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Message started by loopedguru on 07/24/06 at 15:58:42

Title: Power Problem
Post by loopedguru on 07/24/06 at 15:58:42

I noticed that my headlight cycles between bright and not so bright at different times during my ride, seems to fluctuate with RPM's. Is this the sign of a problem? Or am I truly being the Newbie that I am?

Title: Re: Power Problem
Post by vroom1776 on 07/24/06 at 16:40:20

1st guess, if it really is fluctuating w/ rpms, your charging system or battery is on its way out. Easiest thing to do, is

1) make sure bettery connections are tight/good. If problem still persists, see below.

2) check battery water level and voltage. If low (on water) refill w/ distilled water. Charge. See if the problem persists. If it won't take a charge, get a new bettery. See if problem persists.

3) charging system shot. See repair manual.

OR it may be due to rpm vibration getting something loose. Seems to me if that were the case, it would more likely flash on/off, though.

So is it brighter/dimmer at high/low rpm, or is it just random?

Title: Re: Power Problem
Post by thumperclone on 07/24/06 at 18:15:58

had the same issue on a truck it was a loose ground from the headlamp..

Title: Re: Power Problem
Post by loopedguru on 07/26/06 at 07:54:27

It was a loose connection due to vibration..Man being a Newb sure is challenging!!

Title: Re: Power Problem
Post by thumperclone on 07/26/06 at 09:01:11

you found it great!!now your not a headlite newb!!
thats one of the great things about this site , learning from others.. 8)

Title: Re: Power Problem
Post by Reelthing on 07/26/06 at 11:47:00

loopedguru wrote:

It was a loose connection due to vibration..Man being a Newb sure is challenging!!

congrats - one of the best things about these bikes is you CAN figure them out -