manc owner

18-08-2021, 05:06 PM

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.

mickj · 19-08-2021, 10:58 AM

Welcome to the forum Sutty1100.

I can't offer any specific help on the 1100 but it seems like it's a simple wiring problem to me, or possibly a relay.

Ron1000 · 19-08-2021, 11:46 AM

Never had such a problem on my evo.

The lights should come on automatically (DRL) and switch for main beam.

There is an intelligent function where by dipped headlight goes off after a set period if the bike isn’t started to save the batt…does sound like a bad relay. Have you measured voltage at the bulb plug? And also measured whilst wiggling the bars to check if loom is damaged.

Rrawlings · 20-08-2021, 07:28 AM

When I first got my evo the beam switch didn’t work I simply took it apart and cleaned the contacts with cleaner and some 2000 wet and dry, put back together and all good still 3 years later. May be worth a shout. Care to share a picture of your bike with us?

18-08-2021, 05:06 PM	#1
Sutty1100 Guest Posts: n/a	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.

19-08-2021, 10:58 AM	#2
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 565	Welcome to the forum Sutty1100. I can't offer any specific help on the 1100 but it seems like it's a simple wiring problem to me, or possibly a relay. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

19-08-2021, 11:46 AM	#3
Ron1000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Livingston Bike: M1100evo Posts: 867	Never had such a problem on my evo. The lights should come on automatically (DRL) and switch for main beam. There is an intelligent function where by dipped headlight goes off after a set period if the bike isn’t started to save the batt…does sound like a bad relay. Have you measured voltage at the bulb plug? And also measured whilst wiggling the bars to check if loom is damaged.

20-08-2021, 07:28 AM	#4
Rrawlings Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Bradford Bike: M1100evo Posts: 175	When I first got my evo the beam switch didn’t work I simply took it apart and cleaned the contacts with cleaner and some 2000 wet and dry, put back together and all good still 3 years later. May be worth a shout. Care to share a picture of your bike with us?