Mmartin4509 Posted June 27, 2012 Share #1 Posted June 27, 2012 Hello everyone, I hope someone can help me with this problem. I have a 86 VR that I just got a couple of days ago, this is my first big street bike, anyhow, when I picked the bike up everything worked fine, I could tell right away carbs need cleaned and battery is draining fast. I got the bike home and went to start it for a friend, I noticed the dash lights were not working, I'm referring to the lights that light up the speedo and tach, the lights above for blinkers and such worked fine, so I walked to the front of the bike to find that the headlight was not working. I checked the fuse and bulb, both looked fine to me.I went out the next day after work and the lights worked, now tonight they stopped working again. Electrical is not my thing, I tried looking at the wiring diagram on this site, might as well been written in japanese.Is this happening because the battery is junk? Is there a relay that deals with the headlight? Any help would be awesome,thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calgaryrider Posted June 27, 2012 Share #2 Posted June 27, 2012 Try jiggling or make sure your start switch/button is all the way out after starting the bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkuhr Posted June 27, 2012 Share #3 Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) The starter bush button on the right grip has 2 sets of contacts. 1 set N.O. and closes when pushed to apply ground to the start relay to start engine 2 set N.C. and opens when pushed to remove power from headlight RLU (reserve lighting unit, powering the headlight) and dash lights 99.9% sure your problem is the second set of contacts are dirty and not closing when starter button is released. The grip can be opened and contacts cleaned. Thread about cleaning here somewhere. Found the cleaning thread http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=42433 Edited June 27, 2012 by bkuhr add thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted June 27, 2012 Share #4 Posted June 27, 2012 The above, as well as possibily corrosion on the fuse contacts. I would go with the start switch first though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted June 27, 2012 Share #5 Posted June 27, 2012 All The Above!!! After you start it pull out on the starter button. If headlight comes on switches need cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmartin4509 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted June 27, 2012 HOLY FREAKING CRAP!!! thank you guys so much, I only wish I would of asked a couple days ago as I now have the whole front of the bike turn apart lol! O well it needs a good cleaning, thanks again, it is the start button and I will be cleaning that ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmartin4509 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted June 27, 2012 Headlight works, now my blinkers don't?any ideas? Fuse is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted June 27, 2012 Share #8 Posted June 27, 2012 Headlight works, now my blinkers don't?any ideas? Fuse is good Just in case you have front end off, the turn signals will not work with the hazard switch unplugged. (right side under handle bar, in plastic cover) Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmartin4509 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted June 27, 2012 Your the man Gary! Thanks. I guess I can tear into carbs now, this will be my first 4 cylinder carb job... Wish me luck, thanks again. -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted June 27, 2012 Share #10 Posted June 27, 2012 We don't know why you are still a trial member. There is always someone with an answer to anything, even if it is just a smarta$$ one... But since you have only been here 1 day we can cut you some slack.........lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted June 27, 2012 Share #11 Posted June 27, 2012 But on the 2nd day... your fair game.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted June 27, 2012 Share #12 Posted June 27, 2012 Not all my answers are Smart-ass. I gave a good one once!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted June 27, 2012 Share #13 Posted June 27, 2012 Not all my answers are Smart-ass. I gave a good one once!! I agree ...that's the one where you said I was a nice guy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmartin4509 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share #14 Posted June 27, 2012 Best $12 I ever spent!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted June 27, 2012 Share #15 Posted June 27, 2012 We don't know why you are still a trial member. Well, he must have joined. Welcome aboard. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted June 27, 2012 Share #16 Posted June 27, 2012 Don't worry about that "clanging" sound your computer made when you paid your dues, it's just the watchman making sure you are all tucked in here at the asylum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted June 27, 2012 Share #17 Posted June 27, 2012 Welcome to the funny farm. Now that we got ya hooked........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted June 27, 2012 Share #18 Posted June 27, 2012 You can check out, but you can never leave......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgn Posted June 27, 2012 Share #19 Posted June 27, 2012 You can check out, but you can never leave......... Take off your helmets - VR.org national antheme is playing ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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