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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by whacker, Oct 6, 2010.

  1. whacker

    whacker Active Member

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    When my lights are on and I turn on the high beams,the light circut breaker clicks off...I'm figureing I have a short in my light circut..I'm guessing that it is in the high beam wireing,or possible tail light wires..I have a 1975 sportty...Does it sound like I'm on the right track ?Going to start chaseing wires pretty soon.Ty for any info..I do have a wireing diagram.
    whacker, Oct 6, 2010
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    prob. in the hi beam circuit....or the switch.....your on the money.....good luck!!
    chucktx, Oct 6, 2010
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    like chuck your on the right track , I would start in the head light houseing , then the switch
    cowboy, Oct 6, 2010
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    Wiggle test, if it's not blowing the bulb or fuse when you click it immediately

    Check the wires for a cut or fray, close to any metal contact areas...My guess
    is you have an open area on the ground wire, very common.... Electrical tape, or
    cut, soldier a butt joint and cover with heat shrink...
    hotroadking, Oct 7, 2010
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  6. whacker

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    I found my short in the high beam circuit...it was the high beam indicator light wire...was broke away from the socket,the smoke really helped in finding it...lol...
    whacker, Oct 9, 2010
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  7. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    yup, that smoke escaping will let ya know where the problem is everytime!!!!!!!!!
    chucktx, Oct 9, 2010
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