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Old Aug 22, 2022 | 07:41 PM
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Battery is less than a year old
Yes load tested
 
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Old Aug 22, 2022 | 07:46 PM
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Have not replaced any fuses
I don't know if the tail light works with the ignition on. That is one of the blown blubs
Horn has not work since about 2 days after i bought the bike 11 years ago
The head light does not work. However the high Beam does
The left (sitting on the bike) does turn on now, but does not blink due the the rear bulb been blown
The right side (sitting on the bike) I don't know because both bulbs where blown
Again cant answer question about tail/brake light
 
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Old Aug 22, 2022 | 07:47 PM
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The reason i mentioned the coil being hot is because i was testing it last night and according to the you-tube videos the coil is working correctly.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2022 | 07:50 PM
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Oh and i am going to the store to buy some bulbs shortly and will report back, but the headlight might be an issue.
Also the trun signals on the indacator (by the netural light) are working now, they were not working early
 
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Old Aug 22, 2022 | 07:54 PM
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I have put a test light in where the fuse goes and it is hot. Took out the 4 fuses and check them for resistance and got the sme reading on all four fuses. However, i am not sure if that did, does, or could mean anything
 
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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 02:29 PM
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I have every light working correctly now. I have used a test light and know that i am not getting any power to the pink wire that runs to the coil, while the white/black wire is getting power.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 04:14 PM
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I have every light working correctly now. I have used a test light and know that i am not getting any power to the pink wire that runs to the coil, while the white/black wire is getting power.
On any H-D I ever worked on... the pink wire is for the Tach... Should be on Trigger side of Coil..Not with White wire...that is switched 12v
 
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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 04:38 PM
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Trouble shooting is a step by step process. A lot of if not this tan this to it. Mix in the very good chnace more than one issue is involved. Details are a must.
 
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I don`t know why the OP is even posting, he is stumbling around with his guesswork, telling us nothing and obviously not listening to any suggestions.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 11:12 PM
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Really Dan
If you would to look i have answered EVERY question you have asked days ago. If you would take i minute and scroll through the post you would see that, maybe put on your glasses or something
Thank you
 
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