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Headlight settings
My 2007 spec KLE500 low beam operates high beam and low beam independently. One globe on at a time only. A lot of other bikes have this system, so I thought that this was the way it was on my bike.
But then I had a squizz through the service manual (that I downloaded from this forum...thanks man!!), and it says that on high beam, both globes should be lit.:confused1:
Before I go searching for blown fuses etc, I want to know what other guys have.  Maybe mine is a different spec from the model in the service manual (although they don't suggest this (they usually specify that certain things may not apply to certain spec models)).
Any feedback from other owners would be appreciated.
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That's incorrect, if the specs are still the same. Mine operates both globes separately so that the pass light still works on high beam.
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I remember reading a hint on another forum about another bike that used to commonly burn out voltage regulators...the accepted solution was to stick a small 12 fan to the regulator [the type that is used to keep pc processors cool]. If you were to wire this fan up through the ignition switch so it runs whenever the bike is turned on [might be best to do it via a 12v relay] it should keep the regulator cool and prevent it burning out. The cheaper regulator and a cheap fan still work out a quarter of the price of a new Kawasaki replacement!
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Regulator problems
Hello Brian.
Thanks for the feedback.
I went through the faultfinding file which link i posted previously, and found that I had 2 bad joints on the signal wire that runs from the battery through the ignition and back to the sensing wire on the regulator. White towards the ignition, and brown from the ignition to the regulator. It was telling the regulator that the battery was at 11.5 volts, while it was at 14volts already. It then tried to over cook the battery, and then blew the regulator. A small file and lots of contact cleaner, and all is well again. Had a 2 day run of 11 hours and 9 hours one after the other, and no more regulator problems. I would suggest you guiys download the charging fault finding diagram, and add to the service manual. Also, I am sure the same fault will show up in all the bikes some time or later.
Hope this info helps.
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pleco, where can i find this charging fault finding diagram?
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Charging fault finding
Hello Luuk.
First, all my thanks and gratefulness to you for making the manual available. You are THE MAN! 
You should find the file at this link:
http://www.electrosport.com/Images/fault_finding.pdf
Otherwise pop me a mail, and I will send it to you. I suggest printing it and adding it to the manual. It will save you a few bucks, and sort out any breakdowns like I had.
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I'm sure this fault finding procedure will be well used, thanks to all for providing. Glad you found the fault, pleco.
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Originally Posted by Pleco
Hello Luuk.
First, all my thanks and gratefulness to you for making the manual available. You are THE MAN!
You should find the file at this link:
http://www.electrosport.com/Images/fault_finding.pdf
Otherwise pop me a mail, and I will send it to you. I suggest printing it and adding it to the manual. It will save you a few bucks, and sort out any breakdowns like I had.
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thanks mate. ill sure use it
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High / low beam - one globe or two
I've just bought myself a 2007 KLE500. It's the first bike I've had for 25 years so I've been a little out of biking tech. After initially thinking I had a blown bulb on the way to the parts shop, I discovered that each beam had its own side with no state of working in unison - exactly as you describe for your bike.
Can you give me the link to the owners manual and any other helpful stuff? When I rode back in the old days, I would always buy a Haynes workshop manual for my current bike. Is that still the best option - are there others?
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My 2007 spec KLE500 low beam operates high beam and low beam independently. One globe on at a time only. A lot of other bikes have this system, so I thought that this was the way it was on my bike.
But then I had a squizz through the service manual (that I downloaded from this forum...thanks man!!), and it says that on high beam, both globes should be lit.:confused1:
Before I go searching for blown fuses etc, I want to know what other guys have. Maybe mine is a different spec from the model in the service manual (although they don't suggest this (they usually specify that certain things may not apply to certain spec models)).
Any feedback from other owners would be appreciated.
Cheers
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High beam
Hello guys,
I'm a newbie on the forum, so I need to introduce myself. I'm a (51) old biker. I live in France. I've chosen a KLE for it's the cheapest bicylinder trail bike, and my purpose is to make it closer to an adventure bike. If you share the idea, then have a look at my site :
http://michel.erard.free.fr
The site is both in French and English. Any help to improve the english translation is welcome.
I don't drive much by night, but I've tested it, and share(d) your concern. When you use the passing button, you get the real high beam, with both bulbs, so you see what you should have...
A friend of mine with a KLE thought the same. So we went to the dealer's and asked for him to modify what's needed to have both bulbs litten on high beam position.
He did the job, and all I can say is that it works and he had to add a relay (if it's the right english word). He didn't share the secret...  
It'll be cheaper if you have the modification done during a service session.
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Headlight beams & Smoke Issue Update
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Originally Posted by AluBoxesAddict
Hello guys,
I don't drive much by night, but I've tested it, and share(d) your concern. When you use the passing button, you get the real high beam, with both bulbs, so you see what you should have...
A friend of mine with a KLE thought the same. So we went to the dealer's and asked for him to modify what's needed to have both bulbs litten on high beam position.
He did the job, and all I can say is that it works and he had to add a relay (if it's the right english word). He didn't share the secret...
It'll be cheaper if you have the modification done during a service session.
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Hi All
Yes Michel, yes that is the advice that I have recieved, although it was not from a dealer but another motorbike workshop. I'm a little concerned with doing any electrical modicfications as I know they can cause problems later on. At the moment, when I need good light I run the dipped beam with my finger on the pass (high) beam button as well. It's fine for short trips, but definitely not good for long distance. Also, I don't know if I'm causing another problem by holding the pass beam button for a long time.
Also, an update on the mysterious white smoke issue mentioned a while back...
I checked all the electrical connections, starter motor mountings (thx Peter S)and various intake/exhaust manifolds/connections (thx Pleco) and found nothing wrong. Smoke has never re-appeared though! I now think that it was just some water that may have collected in an electrical connector that shorted for a split second.? :confused1:
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I've just bought myself a 2007 KLE500. It's the first bike I've had for 25 years so I've been a little out of biking tech. After initially thinking I had a blown bulb on the way to the parts shop, I discovered that each beam had its own side with no state of working in unison - exactly as you describe for your bike.
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Yep Same here. My manual actually says that only one works at a time. If you want both to work then hold down the paas switch
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Hi Barry, A bit late in response but only just seen it, My 2007 spec 500 only has one h/light on at a time....would be better if it could have both for high beam ....TDMalcolm
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My 2007 spec KLE500 low beam operates high beam and low beam independently. One globe on at a time only. A lot of other bikes have this system, so I thought that this was the way it was on my bike.
But then I had a squizz through the service manual (that I downloaded from this forum...thanks man!!), and it says that on high beam, both globes should be lit.:confused1:
Before I go searching for blown fuses etc, I want to know what other guys have. Maybe mine is a different spec from the model in the service manual (although they don't suggest this (they usually specify that certain things may not apply to certain spec models)).
Any feedback from other owners would be appreciated.
Cheers
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