B disconnect light. Still not sure about taping over light yet that could work out expensive if it does crack plus being in a different country could be problematic.

 

[Time Traveller]

Tried the 5 sec thing and lights turned off unfortunately as soon as I pulled off they came back on, plan B disconnect light. Still not sure about taping over light yet that could work out expensive if it does crack plus being in a different country could be problematic.

Interesting. I wonder if its because mine is non-ABS?

 

[Nick V]

Tried the 5 sec thing and lights turned off unfortunately as soon as I pulled off they came back on, plan B disconnect light. Still not sure about taping over light yet that could work out expensive if it does crack plus being in a different country could be problematic.

The glass almost certainly wouldn't crack from a buildup of heat. You're not attacking it with a blowtorch.
I've come across GSs where dumb@$$ owners had slotted in 100W bulbs. The silvered reflector would be partially melted or burned, but the glass would stay unmarked.

Let's put it this way: in any situation where there is a genuine possibility of glass breakage, it will almost certainly be because you've just cartwheeled across a gravel trap.
In that case, cracked headlight glass will be the least of your worries...

Remove the connector to temporarily disable the lights. It's the easiest thing in the world. Tape the glass, and enjoy yourself.