Checking front electrics - SV650.org

12-10-10, 01:19 PM

The other day I nipped into Teco's for something and when I got back out I noticed the little light above the main headlights was still on, even though the ignition was off. Steering lock was on even.

I turned the ignition to the ON position, turned it back off and the light went out.

Has only happened the once so far that I have noticed, and I brushed it off.

The next day (or was it same day) I was riding along and I noticed the High Beam light on my dash was flashing on and off intermittently. Obviously couldnt keep staring at it as I was on the road but I didnt notice it again after that.

I do ride with my lights on day or night.

I am concerned that the light(s) are going to stay on again, me not noticing and coming back to a flat battery.

Since this is now 2 odd things happening around the front of my bike I thought it might be best to check it out.

I did a quick visual check and although the loom looks a bit grubby in places, I cant see any chafing/breaks.

I have a multimeter but have no idea how/where to test

Runs ok as far as I know, no known problems.

Any advice?

12-10-10, 01:22 PM

the usual points on the curvy that are prone to shorting things out? under the front seat i belive....

dont own a curvy myself i'm afriad...

MrMessy · 12-10-10, 02:12 PM

I had a similar problem on my 1st curvy. The rear wiring had shorted out when it rubbed on the front seat mounting bar. What I had not realised, it had melted the insulation on the wiring to the handlebar switch and eventually caused the side light to come on all the time the ignition was on. I partied and reinslated the wires and this cured the problem.

12-10-10, 02:37 PM

Ok thanks - I will have a better look soon, hopefully tomorrow.

punyXpress · 12-10-10, 02:40 PM

Sure you hadn't turned the key an extra notch ( to 'P' ) ?

12-10-10, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punyXpress

Sure you hadn't turned the key an extra notch ( to 'P' ) ?

i thot that was too simple to suggest....

but i suppose you never know

SoulKiss · 12-10-10, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punyXpress

Sure you hadn't turned the key an extra notch ( to 'P' ) ?

+1, exactly what I was going to suggest

12-10-10, 03:04 PM

Um.....

Er.....

Shhhhhhhhh....

I didnt even notice the P til you mentioned it, and yes, I think that is what I done.....

12-10-10, 05:59 PM

On the way home today I noticed that my left headlight is out

Might get a pair of those Osram Nightbreakers, they get good reviews.

12-10-10, 06:03 PM

HID's are the way forward dude

12-10-10, 01:19 PM	#1
hongman Guest Posts: n/a	Checking front electrics The other day I nipped into Teco's for something and when I got back out I noticed the little light above the main headlights was still on, even though the ignition was off. Steering lock was on even. I turned the ignition to the ON position, turned it back off and the light went out. Has only happened the once so far that I have noticed, and I brushed it off. The next day (or was it same day) I was riding along and I noticed the High Beam light on my dash was flashing on and off intermittently. Obviously couldnt keep staring at it as I was on the road but I didnt notice it again after that. I do ride with my lights on day or night. I am concerned that the light(s) are going to stay on again, me not noticing and coming back to a flat battery. Since this is now 2 odd things happening around the front of my bike I thought it might be best to check it out. I did a quick visual check and although the loom looks a bit grubby in places, I cant see any chafing/breaks. I have a multimeter but have no idea how/where to test Runs ok as far as I know, no known problems. Any advice?

12-10-10, 01:22 PM	#2
warrenhewitt10 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Checking front electrics the usual points on the curvy that are prone to shorting things out? under the front seat i belive.... dont own a curvy myself i'm afriad...

12-10-10, 02:12 PM	#3
MrMessy Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 557	Re: Checking front electrics I had a similar problem on my 1st curvy. The rear wiring had shorted out when it rubbed on the front seat mounting bar. What I had not realised, it had melted the insulation on the wiring to the handlebar switch and eventually caused the side light to come on all the time the ignition was on. I partied and reinslated the wires and this cured the problem.

12-10-10, 02:37 PM	#4
hongman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Checking front electrics Ok thanks - I will have a better look soon, hopefully tomorrow.

12-10-10, 02:40 PM	#5
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: Checking front electrics Sure you hadn't turned the key an extra notch ( to 'P' ) ? __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

12-10-10, 03:04 PM	#8
hongman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Checking front electrics Um..... Er..... Shhhhhhhhh.... I didnt even notice the P til you mentioned it, and yes, I think that is what I done.....

12-10-10, 05:59 PM	#9
hongman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Checking front electrics On the way home today I noticed that my left headlight is out Might get a pair of those Osram Nightbreakers, they get good reviews.

12-10-10, 06:03 PM	#10
warrenhewitt10 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Checking front electrics HID's are the way forward dude

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