High beam switch

[MattR]

My headlamps have developed a fault where they don’t switch to high beam unless I repeatedly switch it to low and back to high. Not sure if the problem is with the switch or with the shutter thing that flips over for low beam.

Anyone had this problem?


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[Fennellg]

Spay some wd40 into the switch and switch a few times. Can‘ hurt.

 

[Squibb]

I'm not sure whether you have a Gen1 or Gen2 bike, but this may help: -

......... https://thetenerist.wordpress.com/2013/10/01/tenere-headlight-issue-clarification/

Sounds like the shutter solenoid or attendant relay to me, but until you get in there with a meter it's difficult to say.

 

[Mr. BR]

My '05 FJR started getting finicky on the Hi-Low beam last year. I took apart the rocker switch and did some light cleaning and all good (actually did all switches).
The Super Ten should the very similar...
Regards,
Mr. BR

 

[lund]

My headlamps have developed a fault where they don’t switch to high beam unless I repeatedly switch it to low and back to high. Not sure if the problem is with the switch or with the shutter thing that flips over for low beam.

Anyone had this problem?


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The "shutter thing" LOL
Depending on the age and milage cleaning the switch is a good start, reassemble with dielectric grease. Next replace the high low beam relay and Bob is your uncle.

 

[Fennellg]

exactly, start with the obvious and easiest first. Being lazy and less to go wrong, stripping or loosing parts, spray something (wd40) in the switch and work it. A little dirt and grime can cause big trouble, our gear shifters comes to mind. Being lazy I put in a zert. It’s been years since I have pulled it apart for missed or not being able to shift problems. Before a trip, grease gun in the zert. Pushes out some grease and grime. Wipe with a napkin. Smooth as a baby’s butt shifts.

 

[StefanOnHisS10]

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[Drif10]

exactly, start with the obvious and easiest first. Being lazy and less to go wrong, stripping or loosing parts, spray something (wd40) in the switch and work it. A little dirt and grime can cause big trouble, our gear shifters comes to mind. Being lazy I put in a zert. It’s been years since I have pulled it apart for missed or not being able to shift problems. Before a trip, grease gun in the zert. Pushes out some grease and grime. Wipe with a napkin. Smooth as a baby’s butt shifts.

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That's fucking brilliant. Nice one.

 

[Fennellg]

The zert faces that way for a reason. Any other way and you hook your pant leg. Trail and error. I had a trip or two with missed no shift crap. Was not able to enjoy. As humans we tend to push the envelope for unpleasant time consuming messy stuff. Decided to pay upfront take the pain and time and mess part out, strangely enough one of the more satisfying things I have done to the bike. Probably less than 30 mins to do. Has saved me a ton of time and annoyance.

If my bike is not right than neither am I.