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Old May 21, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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the one thats on the speedo that is..
mine seems to be on whilst im riding anybody know why?
otherwise it acts normally when bike switched off etc..
thanks..
 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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yeah if you changed your turn signals or brake lights it will cause that to happen.
 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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my key light comes on while i'm riding too, I just made a mental note to block it out of my mind, just like how I blocked that my dad was a male nurse.
 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Was your mom in the Army too. Man that sucks.
 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by pointdogg48
yeah if you changed your turn signals or brake lights it will cause that to happen.
thought that might be linked to it..cheers
 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 04:40 PM
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Had the same thing happen to me a few weeks ago. It turns out the front right directional reflector came loose causing the hot bulb to burn right through the amber bezel. The bulb then burned out causing the red key light to come on. Once the bulb is replaced, you have to clear the DT code. The key light will then stay off. I had to order a new amber bezel. By the way, the front directional bulb number is #191 which I found at Autozone for $1.98. The standard auto bulb # 1157 can be used as a replacement for $1.05, it's not as bright as the 191 bulb though.
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by HeelDragger
Had the same thing happen to me a few weeks ago. It turns out the front right directional reflector came loose causing the hot bulb to burn right through the amber bezel. The bulb then burned out causing the red key light to come on. Once the bulb is replaced, you have to clear the DT code. The key light will then stay off. I had to order a new amber bezel. By the way, the front directional bulb number is #191 which I found at Autozone for $1.98. The standard auto bulb # 1157 can be used as a replacement for $1.05, it's not as bright as the 191 bulb though.
i only have my rear turn signals wired in at the moment i suspect when i wire the front ones in it will be ok (whats a DT code?) thx
 
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Old May 23, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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DT code is Diagnostic Code that is retrieved from speedo by holding in reset button on speedo and then turning ignition key to on. HD service manual has good right up on reading codes and resetting them.
 
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is it normal that the red light key turns on it you drag your bike without starting it up ?
cz that is happening to me each time since i have installed SE exhaust and they are loud
so i have to drag it out f the garage before starting it otherwise the neighbor will kill me
 
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