xvs sidelights issue

[Tom Clare]

hi guys, on my xvs, sidelights dont appear to come on front or rear, although dipped and full beam work and the brakelight comes on when either brake is engaged. and the speedo lights up fine...any ideas? common problem?

THX!

[Ttaskmaster]

Which XVS you got?

125, I assume?

Check your connections first up.

Also, describe to me exactly what you're doing to test the lights.

[moonwharfpoet]

Which XVS you got?

125, I assume?

Check your connections first up.

Also, describe to me exactly what you're doing to test the lights.

its the 125, brake lights responds to both rear and front brakes, headlight comes on fine, but when i turn to sidelights only speedo light somes on, no rear tail light of sidelight bulb in lamp.

Replaced headlight sidelight bulb and still no avail.

Anybody seen this before/ have any info?

I am taking it for service/mot next week, so hopefully it might get sorted, but just wanted a heads up!

[Ttaskmaster]

Well.....

On the left is a switch that takes you from High Beam to Low (dipped) Beam.

Make sure this is set to Low.

Keep it there always unless you're riding in fog or some other condition you'd need bright lights for.

On the right, you have your on'off switch for the headlight.

One click will turn on your sidelights. Two will have you on normal headlight.

Stating that, just so there's no confusion.

As a rider, I'd advise having your headlight on at all times.

TBH, I can't imagine when you'd ever need just sidelight*, because they are so dim. It doesn't do anything to show you up any better on the road.

Indeed some bikes are wired to have the headlight permanently on anyway.

If it's not easily fixable, I'd not worry about it.

Keep to headlight and just make sure there are no other problems with your connection, wiring, earthing etc.

*Unless you're one of those rare people who actually needs it as a parking light.

[moonwharfpoet]

thanks alot, after putting the lock barrel back in, no issues what so ever!

Thanks!