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Old May 19, 2011 | 11:48 PM
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I have a 2009 Ultra and when I put the brights on I loose my spot lights, is this normal?

I also installed LED spots and headlights now IM loosing my speed gauge and radio while ridding then the bike shuts down all together any ideas?

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Old May 19, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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I just had running lights put on my SG and they do the same thing. Dealer said it was the law in MD. I don't know about other states.

Wow. Can't help with the other. Good luck.
 
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Old May 20, 2011 | 03:36 AM
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Yes, it is the law. Everywhere I think. You can easily by pass that. There is a thread here somewhere that shows you how. Also check the height of your headlight, when my spots where installed the dealer pointed the headlight way down out of position because he did not want to be responsible for blinding people. I heard that is a common practice.
 
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Old May 20, 2011 | 04:33 AM
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yep normal to loose them when you switch. My headlight was way out of adjustment after install also. on lowbeam couldnt see 30Ft. in front of bike at night. Had to readjust it myself.
 
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