XB12Scg 2009 Headlight/Blinker/Tail light "issues"
I'll keep it simple:
Headlight: Currently not working at all. Last fall the Hi-beam was about as bright as my iphone light and the Low-beam would cut out randomly when I turned the steering wheel. So I bought an aftermarket HID (Tempest) to replace in the spring.
Blinkers: Work only when I turn the steering wheel to a certain position. Also don't work when it gets really hot out, but I believe that's due to a bad relay (correct me if I'm misled).
Tail Light: Have never had a problem before, but now does not work at all.
Outside of these 3 things, every other electrical component seems to work/run fine.
Things I have done:
-I have checked the "lamp" fuse and it is fine.
-Have a brand new aftermarket headlight kit to insure the bulbs are not the problem.
Things I have read and am going to try:
-Read that the ground connected to the triple clamp pulls out easy and could be the cause of my blinker/head light problem.
-Will remove wind screen frame to look for loose/worn wires.
-Might buy a voltage meter to trace the tail light issue.
Am I missing anything or on the right path? Are the ground cables up front connected to the tail light issue or should I look elsewhere? I'm mainly looking for some sage Buell advice from some veterans before I go electrical problem hunting.
Thanks!