1997 Yamaha big bear high beam issue

[GeesusCrisp]

I've got a 1997 yamaha big bear 350 4x4 and when I switch from low to high beam the lights turn off. Just going back to low beam doesn't turn them back on, you have to turn the switch to the off position and then back to low. 

[Mech]

If the handlebar switch turns the lights on and switches the beam, I'd suspect the switch.

If there's a separate switch to turn them on, I'd suspect either a bad connection somewhere or a relay if there is one.

I'm not familiar with  the system but if I have a manual I'll try and have a look later.

[GeesusCrisp]

Thanks for your help. Maybe I'll pull the switch apart and check /clean the contacts. 

[Mech]

Yeah it sounds like it pushes the contact along to low, then along to high, but then there's some lost movement such that it doesn't pull it back down to low, you have to go beyond that point to move the sliding contact .. The switch will have little springs and ball bearings to make it "clicky", don't drop them.. 

[GeesusCrisp]

Yeah I'll bet you're right... That makes sense. Thank you