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Old Oct 6, 2016 | 11:56 AM
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I've got a 2010 Dyna, I've replaced all my regular lights with LED lights. The bike ran fine for a couple of years, a month ago it started back firing and stalling, I got it home and noticed the lights were also blinking rapidly. Someone told me they had a similar issue, he replaced the voltage regulator and the problem went away. I replaced the voltage regulator, I thought that was it. After about 50 - 60 miles all the same problems came back. Unfortunately for me this is an intermittent problem, sometimes the bike runs fine, this makes it difficult to diagnose. I have one plug in load balancer installed, I'm not sure if it is the right size or type or if this is the solution.

I am lucky to have a Sporty to putt around town, but I need my Dyna for longer trips. If any of y'all got any ideas I'd really appreciate it

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Old Oct 6, 2016 | 12:49 PM
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Check all your charging system wiring...battery, chassis ground, starter, regulator, etc...

Sounds to me like something is loose.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2016 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by cggorman
Check all your charging system wiring...battery, chassis ground, starter, regulator, etc...

Sounds to me like something is loose.
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I am not sure what kind of light configuration or modifications you have but I am thinking that if you have not installed a module and converted the rear turn signals to brake/turn signals, then running LEDs on all four turn/run lights might call for two load balancers, one for each pair of lights...

edited to add that I don't think this anything to do with your charging problem...
 

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Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ
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Yep. You have a ground issue.
 
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