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electrical problems

  1. M

    75/5 ignition repair/ replacement

    The ignition switch on my 72' 75/5 is going. The white metal has been broken for years but now I have to play around with the key to keep her running. Not an especially safe maneuver. My questions are: Is this a repair I am capable of myself (I'm kind of a little bit mechanical but electric...
    • mstolpa
    • Thread
    • 75/5 electrical problems ignition switch
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Airheads
  2. T

    Headlight Gremlin

    2003 1150RT with 85k. I bought this bike new. In 2005 a buddy riding in front of me told me my low beam was "turning off and later coming back on." That was the beginning. Over the years I've gone through multiple low beam bulbs, trips to the shop, always with some minor thing discovered...
    • tatonka
    • Thread
    • electrical problems
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Oilheads
  3. B

    2004 R1150RT - Dead Electrical System But New Battery!

    I went to start the bike today for a short spin prior to my pre-winter oil change and here is what happened... 1. Turned the key to the "on" position and the dash lights and head lights lit up as usual (including the blue hi-beam indicator) 2. Pushed the ignition button twice and nothing...
    • bobbymacd
    • Thread
    • 2004 r1150rt electrical problems
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Oilheads
  4. 3

    RID Failing Repeatedly

    Gang; Despite having been a member for almost 10 years, I have never used to Forum to help solve a problem until now. I have an '01 1150 GS with 100-plus thousand miles on it. Still runs very well. About a year or so ago, my RID stopped working. I bought a used unit from Re-psycle and had it...
    • 3D
    • Thread
    • electrical problems gremlins rid
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Oilheads
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