Interstate Headlights not working. Problem Solved!!

[BigBad1]

Neither of my headlights are working on high or low beam. I have been making some modifications and adding bling. I have removed the fairing and both the left and right (handlebar) switch housings.  I replaced both switch housings with chromes ones. I did not disconnect the battery when change them out. I have checked the fuse and its ok. I don't think is the starter switch because I get current at the blue wire with the white stripe. Could it be the hi/low switch, Or have a burnt out one or both of my relays. If one relay is fried such as the low beam relay, would the headlight still work on high beam. I am getting voltage through the red wire at the relays. What is the best way to check the relays? Any help would be appreciated.

[fordmano]

Have you tested for voltage at the headlight socket on either side and in High and low beam setting?

I would guess that you managed to disconnect something in the fairing accidently or missed putting one of the connectors/sockets back together.

[BigBad1]

I have checked for voltage at the headlight sockets and do not have any. I have also checked all the connectors in the fairing and they are connected and tight. I'm thinking I shorted out something like a relay when I changed the switch housings.

[Michvalk]

It is possible the start button is not returning all the way out after you changed the housings. I have been wrong before

[Ricky-D]

Pretty hard to short out a relay!

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[BigBad1]

The start switch was the first thing i checked. However, I was getting voltage at the blue wire with the white stripe which is the trigger from the start button and the button moves freely. I checked both relays and they were ok. Found that the hi/low switch is bad. Must have damaged it when I replace the covers. Pulled it appart and found the spring that pushes the copper contact agaist the switch laying in the bottom of the houseing. I broke the switch apart and made contact between the hot and low contact a the light come on. Its a shame you can't by just the switch. Anyway, I ordered a new housing for $58.25 plus shipping.  Ouch!! Thanks for all your help and input!!

[fordmano]