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This weekend I took my Wee on a rather nice ride from Toronto to Ithaca, NY via Pennsylvania with a few buddies. The weather was a treat and roads were fantastic. Anyways, when we rolled into Ithaca around 8pm, one of my friends pointed out that I have no headlights. :???:
I immediately began to troubleshoot.
Problem
Complete Headlight failure, both lights, high and low beam.
Fuses?
No, all fuses checked out OK.
Switch?
No, as passing button does not activate lights eather.
Bulbs?
No, unlikely that both burned out at the same time with Hi and Lo beams.
Battery?
No, all other electrics are working fine.
There was only so much I could do at a hotel parking lot so decided to leave it till I get back to Toronto. The next day we tried to make it back before sunset, but border crossing in Buffalo took way too long and I ran out of daylight. McGuyver skills to the rescue, I zip-tied my Cree flashlights to the crash bars and rode the rest of the way with flashlights as headlights, while my friends escorted from front and rear. It worked surprisingly well :thumbup:
So now I'm not sure where to even begin looking for the headlight problem.
Possible Cause
I had an auxiliary 12v power outlet installed a few weeks ago by a professional mechanic. This was the first time I actually used it to charge my phone. Could it be the cause? I have full confidence in mechanics job as it was done at a shop that specializes in adventure bike stuff and VStroms. (Dual Sport Plus in Stoney Creek). But so far it is the only variable I can think of.
Any other suggestions?
Cheers!
I immediately began to troubleshoot.
Problem
Complete Headlight failure, both lights, high and low beam.
Fuses?
No, all fuses checked out OK.
Switch?
No, as passing button does not activate lights eather.
Bulbs?
No, unlikely that both burned out at the same time with Hi and Lo beams.
Battery?
No, all other electrics are working fine.
There was only so much I could do at a hotel parking lot so decided to leave it till I get back to Toronto. The next day we tried to make it back before sunset, but border crossing in Buffalo took way too long and I ran out of daylight. McGuyver skills to the rescue, I zip-tied my Cree flashlights to the crash bars and rode the rest of the way with flashlights as headlights, while my friends escorted from front and rear. It worked surprisingly well :thumbup:
So now I'm not sure where to even begin looking for the headlight problem.
Possible Cause
I had an auxiliary 12v power outlet installed a few weeks ago by a professional mechanic. This was the first time I actually used it to charge my phone. Could it be the cause? I have full confidence in mechanics job as it was done at a shop that specializes in adventure bike stuff and VStroms. (Dual Sport Plus in Stoney Creek). But so far it is the only variable I can think of.
Any other suggestions?
Cheers!