Main headlight not working

[colesyboy]

Have changed bulb from other bike and still doesnt work - is there a fuse just for this or could it be something else.

All other lights / electrical bits seem to work fine.

Cheers,

Brian

 

[Paul S]

Had the same problem on my 1150GSA. Some one in the factory had routed the wiring from the switchgear under the clamp for the hand guards. Over time it wore through and caused the wiring to short out.

Fuse box under the seat on the 1150's.

 

[delpel]

Have changed bulb from other bike and still doesnt work - is there a fuse just for this or could it be something else.

All other lights / electrical bits seem to work fine.

Cheers,

Brian

Dude,

There is a fuse for the headlights and it's not labeled on the fuse cover.
Check the last 3 which are suposed to be spares. Pull them out and if there are electrical connectors in there then check that fuse. I think it is number 8 or 9 I can't remember.

Regards

 

[Sergeant Pluck]

My parking light isn't working either - I did the same as you: bought a new bulb this morning only to find it wasn't the bulb, d'oh!! I've just traced the wire back and found the same as Paul S - ie. the wire is tied a little too enthusiastically under the headstock and has worn through.

Pluck