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Aug 29, 2012 | 07:16 PM

Timekeeper10

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Newbies headlight works on high only.

What? I discovered that my regular beam headlight does not work. The high beam and the spot do. Anything to check beside the plug or just go buy anoher headlight?

Aug 29, 2012 | 07:19 PM

soos

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Buy another bulb.

Aug 29, 2012 | 07:20 PM

bigheadted

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You could make sure that you have power at the plug on low beam before you go get a new bulb though I usually carry a spare on longer rides just in case.

Aug 29, 2012 | 07:21 PM

Timekeeper10

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Buy another bulb.

thanks, I have not had it off, I htought it was sealed.

Aug 29, 2012 | 07:22 PM

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Ditto...bulb's probably got a bad filament. Is it stock? If so...time for a upgrade>

http://www.discountfleetsupply.com/tlc27270c.html

Aug 29, 2012 | 07:22 PM

Timekeeper10

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thanks, I have not had it off, I htought it was sealed.

But I do think that puts me in the running for the dumbest question of the night.

Aug 29, 2012 | 07:24 PM

soos

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I have an '06 and I am on my 3rd lamp. I run on low beam 99% of the time. They just wear out. I also find it easier to change it out by removing the fairing.

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Aug 29, 2012 | 07:29 PM

Timekeeper10

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I have an '06 and I am on my 3rd lamp. I run on low beam 99% of the time. They just wear out. I also find it easier to change it out by removing the fairing.

thanks, I have to replace the main support bracket end anyway.

Aug 29, 2012 | 07:33 PM

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Installed mine this past weekend...took all of 10-minutes. Just recommend the added HD light trim ring b/c the TruckLite protrudes out from stock ring ~1/2". The "French" (PN 69627-99) or "Visor" (PN 69733-05) will work...I did the Visor on my FLHX.