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Rear Tail Light Lights Up

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by schooner, Nov 9, 2011.

  1. schooner

    schooner New Member

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    B]Hi Guys (Newbie Still Here)

    Got my bike new in 1985 FLHTC.
    And I ashamed to ask this question 'cause I really don't know If my REAR TAIL LIGHT should light-up when I just turn my ignition switch on ~ WITHOUT EVEN HITTING THE STARTER BUTTON :confused:

    Check out photos.

    P.S. don't think that's suppose to happen :confused:

    My bike is still layed-up on my back patio and I'm having ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS getting it to START.

    Right now all I'm getting when I hit the starter is: G-R-R-R-R

    The battery is new 1 month old with 489 cranking power to it.

    What do you guys think about all this; ESPECIALLY THAT REAR TAIL LIGHT BEING ON WHEN I JUST TURN MY IGNITION SWITCH ON :witsend:

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  3. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Can't remember what year they started it but yes on the tail , head light should should also light up
    cowboy, Nov 9, 2011
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  4. kenfuzed

    kenfuzed Administrator Staff Member

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    Hi Schooner, taillight possibly, brake light no. Make sure the brake light isn't staying on, otherwise it could be the switch located at the hand grip.
    kenfuzed, Nov 9, 2011
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  5. Lucifer

    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    Yep tail light should be on but that pic it looks pretty bright like it's the brake light...like Ken said most times it's in the hand brake....
    Lucifer, Nov 9, 2011
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