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8B-4

Chapter 8 Part B Electrical system (XV700-1100 models)

7.1a Remove the headlight cover screws .

carefully for evidence of a short circuit. Look for bare wires and

chafed, melted or burned insulation. If a fuse is replaced before the

cause is located, the new fuse will blow immediately.

9 Never, under any circumstances, use a higher rated fuse or bridge

the fuse block terminals, as damage to the electrical system could result.

10 Occasionally a fuse will blow or cause an open circuit for no

obvious reason. Corrosion of the fuse ends and fuse block terminals

may occur and cause poor fuse contact. If this happens, remove the

corrosion with a wire brush or emery paper, then spray the fuse end

and terminals with electrical contact cleaner.

6 Lighting system - check

1 The battery provides power for operation of the headlight,

taillight, brake light, license plate light, instrument and warning lights. If

none of the lights operate, always check battery voltage before

proceeding. Low battery voltage indicates either a faulty battery, low

battery electrolyte level or a defective charging system. Refer to

Chapter 1 for battery checks and Sections 26 and 27 for charging

system tests. Also, check the condition of the fuses and replace any

blown fuses with new ones.

Headlight

2 If the headlight is out when the engine is running (US models) or it

won't switch on (UK models), check the fuse first with the key or switch

On (see Section 5), then unplug the electrical connector for the

headlight and use jumper wires to connect the bulb directly to the

battery terminals (see Section 7). If the light comes on, the problem lies

in the wiring or one of the switches in the circuit. Refer to Section 17

for the switch testing procedures, and also the wiring diagrams at the

end of this Chapter.

Taillight/license plate light

3 If the taillight fails to work, check the bulbs and the bulb terminals

first, then check for battery voltage at the taillight electrical connector.

If voltage is present, check the ground/earth circuit for an open or poor

connection.

4 If no voltage is indicated, check the wiring between the taillight

and the ignition switch, then check the switch. On UK models, check

the lighting switch as well.

Brake light

5 See Section 12 for the brake light switch checking procedure.

Neutral indicator light

6 If the neutral light fails to operate when the transmission is in

Neutral and the key switch is On, check the fuses and the bulb (see

7.1b ... on XV920J models, don't confuse them with the

adjuster screws

1 Headlamp assembly 6 Spring clip

2 Rim 7 Adjusting screw

3 Reflector 8 Spring

4 Bulb retaining ring 9 Nut

5 Cover 10 Headlamp bulb

Section 14 for bulb removal procedures). If the bulb and fuses are in

good condition, check for battery voltage at the connector attached to

the neutral switch on the left side of the engine. If battery voltage is

present, refer to Section 18 for the neutral switch check and

replacement procedures.

7 If no voltage is indicated, check the wiring between the switch

and the bulb for open circuits and poor connections.

7 Headlight bulb - replacement

Refer to illustrations 7.1a, 7.1b, 7.1c, 7.2a, 7.2b and 7.5

Warning: If the bulb has just burned out, allow it to cool. It will be hot

enough to burn your fingers.

1 Remove the headlight cover screws (see illustrations). Tilt the

cover forward out of the headlight assembly and disconnect the

electrical connector (see illustration).

2 On models so equipped, turn the bulb retainer counterclockwise

(anti-clockwise) (see illustration). Remove the bulb (see illustration).

3 On models with a wire bulb retainer, unclip the retainer and

remove the bulb.

4 When installing the new bulb, reverse the removal procedure. Be

sure not to touch the bulb glass with your fingers - oil from your skin

will cause the bulb to overheat and fail prematurely. If you do touch the

bulb, wipe it off with a clean rag dampened with rubbing alcohol.

5 The parking light bulb holder (auxiliary light) on UK models is

either a push fit in the grommet set in the rear of the reflector or has a

bayonet-type socket (see illustration). Access may be possible via

the cutout in the headlight housing, but if not remove the headlight as

described in Step 1. Twist the bulb counterclockwise (anti-clockwise)

to release it from its bulb holder.

8 Headlight aim - check and adjustment

1 An improperly adjusted headlight may cause problems for

oncoming traffic or provide poor, unsafe illumination of the road ahead.

Before adjusting the headlight, be sure to consult with local traffic laws

and regulations.

2 The headlight beam can be adjusted both vertically and

horizontally. Before performing the adjustment, make sure the fuel tank

is at least half full and have an assistant sit on the seat.

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