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Old May 23, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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I have been having this problem off and on for the last couple of months. Turn the ignition on and the high beam indicator comes on but no headlight. Start the bike and the indicator light goes off and headlight comes on and works fine. Started out doing this about once a week and has now progressed to where the indicator light is on all the time with no headlight what so ever. I have an appointment to have it checked out on Wed as the bike is still under warranty but since is Memorial Day weekend and I would like to do some riding I thought I'd ask if anyone has any ideas. I figure it for a loose connection or something like that. Any ideas would be helpfull. Bike is an 06 Wide Glide.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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Take a look at the plug on the headlight bulb and check the wires in it to see if anything is melted or corroded.
 
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Old May 24, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Yep, Plug on the headlight was loose. Soon as I undid he band and pulled it off the light came on a seems to be fine. I crimped the individual connectors down a little with some pliers to help make a more solid connection. Thanks!
 
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