[crg914]

Getting ready for a ride and headlight wont come on. The high beam indicator light is blinking on and off, driving lights are on and wont turn off. Is there a fuse somewhere? I checked the ones under left side cover, none blown. HELP!!!

 

[navyman]

Check battery connections.

 

[Roll On]

I know it has nothing to do with your headlight. But, I did have a problem with my radio, and it just turned out that I was trying to push buttons way too fast, I shut it off and rebooted the system everything is fine.

How about checking your owners manual? They should have a list of where the fuses are.

 

[UralIndianBeagle]

The almighty Google leads to info that the headlight bulb is blown. Probably both beam levels. Others have reported it before.

 

[RBinTEX]

If you have installed any new electrics lately you might check your connections on the new install for a problem

 

[indian davidson]

2 possibiltys blown bulb stuck relay

 

[driver10]

There was a post about this earlier and they had to replace their headlight build.

 

[ChaCha]

Getting ready for a ride and headlight wont come on. The high beam indicator light is blinking on and off, driving lights are on and wont turn off. Is there a fuse somewhere? I checked the ones under left side cover, none blown. HELP!!!

It is the bulb. Change it and you'll be fine. Consider going to an LED in the long term and you'll not have to deal with it again.

 

[Mikehell]

Getting ready for a ride and headlight wont come on. The high beam indicator light is blinking on and off, driving lights are on and wont turn off. Is there a fuse somewhere? I checked the ones under left side cover, none blown. HELP!!!

Is it throwing a code? Either the bulb is burned out, or the connector came loose from the bulb.

It will cost you about $12 for a bulb at the auto parts store, and about an hours time yelling cuss words while trying to get your hands into the nacell to change it.

 

[Blueshwk]

The almighty Google leads to info that the headlight bulb is blown. Probably both beam levels. Others have reported it before.

Agree......I was at Sloan's in Murfreesboro TN some months back and there was a guy that while on his way to a sidecar rally had the same things going on with his Classic. It turned out to be a bulb and they had him back on the road in about an hour.

 

[jakeylee]

That's a bad bulb.. If I had to put money it.

In the old days you would know a bulb was out 'cause you know, it would not emit light when turned on... Today, the whole [email protected] system goes into an electronic seizure. This, my friends, is what they are callin progress *sigh*
Gonna go yell at some kids to get off my lawn..

 

[Kinetic1]

I can change the headlight bulb in a RM/ Chieftain in about 10 minutes. Why would it take anyone an hour?

 

[newgramps]

I can change the headlight bulb in a RM/ Chieftain in about 10 minutes. Why would it take anyone an hour?

It is indeed the headlight bulb, have had to change mine out twice. Blinking hi/lo indicator is meant to alert you that your bulb isn't working. You would never know it till the sun went down if you were running alone. As to why it would take an hour to change out - on a Chief you must take the nacelle off the bike to access the bulb. One of the few things about my Vintage that sucks - Dan

 

[Dog gone]

Not to be funny but try a higher octane! Then change out the bulb (Led) as mentioned!

 

[Kinetic1]

The RM/Chieftain (which it appears the OP has) takes just a few minutes. Does the headlight not come out of the front easily on the unfaired bikes?

 

[newgramps]

Yeah, I need to read up on that. Earlier on guys were having trouble with the 2014 models not being compatible with LED's, but some have found a way around problem. Or different bulbs were discovered? Not sure, that's why I need to catch up. Honestly, this bike has the best visibility at night of any bike I've owned, don't feel the need to upgrade. But if LED's last longer it would be a benefit. Maybe I don't know what I'm missing - Dan

 

[newgramps]

The RM/Chieftain (which it appears the OP has) takes just a few minutes. Does the headlight not come out of the front easily on the unfaired bikes?

The whole headlight assembly (nacelle) must be removed from bike to access the headlight bulb on the Chiefs - Dan

 

[Dog gone]

Good to know, thanks! You couldn't come by Wednesday could ya? lol

 

[crg914]

Sorry for not getting back with everyone. I figured it out about 10 minutes after the post. I went to local parts store, got a new bulb and fixed the problem. Had a great day with a lot of others riding for a benefit.

Thanks to all of you for your responses, ride safe.

 

[Dog gone]

No no no, you ain't getting off that easy dude; explain the simplistic 'a of the whole project ie: time money and how did you do it? Now stay put & explain.