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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 06:37 AM
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Just got back from a trip that during the ride the dash lights would work sometimes and not others. Got home started the bike the next day and the dash light are working again (at least in the garage) Anybody else experience this problem?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 07:01 AM
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They are on a light sensor. They only come on when it's getting dark. Could that be your issue?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Greg2012FLHTK
They are on a light sensor. They only come on when it's getting dark. Could that be your issue?
I didnt know that. Is there a way to leave them on? Thanks for the response
 
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 11:33 AM
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Is there a way to override or dis-connect the light sensor so the gauge lights stay on all the time?
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by FLTrooper
Is there a way to override or dis-connect the light sensor so the gauge lights stay on all the time?
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Don't know of any way. They may be able to do it with the Digital Tech but I don't think so.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 05:51 PM
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Locate the sensor and paint it black .
 
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Does anyone know where the light sensor is located and if so can a change be made to keep the dash lights on all the time vs. auto mode
 
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Old May 22, 2015 | 08:17 AM
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I believe the light sensor is in the tachometer face, right of center.

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It's in the speedometer right above the ABS light, just to the left of the "9" in 90. See "Controls and Indicators" section of your Owner's Manual.


CORRECTION (thanks Safety Man) The light sensor is in the tachometer just above the ABS light, and just to the left of the "7" in 70. See "Controls and Indicators" section in your Owner's Manual.
 

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Old May 22, 2015 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 14GuineaPig
It's in the speedometer right above the ABS light, just to the left of the "9" in 90. See "Controls and Indicators" section of your Owner's Manual.
On RK models it is, anything else it is in the tach just to the right of the dial as Safetyman said.
 
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