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.
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In the sticky, Useful links first post you`ll find the charging system diagnostic schedule link...
My bike charging system will allow the headlight to dim at idle, and it is working fine...
MOM suggests NOT to idle for long periods, as our charging systems do not have much output at idle...
This is one way I check the system > While sitting at a stop behind a truck, I watch the reflection of the headlight in the tailgate...
SO, I`ll offer the suggestion that your charging system is fine...
(Laptop diagnosis)
Merry Christmas
Ann & Dennis
