Dunno 'bout the rest of it, but on the 2nd gen Nighthawks ('91-'03)
the headlight is designed to turn off whenever the starter is engaged.

I'm thinking the 80s versions are the same.

On Aug 19, 3:33 pm, shauncho <[email protected]> wrote:
> Greetings all,
>
> I'm a newbie here and I have an issue with my 1985 NHs.  Bike lost power 
> while riding.  When I hit start button, no click at ign. relay switch/coil.  
> New batt.  lights are bright but headlight goes out when i push starter 
> switch.  Does anyone have any ideas?  I have the factory service manual but 
> unclear on how ign. coils are tested.  seems to show continuity test between 
> plug wires at coil end with wires disconnected from coil but connected to 
> plugs.  seems this should be infinite resistence which is what I read but 
> manual says 16.3 to 21.7 kohms.  resistence between primary terms within spec 
> of 2.7 ohms +/- 10%.  any ideas.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Shauncho

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