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Old Apr 29, 2017 | 04:54 PM
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i just got a 2009 rocker c with 14000 miles . i rode it to work this morning when it was still dark and my headlight and all the lights go from bright to dim every few seconds , likes its going from 12 volt to 6 volts and back to 12 volt over and over all the way to work ,no engine light or any trouble lights are coming . anyone have a idea what it may be doing this ? thanks norman
 

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Old Apr 29, 2017 | 05:04 PM
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Stator or voltage regulator shitting out on you. Troubleshoot the VR first.
 
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First charge the battery and have it load tested.

Clean all battery cable connections.

Once these are good, then you can troubleshoot the charging system.
 
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battery is good , 12.76 on the meter
 
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its the voltage reg. i put the meter on the battery and it was 12.75 then i started the bike and it drop to 5.5 then 3.2 never went up past 10 volts . thank you for your help
 
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A battery that drops below 9.5 v starting is not considered good.
Do what Dan suggested and charge the battery and get it tested.
 
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