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Old May 18, 2014 | 10:19 PM
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I noticed that when I turn my lights on with the lights on the front light bar my main headlight dims .Is there a way to stop this so all three run the same .

Also were can I find a HID set for all three front lights ?
 
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Old May 19, 2014 | 09:04 AM
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I would HIGHLY suggest buying a Phase 7 LED headlight. I love mine, and even bought the matching set of road lights to go with it. They stick out a bit, but you can always install frenched trim rings, and who doesn't like the look of the frenched trim rings?

http://www.discountfleetsupply.com/tlc27270c-3set.html
 
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Old May 19, 2014 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by RK El Guapo
I would HIGHLY suggest buying a Phase 7 LED headlight. I love mine, and even bought the matching set of road lights to go with it. They stick out a bit, but you can always install frenched trim rings, and who doesn't like the look of the frenched trim rings?

http://www.discountfleetsupply.com/tlc27270c-3set.html
x2. Installed mine this weekend.
 
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Old May 19, 2014 | 10:14 AM
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if the dimming happens with the motor running above idle speeds, take the time to check the battery health and charging system operation.

but first- follow the black wire back from the headlight plug and make sure that the ground is good, clean and secure.

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Old May 19, 2014 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
if the dimming happens with the motor running above idle speeds, take the time to check the battery health and charging system operation.

but first- follow the black wire back from the headlight plug and make sure that the ground is good, clean and secure.

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It only dims when I turn the extra lights on the light bar .If I turn light bar lights off the main light ramps up .I thought it was suppose to do this .
 
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Old May 19, 2014 | 10:41 AM
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It shouldn't do that. I think I would find the source of the problem before plunking down $350 on new lights.
 
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Old May 19, 2014 | 11:13 AM
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Yeah, there's charging issue somewhere.

LED lights are excellent though - I have the MoCos Daymaker lights and they're excellent.
 
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Old May 19, 2014 | 12:27 PM
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Do you have your headlight on high beam??

If I recall correctly, if the headlight is on high beam, and you turn on the auxiliary (passing) lights, the main headlight comes off high beam
 
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Old May 19, 2014 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by semiret
Do you have your headlight on high beam??

If I recall correctly, if the headlight is on high beam, and you turn on the auxiliary (passing) lights, the main headlight comes off high beam
Not exactly- high beam simply renders passing lamps inoperable. But switching to low beam from high beam with passing lamp switch in the on position lights up all three again.

OP- Are you using the toggle switch on the back of the headlight nacelle, or the switch on the handlbars to turn off the passing lamps?
 

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Old May 19, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Loc_Tite
OP- Are you using the toggle switch on the back of the headlight nacelle, or the switch on the handlbars to turn off the passing lamps?
LOL Good question - never assume anything!
 
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