poor lighting 2010 heritage
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From: Newcastle, Ca.
Is the diode circuit, passing lamps, powered by the headlamp wire/circuit. If it is, you are drawing more amps through the headlamp wire then it is designed for. Not saying its a problem, just something to look at.
People have changed to other bulbs in the passing lamps with good results. From what I recall they had to modify the bulb plugs and be careful how hot the bulbs may get.
People have changed to other bulbs in the passing lamps with good results. From what I recall they had to modify the bulb plugs and be careful how hot the bulbs may get.
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It just allows them to stay on when you flip to hi beams.
Believe me it helps a bunch.
If it was drawing to much current for the circuit it would blow the fuse. I've had no problems and have had them this way for over a year. I ride with the high beam on. For those that are curious I will measure the current and post it.
The reason I did this is for more light at night. And to give as much visibility as I can for the idiots that might turn in front of me during the day. Which happen in '08. Damn near killed me.
Last edited by wlbowers; Jun 1, 2010 at 11:46 AM.
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Have you thought that maybe your lights are out of alignment? Have someone ride in front of you....if they can't see your lights or they look "dim" I bet they aren't aligned correctly...that was my issue when my bike was new....which wasn't discovered until a friend was in front of me and noticed the "dim lights". There are many upgrade options however with bulbs... some better than others...some a waste of money.
That was the problem I had, mostly the driving light on mine were really low, they didn't help at all at first.
I had to adjust the main beam and let the dealer do the driving lights, need a special socket to tighten them after their loosened..
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That was the problem I had, mostly the driving light on mine were really low, they didn't help at all at first.
I had to adjust the main beam and let the dealer do the driving lights, need a special socket to tighten them after their loosened..
That was the problem I had, mostly the driving light on mine were really low, they didn't help at all at first.
I had to adjust the main beam and let the dealer do the driving lights, need a special socket to tighten them after their loosened..
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
why not let the dealer do it.. thats what the warranty is for......
theres several thread in here on make the driving lights stay on all the time....SEARCH....
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