Hi beam query

Technical V7, V9 & V7 850 (2007 onwards)
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Hi Guys. Tonight’s FSQ I’m afraid. My 2021 V7 stone. Does the bike need to be running rather than just the ignition on for the pass/high beam switch to work. Mine seems to just turn the headlight off when I press it. I couldn’t run the bike as it kicks the dog off when it’s in the garage so will need to wait until tomorrow. Apologies for such a basic Q but am a bit stumped. Cheers.

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Also, does the end 10a fuse protecting them have a permanent feed to it or only when the circuit is closed? I ask as I was going to run a piggy back fuse off it but thought it might not have a perm current when the ignition is on due to it being for the horn etc.

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While I’m at it. How on earth do you access the bulb on the eagle headlight!! No manual appears to show it. :flushed:

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isn’t it an led, so sealed unit?

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No idea Sid. Makes sense to be honest. Therefore it’s the main beam issue just to solve :blush::+1:. Thanks for replying.

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On my 2022 V85tt the headlight only comes on when the alternator is charging.

It was the same on my 2008 GRiSO so i would expect that on all Guzzi’s now.

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Cheers Johnny. I’m going to go out on it after so will check and repost. Thanks for the reply mate. Feel like a new rider :hugs::hugs:

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Well guys you are all right. Sealed unit and all works when the bike is running. Thanks for the advice and reassurance. :blush:

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it will also come on if you push the bike with ignition on but engine stopped

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Ha thanks Sid. That won’t be happening. I’d look even more like a wally than I did in my dressing gown last night looking at how to change the bulb thanks :joy::joy:

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A bit of an issue is not being able to easily test if the headlight works without starting it up. Mine’s blown 2 bulbs so far but wouldn’t have known unless getting off it while it’s still idling (and, take notice!), or pass my hand in front of the headlight. I do that before every ride now (also check all the other lights work, but that’s only because of having owned a Ural :smile:)

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Ha that’s so true. I will be doing that myself in future. I spent most of today’s little ride flashing every time I had the chance just to check it :grinning:. Love the Urals though.