headlight

Alright so this is my first post, i have a 1983 maxim xs400 and its a bit of a project bobber, im haveing some electrical issues come up that i havent been able to figire out in 4 years, the previous owner had only "shorten" the harness whatever that means and changed the taillights hook which...

This is my very first motorcycle project. I bought this aftermarket device for my turn signals, headlight, and horn control. It only has 8 wires while the original setup on my 1982 XS400s has 10 wires. However, they serve the same function (except the original blinker switch comes back to the...

I got a new (I'll be it cheap) headlight for my xs400 and I'm pretty sure, not positive, but pretty sure I got the wiring correct and when I turn the key the tail light comes on and works but the head light doesn't. is the XS400G Special 2 the kind of bike that waits for the engine to reach a...

Thought some people might get a laugh/idea out of this. This is how I used the stock headlight with a 9003 aftermarket bulb. I did this probably 10 years ago at a much younger age but surprisingly held up. I used quick steel to hold bolts to the back of the headlight I can't remember what I used...

Hey everyone, I have a new problem with this bike: Recently when I start up the bike the headlight works but then after it's been running for a few minutes bothe the headlight and flashers no longer work. Is this an alternator problem or maybe something else? I don't really know where to look...

I've done some searching but I can't seem to find what I want to know. I have a 77 XS250 and rode it in the dark for the first time last night. The headlight was underwhelming to say the least so I'd like to replace it. I thought I could pop out the globe and pop in a H4 but it looks like the...

Hi all, New to the forum and I've just recently purchased a '79 XS400 2F and the standard headlight is pathetically dim. For any low-light riding I have to use the high beam, whose brightness equates to that of a dimmer modern regular beam. From my reading of other threads and cursory...

Greetings! I recently purchased new handlebar switches from MikesXS. They have arrived and look great. The right hand switch installation was simple. The left hand switch, not so much. I have blinkers and a horn, but no headlight. I have a 1981 XS400. The original light switch had 6-wires...

Like most people, looking to upgrade my headlight. My friend has suggested this, but after reading on here, it doesn't seem like a simple switch is even possible…...

I'm drawing a blank here. The headlight elements look good and the fuse looks whole. An idea why I don't have headlights when the bike is running? Tail light and brake lights work fine. I hate electrical issues. :wtf:

I'm pretty sure I blew something.. Well, I know I did. While trying to get these darn neutral and oil lights working on my new LED speedo, I screwed something up. While fiddling with wires I found I suddenly had no lights. Checked fuses and a couple were blown, replaced them and still not...

I need some help on wiring. I have a 1977 XS400 and I bought a left side handlebar control that has the blinker control, horn, and High/Low beam switch from DimeCityCycles. I wired up the headlight, yellow wire, green, and black, but the light isn't coming on. I noticed that when I took apart...

Hey guys been here for a year, but still in the newbie range (I'm wrenchy but could use suggestions for a book that breaks down motorcycle mechanics and maintenance?). My '83 XS400 has a few issues I need to look into, but most pressing right now is electrical. I've recently noticed that...

I bought my XS400 a few weeks ago and the headlight never worked but the starter did. cleaned out the high/low selector switch with contact cleaner, that didn't help. Then I traced the headlight back to a relay with a yellow paint mark on it under the seat, cleaned that with contact cleaner, and...

I'm undecided. I am looking at two replacement headlights, one 7 inch rectangular, the other 5 3/4 inch round. Both are about $30, both take an H4 halogen bulb. Which one should I get?