I have a '09 M696 with aftermarket head light. The low beam quit working. The high still works. So do all other lights on the moto. Checked the fuse and it looks ok. Could someone help?
Many thanks
Quote from: bicunica on May 27, 2010, 11:34:08 AM
I have a '09 M696 with aftermarket head light. The low beam quit working. The high still works. So do all other lights on the moto. Checked the fuse and it looks ok. Could someone help?
Many thanks
Any more information?
What type of light, how you installed it/connected it.
Pictures??
If not soldered I would check your connections and try again.
Since you didn't specify anything about the aftermarket headlight, it's going to be pretty hard for anyone to come up with ideas.
Before you go ripping stuff apart, though... you DID check the bulb, right? By replacing it with a known good one? That would seem like the most likely explanation to me.
Sorry I left out some details. The headlight is from Aztech8. It's the 4" dual. I soldered the connection and checked today and it appeared solid. The bulbs also look good. When I start the bike I don't really hear the light being turned on. There used to be a little click at the beginning. Like I said I can turn the highs on, so I will be riding with that position for the time being. I will check and maybe clean the LH switch soon.
Thanks for your help,
bicunica
Quote from: bicunica on May 27, 2010, 05:51:08 PM
Sorry I left out some details. The headlight is from Aztech8. It's the 4" dual. I soldered the connection and checked today and it appeared solid. The bulbs also look good. When I start the bike I don't really hear the light being turned on. There used to be a little click at the beginning. Like I said I can turn the highs on, so I will be riding with that position for the time being. I will check and maybe clean the LH switch soon.
Thanks for your help,
bicunica
It's got to be either: incorrect wiring, bad connection, burnt bulb.
Found the problem. Burned connection. What do you guys think that my options are short of replacing the whole headlight wiring. Could I just repair the plug? The draw of the aftermarket headlight seems to be too much for the plug. Any help is much appreciated.
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/Headlight%20wires/P1020212.jpg)
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/Headlight%20wires/P1020207.jpg)
do you still have the stock headlight unit?
Yes I do but I cut off the plug on it so I could connect the new headlight. Going to the dealer to see if they can just replace the burned one and re-install the male side at the headlight side. Makes sense?
post some pictures of your light set up, in working order, i need to make sure how cool it looks before i can make any suggestions ( ;D sorry not many headlight jobs out there yet)
I'll try to post some pics later today. Just (earlier today) figured out how to post pics on this site. [beer]
willing to sell your old unit minus the plug?
Quote from: Raux on June 13, 2010, 11:44:06 PM
willing to sell your old unit minus the plug?
Keeping it as I might switch back to the stock.
I'm interested in seeing your aftermarket setup also. I have been considering switching to dual 4.5" round lights.
Quote from: WinSomeLoseNone on June 15, 2010, 10:15:58 AM
I'm interested in seeing your aftermarket setup also. I have been considering switching to dual 4.5" round lights.
+1 please
I'll try to take some pictures in the next couple of days and post them.
I got the set from Aztech8.com and have to say the guy is very helpful. Called him about the burnt plug and he tried to help as much as he could over the phone. Highly recommend him.
Quote from: bicunica on June 15, 2010, 06:18:50 PM
I'll try to take some pictures in the next couple of days and post them.
I got the set from Aztech8.com and have to say the guy is very helpful. Called him about the burnt plug and he tried to help as much as he could over the phone. Highly recommend him.
AFAIK you are the first person, at least on these forums, that has installed a dual headlight kit on a 696. Maybe, the first in the WORLD!! I am REALLY interested in seeing how it looks on your bike. Get those pictures up!!!
Here are some pics!
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/headlight%20and%20more/P1020228.jpg)
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/headlight%20and%20more/P1020233.jpg)
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/headlight%20and%20more/P1020234.jpg)
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/headlight%20and%20more/P1020232.jpg)
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/headlight%20and%20more/P1020235.jpg)
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/headlight%20and%20more/P1020241.jpg)
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/headlight%20and%20more/P1020240.jpg)
I don't think I am the first to do it. There was someone else who did the single headlight conversion.
Since I rarely ride at night, I don't really know if this is better. I would say not. Drivers might see me better during the day due to the addition of another light. The wattage might be a problem for the wiring harness. We'll have to wait and see.
Good luck and safe riding!
Looks pretty good. I would try to move the lights back tighter to the forks of the bike.
Did the kit provide any resistors?
Can't move them any closer because of the gage pod. Initially I had the brackets lower but it rubbed on the clutch cable and cut thru the plastic jacket. You could almost see where I duct tape the cable. It still works (the cable) so will not replace it.
I wish someone could make a bracket that would have the pod and headlight connected somehow. Well, this will do for now.
Also I should note that the pod shakes a bit. Not a big deal for now.
The kid did not come with any resistors as they are not needed. This is where I got it.
http://aztec8.com/catalog/i37.html (http://aztec8.com/catalog/i37.html)
wait, what mirrors are those? rizoma nakeds but with reverse retro mirrors?
Quote from: DucatiTorrey on June 16, 2010, 06:41:35 PM
wait, what mirrors are those? rizoma nakeds but with reverse retro mirrors?
They appear to be Rizoma Dynamic mirrors.
(http://www.chatteringmotor.com/tienda/images/dynamic-BS080B.jpg)
Quote from: WinSomeLoseNone on June 16, 2010, 06:45:02 PM
They appear to be Rizoma Dynamic mirrors.
(http://www.chatteringmotor.com/tienda/images/dynamic-BS080B.jpg)
That's the mirror. I had the reverse retro on my multi and this are the same in a way. same mirror on a stem. They work just OK. still have to move my elbows a bit to see well.
I'm tempted to sell my CRG hindsight Lanesplitters and pick up a set of these Rizoma Dynamic mirrors they look totally tits.
BUT I will restrain myself for a bit, working on getting woodcraft 3" rise clipons and all that business sorted.
Quote from: WinSomeLoseNone on June 16, 2010, 08:11:39 PM
I'm tempted to sell my CRG hindsight Lanesplitters and pick up a set of these Rizoma Dynamic mirrors they look totally tits.
BUT I will restrain myself for a bit, working on getting woodcraft 3" rise clipons and all that business sorted.
nice mirrors but good call on the rearsets
Any chance you can snag a pic of the bracket you used to mount the gauge pod?
I am torn on getting these lights. I think they look cool as hell, so I went around and got some opinions and everyone thinks they look weird.
Did you wrap duct-tape around your forks to mount the headlight bracket??
Quote from: WinSomeLoseNone on June 20, 2010, 06:30:51 PM
Did you wrap duct-tape around your forks to mount the headlight bracket??
Yes. I had to because initially I had the bracket lower. After pinching the clutch cable I decided to move the brackets higher. The diameter was smaller so I improvised. You can get the right size as long as you know where you want to mount them.
As far as the pod bracket, I cut the frame of the stock headlight and mounted it so. Not the best solution by far, but would have to do for now. I might go back to stock. Will have to buy a new headlight frame to remount.
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/headlight%20and%20more/P1020250.jpg)
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/headlight%20and%20more/P1020251.jpg)
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/headlight%20and%20more/P1020253.jpg)
I've decided to go back to stock, so if any of you are interested I am going to be selling the dual kit. I will post of the parts that come with it.
Quote from: bicunica on June 24, 2010, 06:06:42 AM
I've decided to go back to stock, so if any of you are interested I am going to be selling the dual kit. I will post of the parts that come with it.
cool
still have that kit? I might be interested for the right price.
What needs to be replaced to get everything working again and did you ever get the low beam working.
Still have it. Will try to think of what it entails in making the switch. Too tired right now. P.M me about the right price.
Quote from: Veloce-Fino on August 09, 2010, 07:36:31 PM
What needs to be replaced to get everything working again and did you ever get the low beam working.
You need to cut and splice the OE headlight so you can attache the aftermarket one. I did it on the frame side. Due to cramped space, the ground wire at the OE plug broke and had to redo. I decided to go back to stock for esthetic reasons. Here is a pic of the kit.
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/Headlight%20for%20sale/P1020419.jpg)
As I am a bit clumsy I scratched some parts. Here are the pics to the scratches.
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/Headlight%20for%20sale/P1020420.jpg)
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/Headlight%20for%20sale/P1020422.jpg)
I also cut the OE headlight and pod support so I can install the speedometer. I can also include that part if interested.
If you take a closer look at the earlier pictures, you might get an idea on how it works.
bicunica
Cool, I can see how the pod is mounted to the stock headlight frame but what attaches the frame holding the pod to the bike itself.
Pretty much the same way with the exception that you have to fabricate some kind of bracket so the pod doesn't vibrate as much. I used some T and L brackets from Lowes. You have to get creative about it. Not sure how to better describe it.
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/Headlight%20for%20sale/P1020423.jpg)
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/bicunica/Headlight%20for%20sale/P1020424.jpg)
Do this pics help anymore?