Can a Dyna Super Glide battery be drained?
Discussion in ‘ Dyna Models ‘ started by flexo6, Sep 22, 2010 . I have a 2005 Dyna Super Glide with the side ignition. My battery was completely drained so I recharged the battery and when I go to put it back in as soon as I went to hook-up the negative terminal you can hear the fuel injection kick on…with the key off!
Where does the charge lead go on a Harley Davidson?
The battery charge lead runs form the voltage regulator to the positive side of the battery. The AC output lead wire leads from the voltage regulator to the stator.
What should the voltage be on a Harley Davidson battery?
Turn the ignition and start the bike. The volts should not drop below 9.6 volts when the starter engages. Turn the throttle to rev the engine. As the engine is revved, the volts should go up to 13 or 14 volts. Identify the wires. The battery charge lead runs form the voltage regulator to the positive side of the battery.
How do you hook up a Harley Davidson battery?
Hook up the battery. With the Key in the OFF position, you should read 12 volts (battery volts) if the switch is GOOD and Zero volts if the switch is BAD. Now place the voltmeter across the RED and Red/Black wires. Hook up the battery.
Discussion in ‘ Dyna Models ‘ started by flexo6, Sep 22, 2010 . I have a 2005 Dyna Super Glide with the side ignition. My battery was completely drained so I recharged the battery and when I go to put it back in as soon as I went to hook-up the negative terminal you can hear the fuel injection kick on…with the key off!
The battery charge lead runs form the voltage regulator to the positive side of the battery. The AC output lead wire leads from the voltage regulator to the stator.
What to do if your Harley loses voltage?
Testing the Voltage Regulator If you noticed your Harley losing voltage or suffering from voltage regulator symptoms, it’s possible to test the regulator for bleed. Voltage is only allowed to travel in one direction, from the stator to the battery, when the regulator is working properly.
Turn the ignition and start the bike. The volts should not drop below 9.6 volts when the starter engages. Turn the throttle to rev the engine. As the engine is revved, the volts should go up to 13 or 14 volts. Identify the wires. The battery charge lead runs form the voltage regulator to the positive side of the battery.
What to do if your Harley Davidson battery is dead?
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Why is the battery draining on my Harley Davidson?
My battery was completely drained so I recharged the battery and when I go to put it back in as soon as I went to hook-up the negative terminal you can hear the fuel injection kick on…with the key off! Im sure this is what is draining the battery and I think it is probably a faulty ignition switch.
How long does a Harley Davidson battery last?
Correctly maintained, a motorcycle battery should give you 48 months of use. However if you don’t ever charge it and rarely use the bike, it could be dead within 6 months.
What should the voltage be on a Harley Davidson Dyna Glide?
Use a voltmeter to measure the available voltage at the battery. A battery that is 100% charged will have approximately 12.6 volts, whereas a battery with a 0% charge will read 11.8 volts or lower. If your battery is low, charge the battery on a setting no higher than five amps for a few hours.
Why is my Harley Davidson Dyna Glide not starting?
If your battery voltage and connections are in good condition, but your engine is still refusing to turn over, the problem may be in the starter circuit. Perhaps the easiest place to begin is at the starter solenoid on the right side of the motorcycle.
When did the Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide come out?
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How can I tell if my Harley Davidson battery is good?
Place the voltmeter across the RED wire and Red/Gray wire. Hook up the battery. With the Key in the OFF position, you should read 12 volts (battery volts) if the switch is GOOD and Zero volts if the switch is BAD. Now place the voltmeter across the RED and Red/Black wires. Hook up the battery.
What should the battery voltage be on a Harley Davidson?
With the Key in the OFF position, you should read 12 volts (battery volts) if the switch is GOOD and Zero volts if the switch is BAD. Now place the voltmeter across the RED and Red/Black wires. Hook up the battery. With the Key in the OFF position, you should read 12 volts (battery volts) if the switch is GOOD and Zero volts if the switch is BAD.
What should the drain be on a Harley Davidson battery?
Then pull one fuse at a time until the drain goes away (if it goes away). You need to establish exactly how much drain you do have and measure it. For the drain to kill a 19 amp/hour battery in 10 hours you would need better than a 2 amp drain. A drain of that size should be easy to find.
What kind of battery does a Harley Dyna Wide Glide use?
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Then pull one fuse at a time until the drain goes away (if it goes away). You need to establish exactly how much drain you do have and measure it. For the drain to kill a 19 amp/hour battery in 10 hours you would need better than a 2 amp drain. A drain of that size should be easy to find.
Place the voltmeter across the RED wire and Red/Gray wire. Hook up the battery. With the Key in the OFF position, you should read 12 volts (battery volts) if the switch is GOOD and Zero volts if the switch is BAD. Now place the voltmeter across the RED and Red/Black wires. Hook up the battery.
With the Key in the OFF position, you should read 12 volts (battery volts) if the switch is GOOD and Zero volts if the switch is BAD. Now place the voltmeter across the RED and Red/Black wires. Hook up the battery. With the Key in the OFF position, you should read 12 volts (battery volts) if the switch is GOOD and Zero volts if the switch is BAD.
What happens when you disconnect the battery on a Harley?
Since disconnecting the battery on my harley it wont start. Bike still has power all lights etc since disconnecting the battery on my harley it wont start. Hey there!
How long does it take for a Harley Davidson battery to drain?
For the drain to kill a 19 amp/hour battery in 10 hours you would need better than a 2 amp drain. A drain of that size should be easy to find. You also can have regulator bleed back but you would not hear any “injector noise” from it. Is your regulator above room temp with bike being off for several hours?
How to tell if your Harley Davidson battery is leaking?
Although this thread is for original poster with an 883, the trouble shooting method for the battery discharge leakage current test described is a method to determine where that branch current is discharging your battery is going… Do you have a service manual for your bike.
What to do if your Dyna Glide won’t start?
Typical Dyna Glide fuse box layout. It usually a good idea to open up the right handlebar switch assembly and check for corrosion on the starter and run switches. While it is not a very common problem, checking for a faulty starter switch is one last area to inspect before setting your sights on the starter assembly itself. Figure 6.
Where is the starter relay on a Dyna Glide?
Starter solenoid electrical connections. Another component to inspect is the starter relay, which is located in the electrical fuse box underneath the side cover on the left side of the motorcycle. Relays have the potential to go bad and prevent high current from reaching the starter.