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Old Mar 24, 2018 | 05:19 PM
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When i squeeze my clutch my highbeam comes on when i let off clutch goes back to low beam.. Anyone have an idea of what could be going on?
 
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I bet it is a pinched wire.
Or the switch assembly is loose/broken.
Remove the handlebar switch assembly and have a look.
Good luck.
 
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Any recent handlebar, grip, and/or wiring mods?
 
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I believe Kenny94945 hit the nail on the head. OP seems too perplexed at the symptom, and not knowing the cause.
 
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Originally Posted by Derricklw
When i squeeze my clutch my highbeam comes on when i let off clutch goes back to low beam.. Anyone have an idea of what could be going on?
Welcome to the forum. Take the time to properly introduce yourself and provide the year and model of your motorcycle. Think about when the issue started and what you did prior to the problem starting.
 
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I would agree with the other posts and check for pinched switch wire. No problem with the horn or left signal which would be in the came cable group?
 
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