low beam light will go out sometimes

[Raymend]

I'm not sure if it's the white piece that attaches to the headlight or the red wire that's giving me problems but I would like to replace it. Does anybody know if I can find that piece anywhere or will I have to order it?

Sometimes the normal running headlight will go out but the high beam will work just fine. What should I do?

I have a 2003 Buell XB9S.

 

[Banshee77]

I had that problem with my firebolt and it was just a little bit of corrosion on the fuse.

 

[Raymend]

I had that problem with my firebolt and it was just a little bit of corrosion on the fuse.

Yes that is what it looks like on mine too. I should have taken a picture of what it looked liked on the connecting part of the fuse.

Should I change it, try to clean it, if so how? Or just take it to a motorcycle repair shop and let them do the work?

 

[Sammyzuko]

Bump. I have the same issue and I'm looking for the best solution.

 

[flaya564]

Mine did the same for a bit. In my case, the plastic connectors weren't holding the wires well enough.

I ended up replacing the connectors and the ends to the wires

https://www.mouser.com

What I bought:
571-174929-1
Desc.: Automotive Connectors 070 MLC W-W CAP HSG 4P NATURAL
1 $0.45 $0.45

Mouser #: 571-173645-1
Desc.: Automotive Connectors 070MLC PIN 20-16 Reel of 3000
4 $0.12 $0.48

Mouser #: 571-173631-1
Desc.: Automotive Connectors 070MLC SKT 20-16 Reel of 4000
4 $0.15 $0.60

Mouser #: 571-174922-1
Desc.: Automotive Connectors HSG PLG 1X04P F/H
1 $0.61 $0.61

 

[Banshee77]

A new clean fuse and running a nail file in between the fuse connectors on the fuse block fixed all my issues. Using a small amount of dielectric grease on the new fuse never hurts.

 

[Sammyzuko]

Thanks for the info! I'm going to replace the connectors because when I move them the like goes on and off. Flaya, I really appreciate you posting the part #'s and details, but I don't know how you were able to order only 4 of those connectors. It says I have to order a minimum of 100 each. Looks like I'll try to find the parts locally.

 

[westluna25]

It could be the voltage regulator. Super easy install and fix, that's what did it for me after running through about 4 low beams