Author Topic: Dumb lights question (Read 13925 times)

c1obrien · « **on:** October 15, 2012, 09:30:29 PM »

I drive an '09 Connie to work every day and I pass by another guy on a newer Connie going in the opposite direction every day. I notice that both of his headlights are illuminated, while only my right one (as I sit on the bike) lights up. Three possibilities come to mind: 1.) Both lights light up on the newer models, but not the older ones. 2.) He's riding with his brights on (I doubt this). 3.) Something's messed up with my headlights.

Somebody tell me what's going on!

scav8tor · « **Reply #1 on:** October 15, 2012, 09:35:29 PM »

Not a dumb question. I ride an 08, should not be any different than your bike. As you can see from my avatar, both lights should be on. This is true for high or low beam. You may have a burned out low beam on one side. If it's not just the bulb you will need to check the rest of the electrical feed for that low beam. Let us know how it goes.

c1obrien · « **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2012, 09:41:42 PM »

I replaced the low beam (right side as I sit on the bike) last summer. Maybe they gave me the wrong kind of bulb. It sounds like both bulbs have high and low beams. Is that right?

usttobee50 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2012, 10:22:17 PM »

Quote from: c1obrien on October 15, 2012, 09:41:42 PM

I replaced the low beam (right side as I sit on the bike) last summer. Maybe they gave me the wrong kind of bulb. It sounds like both bulbs have high and low beams. Is that right?

Yes....That is correct c1obrien....The bulbs are H-4 three connector blades

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #4 on:** October 16, 2012, 04:32:34 AM »

Replace both bulbs this time. Headlights should always be replaced in pairs.

Conrad · « **Reply #5 on:** October 16, 2012, 04:44:08 AM »

Quote from: VirginiaJim on October 16, 2012, 04:32:34 AM

Replace both bulbs this time. Headlights should always be replaced in pairs.

+1 Then keep the old good bulb as a spare.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #6 on:** October 16, 2012, 04:47:26 AM »

I've stopped doing that. By the time I get another failure I've forgotten if it's good or I just didn't throw away the bad one... I've got CRS.

Conrad · « **Reply #7 on:** October 16, 2012, 04:49:18 AM »

Quote from: VirginiaJim on October 16, 2012, 04:47:26 AM

I've stopped doing that. By the time I get another failure I've forgotten if it's good or I just didn't throw away the bad one... I've got CRS.

Me too on the CRS but I combine that with OCD and write the bulb change down in my lil notebook that I keep on the bike.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #8 on:** October 16, 2012, 04:57:11 AM »

I'd lose the notebook..

ManWorkinghere · « **Reply #9 on:** October 16, 2012, 05:59:36 AM »

Quote from: VirginiaJim on October 16, 2012, 04:57:11 AM

I'd lose the notebook..

Just don't lose the Bike ...

B.D.F. · « **Reply #10 on:** October 16, 2012, 06:11:33 AM »

Good advice- I always replace all the lights everywhere around the house when one burns out too.

Brian

Quote from: VirginiaJim on October 16, 2012, 04:32:34 AM

Replace both bulbs this time. Headlights should always be replaced in pairs.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #11 on:** October 16, 2012, 06:25:15 AM »

Right....

c1obrien · « **Reply #12 on:** October 16, 2012, 07:00:28 AM »

Much appreciated guys. I'll replace both bulbs today.

Rhino · « **Reply #13 on:** October 16, 2012, 07:06:45 AM »

Don't forget never to touch the bulb itself. The slight amount of oil left from you finger print will cause uneven heat on the glass and to burn out much sooner.

reesedp · « **Reply #14 on:** October 16, 2012, 08:28:10 AM »

Quote from: VirginiaJim on October 16, 2012, 04:47:26 AM

I've stopped doing that. By the time I get another failure I've forgotten if it's good or I just didn't throw away the bad one... I've got CRS.

CRS= Concours Riders Syndrome?

Mojoh · « **Reply #15 on:** October 16, 2012, 03:07:55 PM »

Quote from: reesedp on October 16, 2012, 08:28:10 AM

CRS= Concours Riders Syndrome?

Can't Remember Sh*t

c1obrien · « **Reply #16 on:** October 16, 2012, 06:34:36 PM »

Just a note on the outcome:

I replaced only the left-hand, high beam bulb, and now it comes on all the time like the other. Problem solved! I decided not to replace the low beam bulb because it is less than 90 days old. Not sure I understand how only the low beam part of that bulb was burned out while the high beam part was OK. But If I knew everything, I could fathom KIPASS.

Thanks again!

maxtog · « **Reply #17 on:** October 16, 2012, 07:32:57 PM »

Quote from: c1obrien on October 16, 2012, 06:34:36 PM

Just a note on the outcome:

I replaced only the left-hand, high beam bulb, and now it comes on all the time like the other. Problem solved! I decided not to replace the low beam bulb because it is less than 90 days old.

There is no "high beam" or "low beam" bulb. Both bulbs are both.

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Not sure I understand how only the low beam part of that bulb was burned out while the high beam part was OK. But If I knew everything, I could fathom KIPASS.

Because each bulb is both. There are two filaments in each. One filament can burn out and the other still work fine.

Conrad · « **Reply #18 on:** October 17, 2012, 04:30:56 AM »

Quote from: maxtog on October 16, 2012, 07:32:57 PM

There is no "high beam" or "low beam" bulb. Both bulbs are both.

Because each bulb is both. There are two filaments in each. One filament can burn out and the other still work fine.

What Max said, two dual filament bulbs are used.

c1obrien · « **Reply #19 on:** October 17, 2012, 03:27:46 PM »

So what makes them "high" and "low" beams is just a matter of position?

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