troubleshooting possible electrical problem

[cesperon]

Hi All.. long time lurker but new member & poster....


I have a 2007 Lance Vintage Scooter (Gy6) I am having electrical/battery issues and headlamp issues so I am wondering if the two might be connected.

#1 no highbeam- low works just fine but hi-beam.. nothing. I don't think this headlamp has two filaments. (it looks like this http://www.scooterdynasty.com/headli...escooters.aspx

#2 Can't start with key-- will kick start just fine but no matter how long I drive it- it doesn't seem to be charging the battery- not even enough to turn the key & move the needles on the gauges.

So I'm pretty sure I will be needing a new battery- but I am just wondering if the headlight issue might be related and there might be a bigger problem..

Any thoughts?