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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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I put ape hangers on my '06 night train this past weekend, and everything worked great. Yesterday after getting home from an after work ride, I noticed the headlight was out. I replaced the bulb, but no joy. I checked the connection under the tank, seems okay, maybe a slight touch of corrosion but nothing significant. Any idea what would cause it to go out?
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Check the ground connection in the can.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by golfblues
Check the ground connection in the can.
+1 check the ground.

Do you have a test light? If not go get one at an auto store, they are super cheep and come in handy for things like this.
 
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+1 check the ground.

Do you have a test light? If not go get one at an auto store, they are super cheep and come in handy for things like this.
^^^^+2 ^^^^^

had the same prob. when i changed out my bars/light...
 
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Ground inside the headlight seems fine, wires are plugged into the connector as per normal. Gonna borrow a buddies voltmeter this afternoon and start investigating further. Appreciate the help and tips.
 
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Internally wired bars??? Probably have a short at your splices.
 
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bars are internally wired, but the headlight wiring doesn't run through them. All controls from the hand grips(Directions, start button, horn etc) work fine.
 
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Sure enough, it was something simple, just a fuse! Thanks harleygoodies.
 
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