LED Headlight flicker? (No brand name - similar to TruckLite 27270C/Kuryakyn Phase 7)

[Andy_WI]

TopCat - thanks for the lead. I will check my light switch again this week. I've managed to switch to high beams and back couple times over the weekend and it worked fine without blowing the fuse. I will definitely check solder connections.

Ray - upgrading my fuse box is something on my to do list. I will check what tools I have at work - I work in the shop and we do some electrical stuff. I will let know if I might need that tool and thank you for your offer.

Mike - I will try to measure the load on LED light and my old regular headlight as I will be installing my Windjammer this week. It would be nice to have that info just for the record.

I am currently battling fuel leaks - this morning my right petcock's base gasket started to leak (I did find the right o-ring). On Saturday I've learned when fuel light comes on that I have exact 10 miles left to go my Special.

[timktm]

I got a truck lite and it flickers a bit at idle. Then flickers wildly at idle on high beam. Also flickers in time when the blinker is on only at idle. Otherwise it is great, lol.
Tim

[Andy_WI]

I have not noticed any light flicker at low and high beams. I have checked my light switch for loose connections and I put dielectric grease into it. It shifts much smoother now and no fuses were blown yet. Unfortunately a gasket for sending unit [low fuel sensor thermistor] in my fuel tank started to leak and I had to pull of the tank to fix it. I was able to use gasket material (AutoValue) to cut in slightly larger shape than the original gasket and it sealed nicely - no leaks and it appears to be fuel/gasoline resistant.

Ray - I do have similar tool at work and I've found some scrapped fuse panel at work. However I might order a smaller fuse panel/box from Waytek.


Dan - how do I replace headlight in Vetter Windjammer? Is it just pops out? I am planning to put on my Vetter this week and I am missing all the hardware. A quick trip to Fastnall should take care of it

[Dbshea]

I have not noticed any light flicker at low and high beams. I have checked my light switch for loose connections and I put dielectric grease into it. It shifts much smoother now and no fuses were blown yet. Unfortunately a gasket for sending unit [low fuel sensor thermistor] in my fuel tank started to leak and I had to pull of the tank to fix it. I was able to use gasket material (AutoValue) to cut in slightly larger shape than the original gasket and it sealed nicely - no leaks and it appears to be fuel/gasoline resistant.

Ray - I do have similar tool at work and I've found some scrapped fuse panel at work. However I might order a smaller fuse panel/box from Waytek.


Dan - how do I replace headlight in Vetter Windjammer? Is it just pops out? I am planning to put on my Vetter this week and I am missing all the hardware. A quick trip to Fastnall should take care of it

The vetter has a plastic bucket with "chrome" ring. There is a detent on the bottom(IIRC) that you need to depress and the turn the chrome bezel. The headlight I used was a perfect fit, and I expect yours should be too.

[Andy_WI]

Dan - thank you. I will find out about this tonight

[Andy_WI]

I would like to give an update on my situation. Since I've checked my high/low beams switch and by-passed LRU and kept glass tube fuses (I've replaced them with new ones and I am going to upgrade to 'normal/modern' fuse box ASAP) the following was observed:
- no low beam LED light flicker
- no high beam LED light flicker
- no blown fuse when switching between low and high and back.
- 350 miles test ride to confirm it (Interstate/rain/early morning/night)
So everything is working well (I will never take off my Windjammer IV - it's so nice for long trips and LED headlight is a direct fit). I will continue to ride as much as I can for now before it gets too cold and then I'll do the fuse box and many many other things on my XS list.
Thank you for advice and information.

[Andy_WI]

An update: almost 1 year later and couple thousand miles after I've run into my LED headlight problem again. Everything was working fine and I had my reserve headlight unit disconnected with wire jumper as mentioned previously. However when I was rerouting my throttle cable all of sudden my headlight went out. I am back to same issue: dummy headlight light on the dash half way lit, headlight is half way powered and when I switch to high beams the headlight doesn't make any light at all. What could it be now? I suspect it could be the headlight relay. I've checked the jumper and fuse - all good. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thank you

[Andy_WI]

Problem solved: the actual LED headlight is faulty. High beams burned out on it and low beams are too dim. I am putting back original Koito Halogen for now.