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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 10:31 AM
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I am putting a new tail light on my bike and the guy needs to know if i have a 6 volt or 12 volt?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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12 volt
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Either he is pulling your leg, or you need to find a new guy.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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If your Harley was built in the last 40 or so years, it is a 12 Volt system.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Beemervet
Either he is pulling your leg, or you need to find a new guy.
it is an antique Light i guess thats why he is asking
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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And, you don't know what your bike's battery is? Really? Dah?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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Buy two six volt lites and go from there.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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Wow!!!!!!!
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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Is it a John Deere or a Massey Ferguson tractor that the OP is referring to?
 
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