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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 12:59 PM
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My dyna was dead after we had a cold snap, so I threw the trickle charger on it. Fired it up, and noticed the headlight isn't working. It works on bright, but not on dim. Suggestions? Do I need a new headlight? If so, I might go ahead and get an LED any advice on LED lights? Thanks.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 01:16 PM
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probably just a burnt out bulb
 
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ch6551
probably just a burnt out bulb
yep. truck light is one brand of LED.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 02:54 PM
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Truck lite does not make that size headlight. Probably just the bulb. Looking for excuse to get led go for it. No regrets worth every penny.
 
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sorry if you had too ask such a simple question,,, take your bike too a shop too be fixed before you **** it up.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 06:31 PM
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sorry if you had too ask such a simple question,,, take your bike too a shop too be fixed before you **** it up.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 06:37 PM
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5 1/2" Daymaker=300.
new H4 bulb 5-$50
Now you decide.
 
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Originally Posted by RANGER73
5 1/2" Daymaker=300.
new H4 bulb 5-$50
Now you decide.
must be high prices your side off the world,,, here in Australia $10 bucks for a globe ,, 5 minutes too install, okay maybe a few more minutes too remove the SOA wanna be fairing,
 
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I know I can replace the bulb cheaper, but an LED would be badass...
 
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Originally Posted by loopie
sorry if you had too ask such a simple question,,, take your bike too a shop too be fixed before you **** it up.
And then there's ole' Loopie, always willing to pitch-in with an ever positive word!

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... okay maybe a few more minutes too remove the SOA wanna be fairing,
And yet again in the same thread with grace and dignity!

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I know I can replace the bulb cheaper, but an LED would be badass...
I just noticed the chrome Bobcat, nice! When opportunity knocks you don't make it wait at the door, order a Daymaker from Surdyke; Chop Chop!
 
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