I'll go with a loose connection somewhere. Its possible that when the bike is running things are rattling around and not making contact.
-Kyle -Sent from Houston, TX, United States On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 9:03 AM, wrenchman <[email protected]> wrote: > > first off your charging system is not working , that needs to be > addressed bofore anything else the rest sounds like a connection > problem. get the charging system fixed then go looking for the > intermitten problem with the lights. > bikebandit.com cheapcycleparts.com and babbitts.com are some good > reputable and innexpensive parts sources > good luck > > On Jun 10, 8:02 pm, dustin-t <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hello all, > > > > I've had a look around and I can tell I am going to be visiting this > > forum VERY often with all the good info. Anyway, it seems someone here > > can probably point be in the right direction, which I would very much > > appreciate... > > > > I just bought my first bike, an 83 Nighthawk 550. Mechanically it > > seems very solid, runs and starts right up (with a full charge). The > > strange stuff is with the lights/charging. > > > > With a fresh charge, BEFORE I start the bike I am getting all lights > > (blinkers, headlight, brake light, everything). However, after I start > > the bike I am getting nothing but a headlight and neutral light, and > > occasionally the horn. > > > > The other night, I fired her up and had nothing, and then after 10+ > > minutes at idle with full to half choke, I suddenly got everything > > back. However, that hasn't been repeated and I can't seem to get > > lights again while the bike is running, even after a couple miles > > around the block. Instead, after two miles the battery was totally > > dead and the bike wouldn't even turn over. > > > > I've been taking the battery out and recharging it, and have it setup > > now for the night. > > > > I really appreciate any suggestions for troubleshooting! I'll keep you > > informed of progress... > > > > Thanks, > > Dustin > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
