joecool85 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I have a 1982 XS400S w/XJ550 front clip (it came to me this way). When I hit the rear brake the headlight dims and the turn signal indicator (in pod, not the turn signals themselves) lights up dimly. What does this mean? I would assume there is a short somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted July 26, 2008 Moderator Share Posted July 26, 2008 I have a 1982 XS400S w/XJ550 front clip (it came to me this way). When I hit the rear brake the headlight dims and the turn signal indicator (in pod, not the turn signals themselves) lights up dimly. What does this mean? I would assume there is a short somewhere? its an poor earth problem, the earthing is finding a way through the headlamp and to the idicator, making a circuit for them to operate. start witht the rear black wires and clean the connections and earth straps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecool85 Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 its an poor earth problem, the earthing is finding a way through the headlamp and to the idicator, making a circuit for them to operate. start witht the rear black wires and clean the connections and earth straps Alright, that would make sense, I'll check that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teazer Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I am trying to do some wiring on my 79' xs400, but when i turn the key and hit the left signal, their is a clicking sound(light doesn't go on either) does anybody have any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecool85 Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 I am trying to do some wiring on my 79' xs400, but when i turn the key and hit the left signal, their is a clicking sound(light doesn't go on either) does anybody have any ideas? That's what I get when I cross the wires that are suppose to fire the brake light off the front brake - I think it's a bad relay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted July 30, 2008 Moderator Share Posted July 30, 2008 I am trying to do some wiring on my 79' xs400, but when i turn the key and hit the left signal, their is a clicking sound(light doesn't go on either) does anybody have any ideas? do you have to use indicators on the bike? junk them as the cafe racer style will look better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teazer Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 do you have to use indicators on the bike? junk them as the cafe racer style will look better I do need to use them still, i picked the bike up for $50, didnt run at the start got it running and all now im tryin to figure out the wiring (it's gonna kill me) so i need everything to pass a safety, also headlight does not seem to go on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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