what key position are you running it in? all the way left is off, 1 is run/lights, 2 is park. (on older ones).
lights in an air-cooled should come on w key. does it have an aftermarket cdi or is it stock? need details. did you try hi low beam? is the headlight switch ON? (yes it can be turned off)
lights in an air-cooled should come on w key. does it have an aftermarket cdi or is it stock? need details. did you try hi low beam? is the headlight switch ON? (yes it can be turned off)