Why is my motorcycle headlight so dim?
Most DIYers think they’ve got a bad headlight switch or a bad connection in the power feed. But most dim headlights are caused by a corroded ground wire. If your headlights aren’t as bright as they used to be, yank one of the bulbs and look for gray or brown residue on the glass.
What’s the problem with my Harley Davidson headlight?
I have a 2011 Road King Classic. Recently I began to notice at night a Harley-Davidson headlight problem and passing lamps would blink off and back on occasionally. The Harley Davidson headlight problems worsened and looking at the service manual, I decided the headlight relay must be bad.
What kind of wire is on a Harley Davidson headlight?
The pin/socket that was damaged was for a yellow wire, same as the wire on the headlight plug. I bought this bike from the local Harley dealer, it was from the “executive fleet”. The oil in the trans and crankcase was clean, the primary was nasty.
Why are the lights dim on my snowmobile?
The lights (head light, tail light and all dash lights) will work fine for a while; get really dim; then return to normal. This makes for difficult riding at night. It does not seem to matter how fast or slow i am going, hot or cold the engine is, bumpy or smooth the trails are… it is just random. So far i have not blown any lights….
Is there a problem with my Head Light?
Intermittent Dim Lights- Electrical Problem? I have a 1995 XLT 600 Manual Start. The lights (head light, tail light and all dash lights) will work fine for a while; get really dim; then return to normal. This makes for difficult riding at night.
What are the symptoms of a Harley Davidson headlight problem?
Okay, here are the symptoms…the bright works fine, as does the headlight UNLESS I turn on the auxiliaries and that shuts down the headlight too, riding dark with only running lights, brakes/signals work fine as does the bright headlight setting.
The pin/socket that was damaged was for a yellow wire, same as the wire on the headlight plug. I bought this bike from the local Harley dealer, it was from the “executive fleet”. The oil in the trans and crankcase was clean, the primary was nasty.
How do I Turn Off the headlight on a Harley Davidson?
Turning the bike off and to Aux, then back to Ign…headlight works again but only if the auxiliaries are switched off. Repeated riding and shut down the headlight works fine, as does switching back and forth between bright and normal.
The lights (head light, tail light and all dash lights) will work fine for a while; get really dim; then return to normal. This makes for difficult riding at night. It does not seem to matter how fast or slow i am going, hot or cold the engine is, bumpy or smooth the trails are… it is just random. So far i have not blown any lights….