After switching out battery this year the two "parking lights" located next to the low beam stay on. At first I was popping headlights low really fast the the high would take a bit on the first ride to blow. I had baught the voltage regulator that the daler said would fix the issue but surprise surprise it DID NOT ! When I parked it in the fall everytrhing was hunkey dorie and then when i replaced the battery all hell started. Any suggestions ????
Lights fail from a fluctuation power supply
when a ground wire is loose or the bulbs are loose in the holders
the resultant problem is arcing which burns out bulbs as the current increases as the resistance drops the voltage
SOURCE: HEAD LIGHTS KEEP BLOWING
If it isn't a vibration problem (which light bulb filaments don't like) it may also be because they are on all the lime and have limited life. That's what my wife had going on in her SAAB.
The solution is to solder a diode in series with the ground wire from the lamp with the cathode end of the diode (striped end) away from the lamp. Use radio shack 276-1661 or equivalent 6 amps or more diode. Have this done by a good soldering nerd like me and have them use heat shrink to seal the connections. (Don't use a flame near the battery to shrink the tubing).
The diode reduces the voltage to the bulb, increasing life. Bulb may be a bit dimmer but not noticeable. Note: Solution may mess up bulb indication on fancy cars that may use some bad bulb detection signal on the wire; most dealers wouldn't know unless they are really up to snuff.
SOURCE: suzuki TC 100 won't start but park for 10 years bought new spark
Go to the dealer and ask for the stock plugs for your bike. Check for spark on each of the new plugs then install the plugs.
Remove the carbs , dissemble it and clean the varnish out. Remove the petcock, ( gas valve ),water trap and clean it out. Next let one cup of gas flow into a container. Any water or rust in the bottom of the container? If any rust was in the water trap or the container then purchase an inline fuel filter to eliminate the rust getting into the carb.
If cleaning the carbs yourself does not do the trick then take it to the dealer and have them clean it and install carb kits. This should eliminate the carbs as a problem. Get a new air filter and install it.
Now you have spark, gas and air. If it still will not start it is likely that you need new crank seals. On a bike that old you may well need new crank bearings as well.
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SOURCE: Headlights don't work on start up
Energy must pass through your switch (hi/low or momentary), then to your headlight, and finally to ground. An interruption anywhere will cause the light to go out. Since both your hi and low beams are not working, I suspect a bad ground connection somewhere. Probably in your switch, but if it is easier to check the headlight socket I would check that too. Use a multi-meter, see if you have power to the switch. If you do, ground the negative lead coming to the switch and see if your headlight comes on. If it does, you know you have a bad ground.
SOURCE: i have a 05 gsxr 750, replaced battery, now no start.
Hi and welcome to FixYa,
Initially, try starting with the clutch lever pulled in and / or the sidestand folded up. Additionally, determine if there is a clicking sound. If there is, then it would most likely be the starter solenoid.
Good luck and thank yu for asking FixYa.
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