Vansnxtweek
XS650 Addict
Hey guys,
So I am in the final portion of my XS build. The bike is complete, painted, registered, and ready to roll. I'm just trying to finish off these last little issues. I'm hoping someone can help me here.
My issue is that I'm having a hard time keeping my taillight lit. It will light up when I start the bike but usually within a few seconds the light goes out. It doesn't blow the bulb, but it wont come back on until I shut it off, move it around a bit and then fire it up again. I have the typical Model A style taillight mounted to the license plate bracket type mount, bolted down with my rear axle.
My obvious thought here would be that it has a shotty ground connection but I shaved all the paint off from everywhere, even tried tying a wire from the ground bolt to the bulb. I'm kind of dumbfounded.
I have a PMA with no battery, using a capacitor. I am getting 14~ volts to the taillight at idle and it drops down some as I rev it. 14 seems a bit high to me, but like I said, its not blowing the bulbs, it just seems like a crap connection.
Has anyone else had any issues with these taillights?
Thanks, and sorry for the ramble, just trying to include all the info. I'm freaking ready to ride!
So I am in the final portion of my XS build. The bike is complete, painted, registered, and ready to roll. I'm just trying to finish off these last little issues. I'm hoping someone can help me here.
My issue is that I'm having a hard time keeping my taillight lit. It will light up when I start the bike but usually within a few seconds the light goes out. It doesn't blow the bulb, but it wont come back on until I shut it off, move it around a bit and then fire it up again. I have the typical Model A style taillight mounted to the license plate bracket type mount, bolted down with my rear axle.
My obvious thought here would be that it has a shotty ground connection but I shaved all the paint off from everywhere, even tried tying a wire from the ground bolt to the bulb. I'm kind of dumbfounded.
I have a PMA with no battery, using a capacitor. I am getting 14~ volts to the taillight at idle and it drops down some as I rev it. 14 seems a bit high to me, but like I said, its not blowing the bulbs, it just seems like a crap connection.
Has anyone else had any issues with these taillights?
Thanks, and sorry for the ramble, just trying to include all the info. I'm freaking ready to ride!