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Gofastalot99
Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 11:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Last night I noticed my RPM going from about 1400-1700 at idle, which I thought was strange. I also noticed a new noise from the engine, and finally my IC and headlight were flickering. I'm not sure if the new engine noise is related at all but I'm guessing the RPM variation has something to due to the lights flickering. I assume this has to do with the charging system bulletin/harness problem so I made an appoint with the local dealer. I didn't expect to have any problems yet, I had 69 miles on the bike when I got home and noticed the flickering at 62 miles. Do you think my stator is bad too?
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Milleniumx1
Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 11:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That flickering (assuming it's not extreme) doesn't indicate the stator is bad. My '09R has flickered lightly since it was new, still does at 1,085 miles. It's going in today for its charging subharness install, so I'll be looking to see if it still does it when it comes home. Enjoy your bike!!

Mike
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Captain_america
Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 11:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

More than likely. Whats the total mileage on your bike?
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Gofastalot99
Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 11:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

69 miles total odometer miles
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Captain_america
Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 02:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My stator went at just over 4000. There should still be some life left n yours. My lights always flickered slightly. With the new harness it stopped.
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Chessm
Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 04:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

its trying to tell you that it wants you to ask nicky hayden to ride your bike in motogp instead of the duc.
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Sinjhin
Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 08:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

heh, 69 miles... heh heh...

Mine lightly flickers too, even after the new harness.
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Rex
Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 09:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I had around 500 miles on mine. The dash would go out, the battery light would come on. They replaced the wiring and the stator....When the dealer calls HD/ Buell parts, they were surprised it did not burn out my instrument panel. apparently that happens

After the 600 mile check up I went out the other day to put some miles on the bike. I was trying to get out of the phoenix metro area, and the check engine light comes on......I stopped for a while to check it out...I started it again to take to the dealer and the light went off, never to come on again?
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Rpm4x4
Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 10:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would check your battery connections and be sure the battery is at full charge before you ride it too much. Mine has never flickered. I have 3600 miles on my 09 and I do not have the updated harness yet.
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Busterx
Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 10:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I second Rpm's post. Had some same issues with my XB. clean the cables and put a washer on the bolt so they will tighten down good.
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Gofastalot99
Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 12:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I will check the battery cable tightness but I know there is no corrosion.
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Rex
Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 04:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

New bike and the connectors are tight. Even with the new wiring and the new stator, the tail light still seems to not glow steady. Maybe it is just the vibration making the tail light fluctuate.
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Blackstripes
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 05:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mine started to flicker badly last night when I had high beams .. I rode this morning and the message "Voltage System" was on my dash!! Message went after a couple of miles... and then the battery light was on... and the engine light also. I rode home, shut the bike off and it didn't start after that. The dealer called me 2 days ago telling me that they have the harness waiting for me... : (
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