1981 Sportster Electrical Problem

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07-24-2008, 11:40 AM

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1981 Sportster Electrical Problem

My headlight &amp\\;\\\\\\; tail light stopped working after riding the other day. The tail light only works when the brakes are applied. I replaced the battery &amp\\;\\\\\\; the headlight switch. When I turn the power on, the generator light dims &amp\\;\\\\\\; I hear a pop from under the seat then the gen light brightens but still no head or tail light. This usually happens in about a&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;30 sec cycle. I'm thinking that the lighting circuit breaker may be the problem.
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Any thoughts&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;or suggestions? Are circuit breakers known to go bad? Could it be a short?
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Thanks!
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M.T.
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