Help with an electrical problem.
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Road Master
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Help with an electrical problem.
I'm posting this up looking for some ideas on a problem that showed up while out riding last night. I have an '06 Dyna Street Bob with around 3000 miles. While out riding last night I noticed that the headlight would dim and then return to normal brightness. At first I figured it was just a loose connection somewhere, so I cut my ride short and started home. During my ride home this "dimming" of the headlight got progressively worse, and started to affect the running light feature of the front turn signals. At one point, I realized that I had no lights on the front of the bike for about 10 seconds, and then everything came back on. I promptly found a well lit parking lot, pulled over, and called a buddy to pick me up. I got a ride home, hitched the trailer on to my truck, and drove back out to retrieve my bike.
So here is where I need some help. Based on the dimming of the lights, I'd assume it's either a battery or alternator problem. However, the bike seemed fine except for the lights, and if it had been a daylight ride I never would have noticed the issue. When I returned to pick up the bike, the alarm disabled properly and the bike fired right up.
Recently I had an issue with a Kuryakyn Panacea LED Taillight and the Panacea wiring harness. Both of these were replaced, as were the load equalizers. The front LED turnsignals and the rear Panacea LED turnsignals were unaffected by this earlier problem, and were not replaced.
At this point my work schedule won't allow me to get the bike into a shop until Tuesday. I was hoping some of the guru's on this site might be able to suggest some troubleshooting ideas.
So here is where I need some help. Based on the dimming of the lights, I'd assume it's either a battery or alternator problem. However, the bike seemed fine except for the lights, and if it had been a daylight ride I never would have noticed the issue. When I returned to pick up the bike, the alarm disabled properly and the bike fired right up.
Recently I had an issue with a Kuryakyn Panacea LED Taillight and the Panacea wiring harness. Both of these were replaced, as were the load equalizers. The front LED turnsignals and the rear Panacea LED turnsignals were unaffected by this earlier problem, and were not replaced.
At this point my work schedule won't allow me to get the bike into a shop until Tuesday. I was hoping some of the guru's on this site might be able to suggest some troubleshooting ideas.
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RE: Help with an electrical problem.
Battery should read over 12volts just sitting there,,,,,start the bike up and the battery voltage should be up around 13-14 volts,,,,,,the stator should put out around 60volts AC wit the regulator disconneted.....just a few quick tests,,,,,sounds like something going on wit your signals mod maybe.....
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Road Master
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RE: Help with an electrical problem.
So I found myself bored and impatient and decided to investigate the problem further. I checked the arming and disarming of the alarm, no problem. I checked the operation of all lights, no problem. I tried to start the motor to "recreate" the problem. One click, then dead. No start, no lights, no nothing. I cycle the key, and have nothing. Well, let me be more specific, I have one dead bike. Looks like it's off to the shop as soon as possible.
Road Warrior
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RE: Help with an electrical problem.
first off you are running led lights that were made by a 12 year old in Korea
quit buying and suporting forien labor
I can send you to a guy here in the states that makes the best led lights only problem with him is there is such a demand for his product that he has a waiting list
but his quality is far more superior to the others on the market
www.heavycycles.com
tell Joe that Crusher sent you
quit buying and suporting forien labor
I can send you to a guy here in the states that makes the best led lights only problem with him is there is such a demand for his product that he has a waiting list
but his quality is far more superior to the others on the market
www.heavycycles.com
tell Joe that Crusher sent you
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Road Master
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RE: Help with an electrical problem.
Ok, I've got one vote for I bought from the wrong company. While possibly a valid commentary, it doesn't help with my situation.
Anyone out there with some constructive help?
Anyone out there with some constructive help?
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RE: Help with an electrical problem.
It's a beautiful day to ride, and the bikes in the shop. 
Dropped her off, and without even getting it on the lift, they said they found a loose ground on the front end and a rubber stop missing on the kickstand that was allowing it to ground out to the frame. Hope to have a full assessment of the issue soon.
Dropped her off, and without even getting it on the lift, they said they found a loose ground on the front end and a rubber stop missing on the kickstand that was allowing it to ground out to the frame. Hope to have a full assessment of the issue soon.
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