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Thanks everyone for their help. I am so embarrassed to even write this response. There was nothing wrong with the headlights. The switch on the right has three settings - off, parking and regular headlight. Well, wife must have switched it for some reason to parking light when we set out so it looke...

Looks like the battery and alternator are ok.... The tail lights/brake lights and turn signals work as normal. So Its the headlight. I am going to put in a new lamp and see if that helps. Another thing I noticed, the high beam comes on when I press the switch for short-period high beam (Lower). But ...

marykayejn wrote:vinpub: The first thing I checked on my Harley when that happened was the alternator. How are the turn signals? Are they dim, too?

Mary: That's a good question. I though that it could be the battery .... I didn't think about the turn signals or tail lights. I'll check those and see. Thank you

Not sure if the RT-P has separate lamps for each beam or not. In addition to cleaning your lens and reflector, you should check the headlight connections for corrosion, crud or possible burning from arcing. Also, check this out: http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Products/H4_Kits/h4_kits.html I inst...

Maybe the main bulb has gone to the happy hunting grounds and needs to be replaced. And maybe the reflector requires some cleaning (use distilled water and absorbent cotton and (very) gently wipe the reflector clean. Don't use tab water and any kind of cloth or kitchen paper! Get yourself the maint...

Last night we got late coming back and my wife noticed that she could hardly see the road ahead of her in the night. I noticed that her headlights were too dim. This is the first time she had been out after dark, so we probably never noticed it. The light was on, but it was very very dim. I could ba...

I searched the forum but didnt find anything specific related to protection bars for 1100RT. Has anyone mounted front/rear protection bars on R1100RT? I have seen several 1100RT-P (police bikes) with front and rear protection bars. Does anyone know if they will fit a non -P version and/or are there ...