2007 KLE headlights
 

Just wondering if on the 2007 KLE both headlights should be running when on high beam?
I blew a low beam bulb yesterday and once I replaced and tested it, when on low beam, only the L/H light runs (Australia) and when on high beam, only the R/H headlight runs.
Is this the way it should be?
I would have thought that on high beam, both the low and high beam would be running?
Thanks
John Quinnell
2007 KLE500
Sydney Australia

Hi John, Your lights are working fine. Only one bulb is on at a time. Safe riding, Aaron

Cheers Aaron,
Thought I might be encountering some electrical gremlins ;-)
John Quinnell

Unless you press the 'pass' button on the left grip in which case both bulbs are lit together.

Thanks Lone Star. I actually tried that and the results were exactly how you described. It just seems strange that kawasaki didn't find it necessary to have all lights blazing on high beam?
JQ

It does seem weird. I just read about adding a relay so that when the high beam is on it triggers the relay to power the low beam from a direct (fused) feed from the battery. Actually doing this will make the light brighter anyway as there will be less current drop.

I might do this myself.

On a similar note I realised I will have to manage power comsumption on my KLE more than on previous bikes. I fitted 2 NARVA 55w fog lights and when I turn them on the voltage at the battery drops slowly from 14.5 to 12.5 so I have ordered 2 35w bulbs... hopefully 40w less drain will do the trick.

cheers
Tracy

I dunno mate - maybe a 'drain' issue on the battery or something. You will be surprised how bright the lights on a KLE are. I had a day ride recently with a mate (Gday Alec...) who has a KLE as well. I led most of the way and the light from his bike was surprisingly bright from a fairly good distance away - even through moderate dust - in my mirrors. I might get him to hit the high beam next time we're out to check that out as well. It gives me a little more confidence that we can be seen out there...

The KLE lights are some of the best standard ones I have seen on a d/s bike. Interestingly, the same light arrangment is shared with the KLR650 and the Z1000 roadie (Z1 is wired for two lights on high beam though).

I would be a little hesitant to relay in the high beam with the std 55W lights because of the overall current draw (especially adding heated grips and other accessories). I have converted to 35W HID's (Cheap car kit from ebay) and these reflectors work very well with the conversion (I have posted a how-to somewhere on here for the conversion and also the relay install)

Cheers
Ian

If you want more light you should check out Xenon (I think that's what they're called) bulbs. You can pick them up cheap on ebay. Also, elbow grease - they say you can lose 40% of light on dirt.