Does a Harley battery charge while idling?
So, does a motorcycle battery charge while idling? Technically, a motorcycle battery does charge while the motorcycle is idling though it does not provide as much amperage as when the motorcycle is at higher speeds.
Why do I have to charge my motorcycle battery?
The Basics Most motorcycle batteries are lead-acid batteries and should be charged in addition to the charge it receives from your riding. The fact of the matter is unless you are going for a road trip or will be riding continuously for hours, the alternator is not powerful enough to fully charge the battery.
What can I use to charge my Harley Davidson battery?
You can try using a good jumper wire from your battery positive post to your starter solenoid. Remove the (usually) green wire 1st. This eliminates the rest of your harness. If it still has trouble turning over, you need to address the starter, or you have created too much compression.
How long does it take to fully charge a motorcycle battery?
If you have a charger designed for motorcycle batteries, it’s gonna take 24 hours or so to fully charge the battery. A fully charged battery should read 12.8 volts.
What happens if you don’t charge your bike battery?
A by-product of this process is sulphation, so if you don’t keep your battery charged (either by riding the bike or using a battery charger), it will eventually get to a stage where the sulphation causes a short-circuit and you won’t be able to start your bike – or recover your battery.
Are there any battery problems with a Harley Davidson?
With that can come some Harley Davidson charging problems. Bob shares some tips on battery replacement and upkeep. Batteries have come a long way since we shot this video.
How to and testing the Harley Sportster charging system?
How to and testing the Harley Sportster Motorcycle Charging System plus some advice for remedies. Check your Harley Sportster stator amps output. Check voltage regulator for good ground. Check Harley Sportster charging system voltage.
What should the charging voltage be on a Harley stator?
You can use 13 as a good all around battery voltage. That is a good healthy battery staying charged just above 12 volts. Example only: Let’s say the stator is rated for 10 amps x 13-volt battery: 10 x 13=130 watt charging system. So you have a 130-watt charging system in this example.
Why is my Harley Davidson battery not charging?
If the stator fails, your battery will no longer be charging when you’re riding your motorcycle. Often times, a short can happen in the windings around the stator. The insulation on the wires can wear down over time or a wire can break.
How does the Charger work on a Harley Davidson?
Those are attached to a wiring harness, which exits the side case of the motor & heads to the regulator/rectifier. And finally, to the battery to charge it. With the motor running, you have your crankshaft spinning with the flywheel attached to the end with the magnets spinning outside of the stator.