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High beam indicator flickers at 5K rpm
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28 Jul 2012 18:05 #539246
by Topper
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1979 KZ750 Twin
2009 Kawasaki Versys
High beam indicator flickers at 5K rpm was created by Topper
So this just started. My high beam indicator on the dash flickers and glows dimly when I get up about 5k RPM. The high beam itself doesn't seem to engage though.
This happens even when the bike is sitting still if I rev it up to 5k rpm.
Should I be worried? and if so where should I start looking to track this down?
This happens even when the bike is sitting still if I rev it up to 5k rpm.
Should I be worried? and if so where should I start looking to track this down?
Permanent and perpetual noob.
1979 KZ750 Twin
2009 Kawasaki Versys
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28 Jul 2012 19:08 #539255
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1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
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Replied by MFolks on topic High beam indicator flickers at 5K rpm
Look inside the headlight housing for loose/rubbing wires.
HEADLIGHT
RED with BLACK stripe, High Beam.
RED with YELLOW stripe, Low Beam.
BLACK with YELLOW stripe, the ground circuit.
Also, check the switch wiring in the left handlebar "Pod" for failing solder joints.
HEADLIGHT
RED with BLACK stripe, High Beam.
RED with YELLOW stripe, Low Beam.
BLACK with YELLOW stripe, the ground circuit.
Also, check the switch wiring in the left handlebar "Pod" for failing solder joints.
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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29 Jul 2012 00:33 #539293
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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it could be the bulb, itself, loose connection in the headlight housing, or the wires , like MFolks said, if the wireing & connctions look OK, try switching bulbs with neutral bulb & see if it still happens..Pete
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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31 Jul 2012 12:15 #539735
by Topper
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Replied by Topper on topic High beam indicator flickers at 5K rpm
Looks like this was just the bulb. This was an led style bulb I pulled it and replaced it with an old incandescent one I had laying around. No more flicker. Glad it was that easy.
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