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Old Nov 7, 2020 | 01:48 AM
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Hi I’m a first time rider just bought by self a 2014 harley while another friend bought a 2015 I noticed that his front indicators work as DRLs while mine are only acting as blinkers just wanted to know is there a setting for that or is it due to the year change.

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Old Nov 7, 2020 | 04:17 AM
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Check your particular model against the wiring diagram - https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....a8ca90c92!!1!2

If you remove the lens cap is the bulb double or single filament?

Most HDI models do not have running lights in the indicator.

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Old Nov 7, 2020 | 04:24 AM
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Maybe the previous owner didn't like the DRLs and modified the wiring . I once bought a GSX 1100 that was imported into the UK from the US and all I had to do to disable the running lights was disconnect the third wire once I'd figured out which one . Having said that , my 04 Roadster has conventional indicators in the British style and no extra wires . Perhaps there are different vehicle regs in different states .
 
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I was checking the MOT document the other day and it is now permitted to have running lights in the indicators. I think that is a recent change.
 
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Originally Posted by Andy from Sandy
Check your particular model against the wiring diagram - https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....a8ca90c92!!1!2

If you remove the lens cap is the bulb double or single filament?

Most HDI models do not have running lights in the indicator.

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single filament that’s probably a bad sign !
 
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Old Nov 7, 2020 | 01:23 PM
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Answers your question why you don't have running lights!
 
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Originally Posted by Andy from Sandy
Answers your question why you don't have running lights!
I'm sure myb imported GSX 1100 had single filament bulbs . The indicators were permanently on but when I indicated they went Off and On rather than On and Off and the other side just stayed on . Too confusing for British car drivers so I sorted them out .
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