[Arizona Shadow Rider]

While riding home from work at night a few days ago I noticed that my headlight and running lights/turn signals would dim when I shift. When I got home I checked it while it was just sitting at idle and also when I throttle up/down.

No problem at idle, but when I throttle up/down as if I was shifting, the lights get bright and then dim again. So I put my battery tender on and the battery was fully charged in less than 10 minutes. So, I don't think it's the battery.

Now I'm wondering if this is normal and I just didn't notice it, or is there something else going on with the charging system?

Thanks for any advice that is offered.

 

[Arizona Shadow Rider]

How long to shift? Hmmm. Don't think it's more than a tenth of a second. I was hoping it was something as simple as a battery. Seems much easier to replace. Less expensive too, or least I hope. Bike also has about 23K miles on it. Do these items start going out at that mileage?

 

[Arizona Shadow Rider]

Thanks, Captain and to all who who responded. Great things to think about. I really appreciate the responses.