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Old Apr 23, 2022 | 04:15 AM
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Hi.
My rear lamp has start flickering, only when the engine is running. Maybe a loose connector? Where to start looking?
The bike is a RK 2002 Custom Classic.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2022 | 06:04 AM
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Rear lamp? Which one?

If it is the taillight, look at the front running lights, are they flickering also?

Always do the simple, cheap stuff first.

What is the simplest, cheapest thing to do? Check the bulb.

Check the connector for the rear lighting, make sure the pins and sockets inside the connector look good and none are pushed out of the connector.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2022 | 03:18 PM
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The problem is solved.
I opened the tail light and all looks brand new! But the bulb had bad connection in the socket, a splash with elektrospray solved the problem.
 
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Originally Posted by Steinom
The problem is solved.
I opened the tail light and all looks brand new! But the bulb had bad connection in the socket, a splash with elektrospray solved the problem.
My first go to's with lights or ignition issues is check for dirty or loose connections and grounds.
 
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