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Ive notice that headlight sort of gets little dim then brightings back up few minutes later. Off and on on as i ride early morning or nite. Is it bulb or sound like something else to u

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Sounds to me like a weak battery or possibly ... let me repeat ... possibly a weak or failing alternator/rectifier.

If you have a service manual, you might test the rectifier yourself. You can get a free Generic Honda service manual at the Honda Rider Site: http://hrca.honda.com/ All you have to do is sign up then download. You can also purchase a specific manual from the same site if you want. Be prepared to spend around $60.00 US

You could do a hydro test and a voltage test on your batter if you wanted and if you have the necessary equipment. Both procedures are covered in the book. I still suspect your battery is near the end of its useful life. Chat this over with the folks at your Honda Dealer.

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