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Thom
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PostPosted: 16:52 - 07 Mar 2009    Post subject: Sidelights - Noob question! Reply with quote
Believe it or not i have only just discovered what sidelights are...

And i thought they were dipped beam Embarassed

Anyway, on the gpx400r and xj600s if i put my switch into the 'sidelights' position only the rear light illuminates on both bikes. However on an sv650 i have just seen it has a small light up front that illuminates.

Should the gpx400r and xj600s have a light on on the front when the sidelights are on? and if so where is the bulb as obviously this needs replacing!

Sorry this sounds so stupid, i can strip and engine now but bugger me if i understand electrics.
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iooi
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PostPosted: 17:19 - 07 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well the XJ 600 certainly has a sidelight bulb.

Find it in the headlight at the bottom.

I would say most bikes have them in the same place as well.
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PostPosted: 17:25 - 07 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
looks like im going to have to replace it then!

Do they test it during an mot do you know?
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PostPosted: 17:58 - 07 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
metalforever wrote:


Do they test it during an mot do you know?


Yes.
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Thom
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PostPosted: 10:34 - 08 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Grrrr i hate replacing headlight bulbs theyre such a pain in the arse to get to.

Nevermind, looks like id better.

Cheers lads.
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PostPosted: 10:52 - 08 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
On this XJ. Stick your hand up the fairing between the forks and feel for the wires at the bottom of the light. Its just a rubber bung that you pull out. Its a lot easier than the main bulb Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 16:29 - 08 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
metalforever wrote:
Grrrr i hate replacing headlight bulbs theyre such a pain in the arse to get to.

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Try some of the modern cars, some need the headlight unit to come out completely for any bulb to be replaced.
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