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Old 09-03-2015, 06:10 PM
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Hello all,

Last night while riding home my headlight would dim a bit and then gradually brighten back up. This would occur at what felt like random intervals.

Where should I start troubleshooting this?

Thanks.
 
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Old 09-03-2015, 07:34 PM
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First you need to tell us the model and year of the bike...
 
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Old 09-03-2015, 07:41 PM
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Check the plug on the rear of the bulb for burning or melting.
 
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Old 09-05-2015, 08:25 AM
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Haha, sorry.

It's a 2010 Wide Glide.

No signs of burning or any other abnormalities around the connections to the headlight.
 
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possible battery going bad, have it load tested. make sure regulator has GOOD ground and all connections good.
 
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Time for a charging system check. Check the output from the stator and make sure the regulator is charging back to the battery. Report back with findings...
 
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