ST2 dipped/main beam switch

Duke of Balerno · 21-Apr-2004, 16:24

Anyone had a problem with the dipped/main beam switch on a ST2?. Bulb is OK but problem appears to be either the switch or wiring.

DB

nelly · 21-Apr-2004, 17:51

It's not usually the switch that's the problem. There's a small relay, yellow if I remember, behind the upper fairing on the left, that plays up.
You can open it up and clean it, but usually replacement is best.

Rushjob · 21-Apr-2004, 17:51

Have you tested the bulb?
Only reason I ask is that I've had a bulb go, but on looking at it, it appeared intact.
Andy

rockhopper · 21-Apr-2004, 20:00

I've never used main beam in the 15 months I've had the ST4!!

I need to get out more often.

Rushjob · 21-Apr-2004, 20:04

"I've never used main beam in the 15 months I've had the ST4!! "

WHAT!!!!!

Hang your head in shame

rockhopper · 21-Apr-2004, 20:20

I dont ride in the dark or in the rain, thats why God invented cars!!

Athelstan · 21-Apr-2004, 20:51

Rockhopper
The DEVIL invented cars - GOD invented Ducati's - that's why us folk are saintly and them 4wheelers are scumbags intent only on our destruction!

By the way I've used mainbeam on my ST4s and I'd have been better off bluetacking a couple of candles up front!!

Have fun all

Duke of Balerno · 30-Apr-2004, 16:51

Spot on, Nelly !. It was indeed the relay, which is being replaced.

Many thanks,

DB

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21-Apr-2004, 16:24	#1
Duke of Balerno Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 122 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Scottish Borders Mood: Desmodromicus delirius ST2 dipped/main beam switch Anyone had a problem with the dipped/main beam switch on a ST2?. Bulb is OK but problem appears to be either the switch or wiring. DB Reply

21-Apr-2004, 17:51	#2
nelly Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,134 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: notts Mood: Bloo and Yellow.. and Red now ;) It's not usually the switch that's the problem. There's a small relay, yellow if I remember, behind the upper fairing on the left, that plays up. You can open it up and clean it, but usually replacement is best. Reply

21-Apr-2004, 17:51	#3
Rushjob Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,802 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lincs Mood: :-) Have you tested the bulb? Only reason I ask is that I've had a bulb go, but on looking at it, it appeared intact. Andy Reply

21-Apr-2004, 20:00	#4
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton I've never used main beam in the 15 months I've had the ST4!! I need to get out more often. Reply

21-Apr-2004, 20:04	#5
Rushjob Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,802 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lincs Mood: :-) "I've never used main beam in the 15 months I've had the ST4!! " WHAT!!!!! Hang your head in shame Reply

21-Apr-2004, 20:20	#6
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton I dont ride in the dark or in the rain, thats why God invented cars!! Reply

30-Apr-2004, 16:51	#8
Duke of Balerno Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 122 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Scottish Borders Mood: Desmodromicus delirius Spot on, Nelly !. It was indeed the relay, which is being replaced. Many thanks, DB Reply