Can anyone help out?

[shiwa123]

All of a sudden the low beam on my 600 katana stopped working. The high beam goes on when I flip the switch but there's no headlights at all when just the lowbeam is supposed to be on. Any ideas what could cause that?

[Kreylyn]

All of a sudden the low beam on my 600 katana stopped working. The high beam goes on when I flip the switch but there's no headlights at all when just the lowbeam is supposed to be on. Any ideas what could cause that?

Check the switch at the handlebar first. They can become corroded very easily. Clean, apply dielectric grease to prevent future issues.

If that doesn't work, double check the wires/connections for the circuit. Also, double check the bulb. It is possible that the low beam is out.

Krey

[HemiKat]

Also, double check the bulb. It is possible that the low beam is out.

Krey

When you hear hoof beats think horses not zebra's. Sometimes it is the simplest thing first. Always start with the basics.

[zuma]

+1 on both responses...CP noticed my zx600e had the same problem this summer at the rally and suspected it was a mere low beam bulb burnout...I fixed it by trading it in for my ZZR1200!

[Kreylyn]

When you hear hoof beats think horses not zebra's. Sometimes it is the simplest thing first. Always start with the basics.

I'm not sure if your suggesting buying a new light that may not be bad would be simpler than cleaning a connection or not (that would be free)... but I would say check the switch first... in my experiance, it's the most common issue.



Krey

[Slofuze]

I had the same problem..... turned out to be a bulb.

[KAT TOY]

I'm sure if your suggesting buying a new light that may not be bad would be simpler than cleaning a connection or not (that would be free)... but I would say check the switch first... in my experiance, it's the most common issue.



Krey

I had the same problem..... turned out to be a bulb.

Now I'm confused!!

[loudnlow7484]

I would personally check the voltage at the bulb first with a meter to make sure it's getting live. In absence of a DMM, though, I'd visually check the bulb first. The low beam usually goes before the high beam, since it's on a lot more often.

[Kreylyn]

Now I'm confused!!

I'm just saying... check the switch first, it COULD be the issue... and it won't cost you anything to check. As opposed to buying a bulb that could turn out to not fix the issue... and now you have money invested.

Krey

[rikeran]

ok .. just get a new f'n bulb already ....
It ain't fun unless the both go out on a moonless night at 75 MPH , on a nameless unlit highway anyway .... (trust me it sucks..... been there done that)

[Mark600Kat]

I would personally check the voltage at the bulb first with a meter to make sure it's getting live. In absence of a DMM, though, I'd visually check the bulb first. The low beam usually goes before the high beam, since it's on a lot more often.

Hmmm i usualy run my high beams... all the time. SO ppl see me better. Day or night. Low beams if im trailen another bike.

[TheBoss]

All of a sudden the low beam on my 600 katana stopped working. The high beam goes on when I flip the switch but there's no headlights at all when just the lowbeam is supposed to be on. Any ideas what could cause that?

I had that problem on my 750, turned out to be a loose wire on the running light unit above the main lights, easy fix ( 2x allen key bolts and the unit comes out with the panel) the connections on mine had rusted and gave an intermittent fault, try jiggling the wires and see if it comes back on. hope this helps

[06katanarider]

I high beam everyone, so what would I know about this. LOL!

[the wind]

it was the bulb on mine,although i only had 1 low beam go out.my money is on being the bulbs.

[rhighfil82]

Having this same problem on my '04 750.. Checked fuse.. Cleaning the starter switch, then I'll try looking around the headlight assembly. Been having problems with the starter switch recently.. and I also recently installed heated grips off the extra accessory wire. It'd be nice if people who post these problems, would post an update on what it turned out to be. If it's not wiring, I'll break down and buy some bulbs.. just that it seems odd that both low beams would burn out and both high beams work.