2018+ Softail Models Breakout

Security light comes on during freeway riding or hard acceleration

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Old May 13, 2021 | 04:08 PM
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Nope never gives me a code .
It will, you just have to look for it. I found this thread helpful at the time via the search function. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-stays-on.html

In my case it was the front brake switch which is a known problem. The FP3, or other tuners I suppose, will read codes for you and tell you, in English, what it is.

Based on what you described, next time it occurs, play with the front brake lever and see it it goes off. That would confirm it is the switch remaining open.
 
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Old May 17, 2021 | 12:22 PM
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Saturday I got ready to go for a short ride and neither the brake light or tail light worked, put in new, will see how long this lasts. I have never had to change out bulbs like I have on this motorcycle. On my 4th regulator, too. Not seeing any type of sticky brake switch.
 
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Old May 17, 2021 | 10:04 PM
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Saturday I got ready to go for a short ride and neither the brake light or tail light worked, put in new, will see how long this lasts. I have never had to change out bulbs like I have on this motorcycle. On my 4th regulator, too. Not seeing any type of sticky brake switch.
If you're changing regulators that's what's blowing your bulbs
 
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Old May 17, 2021 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Payson
It will, you just have to look for it. I found this thread helpful at the time via the search function. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-stays-on.html

In my case it was the front brake switch which is a known problem. The FP3, or other tuners I suppose, will read codes for you and tell you, in English, what it is.

Based on what you described, next time it occurs, play with the front brake lever and see it it goes off. That would confirm it is the switch remaining open.
No codes they just pop up on the display Don't have any.
 
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Old May 18, 2021 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by SoCaRider
If you're changing regulators that's what's blowing your bulbs
Harley changed the regulators under warranty, probably the one on there now was in November. Bulbs have gone at different times than the regulators. But, I am sure it's all related. Never a code.
 
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Old May 18, 2021 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by slw210
Harley changed the regulators under warranty, probably the one on there now was in November. Bulbs have gone at different times than the regulators. But, I am sure it's all related. Never a code.
That sux, whats causing the regulators to go bad be my concern.
Warranty will run out.
 
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Old May 18, 2021 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Payson
It will, you just have to look for it. I found this thread helpful at the time via the search function. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-stays-on.html

In my case it was the front brake switch which is a known problem. The FP3, or other tuners I suppose, will read codes for you and tell you, in English, what it is.

Based on what you described, next time it occurs, play with the front brake lever and see it it goes off. That would confirm it is the switch remaining open.
Hey you were right I looked on my power vision and there was a hidden fault break switch low ,so I cleared that and the switch has been adjusted to wait and see if the light comes back
 
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Old May 19, 2021 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by SoCaRider
Hey you were right I looked on my power vision and there was a hidden fault break switch low ,so I cleared that and the switch has been adjusted to wait and see if the light comes back

Glad it worked out for you.
 
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