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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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For about a year now my lights have been dimming while riding. I had a local shop look at it and my battery light and engine light is now on. I just replaced the voltage regulator and same lights are still on but now my starter is making a noise. The battery has been on a trickle charger for about a week. Any ideas before going to the deallership?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Start checking all your ground connections,i.e. battery grounds to chassis and to starter. You didn't mention age/year of bike, could be corrosion on some of those connections. If all that checks good, time to do a stator diagnostics.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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Take it to the dealer. Why put up w/ a poorly maintained bike for a year?
 
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