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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Super 8 150 => Topic started by: Hotcakes on July 10, 2013, 08:20:05 AM

Title: Headlights switching on and off while driving after washing bike
Post by: Hotcakes on July 10, 2013, 08:20:05 AM

took my super 8 to the car wash
was very gentle with it.. on the trip home my headlights went out 2 times
both times if I went down to idle they would come back on
but once I started driving it again
they would go out
the remedy was turning off the bike and starting it again
wondering if this is a shorting issue?
after 2nd restart bike lights stayed on
is this a common issue with rain or wetness?

Kevin

Title: Re: Headlights switching on and off while driving after washing bike
Post by: Vivo on July 10, 2013, 09:29:44 AM

I had a similar problem once with my Super 8.... turned out it was a corroded light hi/low switch... maybe because it was brand new and sat on the dealer for a while... I just played with the switch hi-lo-hi-lo... and sprayed some WD40... after a while, it was O.k.   ;)

Title: Re: Headlights switching on and off while driving after washing bike
Post by: Hotcakes on July 11, 2013, 04:09:48 AM

bike was fine today.. no issues.. also bike went right from crate to me
so it did not sit long.. and it was special ordered for me as well
I am scared to drive it in the rain now

Title: Re: Headlights switching on and off while driving after washing bike
Post by: skishades on July 22, 2013, 08:52:08 PM

I shorted out a wire when changing a brake light... my headlights do this now too.  I am looking to bypass the electronic module so the lights stay on as I drive mostly at night atm.