Although the lights work (I can flash the hi-beams and the low beams are on), the actual switch won't turn the hi-beams on. I presume it's just a fuse problem and am loathe to take it to the garage for that. How can I change the fuse?How do I fix my motorcycle headlight?
For future reference, always give year, make, engine size and model when asking questions. We need all of that info to give an informed answer.
Bikes use one fuse for the headlight.
If the headlight works, then the fuse is in working condition.
I don't understand %26quot;I can flash the high beams%26quot;.
Look at the headlight bulb connector, to determine what color wire powers the high beam.
Using a 12v test light, check for power at the handlebar switch connector (high beam color wire, with the key on).
If no power - replace the switch, or open it up and look for defects.How do I fix my motorcycle headlight?
As stated, it is probably NOT your fuse, rather, the switch. After using any recommended type of lubricating fluid, if that does not work you can (or a friend who knows how to use a multimeter) check to see if the switch itself is functional (see if the current is going into the switch but not out when in the proper settings for high/low beam). If the switch is bad, it can be replaced by yourself/friend or at a dealer.
In answer to your question about changing fuses, each brand of bike has fuses in different places, so check your owners manual or the dealer for the location of the fuses, then use a fuse puller to check the fuses.How do I fix my motorcycle headlight?
if you can flash high beams it's probably a %26quot;switch%26quot; problem, not a fuse problem...
spray some WD-40 in the high beam/low beam switch and try clicking it back and forth...
if it doesn't work, then look for something else...How do I fix my motorcycle headlight?
you only have side %26quot;little bulb%26quot; and dip and main beam %26quot;big bulb%26quot; if main flashes but wont come on its a wire off at the back tell me the bike ill tell you the colour to look for
