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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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This is the 2nd time since new in March, seems strange all the other lights are ok. anybody else?
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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It mite be a bad ground but I would have it replaced under HD warranty.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 03:00 AM
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Good call on the bad ground I would think.
 
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Originally Posted by DPete
This is the 2nd time since new in March, seems strange all the other lights are ok. anybody else?
Where did you take the picture? I have either been there, or I need to go, beautiful!!!
 
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 05:13 AM
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Where did you take the picture? I have either been there, or I need to go, beautiful!!!
Pic is crossing the Sierra's on Ca. hwy.108 "Sonora pass" Will mention the ground to the dealer
 

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Well I have been there I'll bet. Grew up in the SF Bay Area (Sunnyvale). Traveled all over that part of the state when I was a kid going camping and stuff. It just looked familiar for some reason..............kind of that weird, deja vu, feeling when I saw the picture.
 
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I just replaced my radio a few days ago and didn't notice till last night my volt meter light was out...but my bike is older so it has an excuse
 
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