Road Glide (Touring) Question
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Cruiser
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Road Glide (Touring) Question
I own a RG -07 that is a private import here to Sweden. Yes it is just like yours over there!
I've discovered some small differences comparing the US model and the International model.
Now I'm curios about a few things. I hope somebody are willing to answer me.
Usually in Europe we have single filament bulbs in the front turn signals, but on this US model there are dual filament bulbs....Why? And how do I turn the low watt on?
When I turn the ignition to ACC, the only thing thats happens are as follows. The light in the speedo and tach turns on. I can also use my brake light and my horn. The radio also of course. Is this as it should be? Or shall the ignition ACC do some more?
I've discovered some small differences comparing the US model and the International model.
Now I'm curios about a few things. I hope somebody are willing to answer me.
Usually in Europe we have single filament bulbs in the front turn signals, but on this US model there are dual filament bulbs....Why? And how do I turn the low watt on?
When I turn the ignition to ACC, the only thing thats happens are as follows. The light in the speedo and tach turns on. I can also use my brake light and my horn. The radio also of course. Is this as it should be? Or shall the ignition ACC do some more?
Road Warrior
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The front turn signals also operate as running lights. The lower power filament should light when the ignition is turned on. Your bulbs may be burned out or there may be a short circuit affecting those lights. This affects only the front turn signals. The rear ones are supposed to be single filament. Front bulb is type 1157 or similar with two filaments. Hope this helps.
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I wonder if the importer somehow disabled the running light (low watt) portion of the front signal lights to comply with the law in Sweden? Maybe there is a seperate fuse for those lights, and they simply pulled the fuse? I suppose it's possible that both bulbs are burned out, but it seems unlikely.
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I wonder if the importer somehow disabled the running light (low watt) portion of the front signal lights to comply with the law in Sweden? Maybe there is a seperate fuse for those lights, and they simply pulled the fuse? I suppose it's possible that both bulbs are burned out, but it seems unlikely.
Thats explain why they probably disconnected.
Another question.
When the ignition lock is in OFF position, can I lock it then with the key? Or can I only lock it in Steering Lock and ACC positions?
Tourer
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I could lock the ignition in the off position on older models. My 09 will not lock in the "Off" position.
Great choice of bikes by the way.
Great choice of bikes by the way.
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Thank you guys for the answers!
"racerdj: Are there alot HD of bikes in Europe?"
Oh yeas! There is a Harley in every streetcorner.
The number of Harleys here in Sweden have "exploded" the last 10-15 years.
I bought my first Harley 35 years ago. Back then Harleys were rare in Sweden and Europe.
But today!!!
"racerdj: Are there alot HD of bikes in Europe?"
Oh yeas! There is a Harley in every streetcorner.
The number of Harleys here in Sweden have "exploded" the last 10-15 years.
I bought my first Harley 35 years ago. Back then Harleys were rare in Sweden and Europe.
But today!!!
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"racerdj: Are there alot HD of bikes in Europe?"
Oh yeas! There is a Harley in every streetcorner.
The number of Harleys here in Sweden have "exploded" the last 10-15 years.
That's why you don't see many shovelheads on the road today. Thousands and thousands were shipped to europe in containers back in the 1980's.
Just curious, i have an E-code(european) headlight in my Road Glide that has a little running light bulb in it down below the 2 main lenses. What in the world is that for?
Oh yeas! There is a Harley in every streetcorner.
The number of Harleys here in Sweden have "exploded" the last 10-15 years.
That's why you don't see many shovelheads on the road today. Thousands and thousands were shipped to europe in containers back in the 1980's.
Just curious, i have an E-code(european) headlight in my Road Glide that has a little running light bulb in it down below the 2 main lenses. What in the world is that for?