terry
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Calling all Hornet experts......I have noticed that when my Hornet (2000) is on tick over the headlight dims a little and then when I rev her up, the light brightens considerably. The light seems to take about a volt out of the battery. It is a new battery and charged fully. Is this normal or do you think the alternator is on the blink?
Thanks for your comments
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Stritchy
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That is perfectly acceptable I think.
Every bike I've had has done that.
It actually shows that your alternator is working correctly if the lights increase when you rev.
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Mickey 2 Hornets
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I agree with Stitchy. Both of my Hornets '99 and '07 do that. The old one has 53000+ miles on the clock and the new one 7000. Reg/rec replaced on old one plus a few batteries but no other electrical problems. Mickey. 
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Skipper
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Perfectly normal.
On tickover your headlight will be receiving 13.2 volts but, when you give it some revs, that will increase to 14.4.
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