Recent content by kodie

I know several people have brought this post back from the dead already but I have to do it again. Now if only I could get something like this without having to cut stock tabs. VERY nice. I'm jealous.

Update: I ran a wire straight from the main and stuck it into the back of the blue wire inside of the wiring harness that comes from the ignition switch and the lights started working again like normal so I'm pretty sure I just need a new ignition switch which is dumb considering the switch...

Thank you for your reply retiredgentleman. I see where the blue wire comes out of the ignition switch in the headlight bucket, but it just looks like it leads out of the bucket and then I can't tell where it goes. I see that the meter lights have blue wires that come out of connector harnesses...

Just a little update, I was able to run a power wire to the blue wire on the license plate lamp and taillight and the lights work as normal although this is just a temporary solution. I'd really like to find the source of the problem. I'm assuming it's the light checker malfunctioning and I'd...

Where's the light checker? I already have bypassed the Reserve Lighting Unit and headlight works perfect.

Hey guys, I have a pretty much stock 1980 XS650 Special. My tailight and license plate lamp quit working all the sudden. I know that they are both powered by a blue wire that runs back there but after it goes inside of the loom I can't figure out where it goes. I've been staring at this wiring...