manc owner

hello people, i am the owner of a 2012 1100evo abs,nice bike but when i got the bike off the previous owner i didnt notice the head light bulb (dip) wasnt working till i got home 125 mls away.i have checked the fuses ok bulb ok,when i start the engine the dip doesnt work or main off the switch the side light works,but when i put the light switch to main and press the flash both dip and main work.hope you guys can give me insperation to sort this issue and advice.crazy 1st post i know cheers.