Ignition switch on, bike runs, no running lights. Signals, horn, and brake light work.

The odd part is neutral & oil light slowly blink on & off. I checked head light, ignition switch connections, loose wires etc. Nothing is dim, neither bad ground. Is it possible ignition switch could have carbon build up or a small bug dead on contacts? That happens on home A/C units a lot. If not? What? Help!

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Rhonda Fergerson Sep 10, 2015

what kind of bike is it? what kind of bike is it?
Tim Foltz Sep 10, 2015

Harley Davison heritage softail Classic 1340 evo the control switch is on the tanks ,kill switch on throttle assembly
Tim Foltz Sep 10, 2015

Oops wrong bike in pic

Oops wrong bike in pic

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I just had the same problem. Bike quit, no lights or electric ('99 Capt. America chopper). New batt and regulator but still no headlights or running lights though the bike starts.

Brendan Brannen Jan 17, 2019

Turned out to be the control module. Searched all over to find a new one (the orig didn't have any numbers or anything on it whatsoever) and finally found out it was made by Thunderheart. They didn't make that one anymore (surprise), but they DO have wire adapters that will convert the old style electrical connections to the new one they make. If you have an EVO motor (like I do), you might contact them and see if they made it.
They DO fail, though mine lasted 19 years!...

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