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Strange Problem Riding to Work This Morning - 5/20/2008 6:54:19 AM    harley_jeff   Posts: 98 Joined: 8/2/2007 From: Northern California Status: offline The check engine light came on along with the battery symbol and the tach and the speedo went dead.  Engine ran fine.  6th speed indicator also would not illuminate.  The LED clock and odometer were on, but the mileage was not incrementing.  I've got the bike in the parking lot at work right now.  Any ideas?   '07 Low Rider w/T-Max Post #: 1

RE: Strange Problem Riding to Work This Morning - 5/20/2008 7:26:07 AM    Scooter Wench Posts: 593 Joined: 2/27/2008 Status: offline Gremlin Bell? LOL Sorry, wish I could help you other than that.  My first call would be to the dealer although a lot of times they aren't much help either!  Maybe just a short in the wiring to your panel? _____________________________ Karen Ponte Vedra, FL '08 FXDF Fat Bob (in reply to harley_jeff) Post #: 2

RE: Strange Problem Riding to Work This Morning - 5/20/2008 7:54:31 AM    RSA05FXDWGI Posts: 137 Joined: 5/12/2008 Status: offline I had a similar problem with my WG, turned out to be a short in the switches in the front brake housing.  Didn't damage anything, but had no instrument function.  Worth a look, hopefully that is all it is. _____________________________ "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming... WOW - What a Ride!" (in reply to Scooter Wench) Post #: 3

RE: Strange Problem Riding to Work This Morning - 5/20/2008 7:54:59 AM    flynavy Posts: 533 Joined: 7/31/2007 Status: offline Sounds as if the bike is running completely off the regulator. I could be wrong, but I thought most of the indicators, accessories and gauges ran off the battery. Check your battery voltage disconnected from the bike. If it's lower than 12 volts just sitting, re-charge it or get a new one. But first make sure the connections are tight on the battery terminals. _____________________________ 2007 FXDB Stage I Vance & Hines Straightshots Ness Big Sucker A/C V&H Fuelpak Nightrider XIED's (in reply to Scooter Wench) Post #: 4

RE: Strange Problem Riding to Work This Morning - 5/20/2008 11:24:17 AM    harley_jeff   Posts: 98 Joined: 8/2/2007 From: Northern California Status: offline Went out to the parking lunch at lunch and started the bike and everything works OK.  Huh.  I also spoke to Zippers and they have seen this a few times before and described it as a 'one time' thing.  I will check all the battery connections and fork wire bundles when I get home.  Thanks for the advice. (in reply to flynavy) Post #: 5

RE: Strange Problem Riding to Work This Morning - 5/20/2008 12:09:18 PM    Slipstrm Posts: 199 Joined: 9/9/2007 Status: offline Its good that its cleared up, but I hate it when there is an  intermittant bug like that. I'd check the power and Battery connections for sure. _____________________________ "It seems to take no time at all, A momentary lapse of reason that binds a life for life" (in reply to harley_jeff) Post #: 6

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