Giovanni
XS400 New Member
Hello All,
I have a problem with the electric system of my Yamaha XS400 81’. Bought it two weeks ago. I understand enough about electric to follow your thought, but not advanced
It is a cafe racer, so the electric I believe it’s a bit different than the original one.
Background: two weeks ago I got surprised on the way by a storm, and the whole electric is exposed. Until that days everything was running fine, afterward the following problem started. Also, I don’t know if it is as per original, my ignition switch has three positions:
1- off
2- all the electric is connected - now does not work at all
3- the front headlight doesn’t work, all the rest works.
Problem: second key position, cold start, the electric worked (until yesterday). After 1 min riding, power cuts fully off. However, today is totally dead. I move the key to third position, I kick start and then the motorbike rides fine but headlight does not work. So I can’t ride at night. It only works the flashing headlight (if I press the button), the e-start works as well in this position.
I’ve the impression is the ignition switch fault.
Questions:
1- what can create this issue in the second key position?
2- what is the logic behind the 3rd position which allows me to ride but no headlight, beside only flashing?
Thank you for your inputs!
I have a problem with the electric system of my Yamaha XS400 81’. Bought it two weeks ago. I understand enough about electric to follow your thought, but not advanced
It is a cafe racer, so the electric I believe it’s a bit different than the original one.
Background: two weeks ago I got surprised on the way by a storm, and the whole electric is exposed. Until that days everything was running fine, afterward the following problem started. Also, I don’t know if it is as per original, my ignition switch has three positions:
1- off
2- all the electric is connected - now does not work at all
3- the front headlight doesn’t work, all the rest works.
Problem: second key position, cold start, the electric worked (until yesterday). After 1 min riding, power cuts fully off. However, today is totally dead. I move the key to third position, I kick start and then the motorbike rides fine but headlight does not work. So I can’t ride at night. It only works the flashing headlight (if I press the button), the e-start works as well in this position.
I’ve the impression is the ignition switch fault.
Questions:
1- what can create this issue in the second key position?
2- what is the logic behind the 3rd position which allows me to ride but no headlight, beside only flashing?
Thank you for your inputs!