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 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.
Why is my Harley Davidson charging system not working?
It doesn’t sound like your charging system is functioning at 100 percent. Often, with age, grounds become an issue. Also, corrosion on pins & sockets. Especially on a model such as yours that has so many options.
How to test the battery and voltage regulator on a Harley?
Step 1. Check the voltage of the battery while it is disconnected from the bike using the multimeter. The volts should be no less than 12 volts.
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.
It doesn’t sound like your charging system is functioning at 100 percent. Often, with age, grounds become an issue. Also, corrosion on pins & sockets. Especially on a model such as yours that has so many options.
What kind of battery does a big boar have?
Cold starts the solenoid sings its song but will engage and start the engine. Static comp is 210 psi. Big boar makes a 600 cca battery I am going to try. Hope it resoles the issue.
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.
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.
What causes a Harley Davidson battery to go bad?
The most common cause of electrical problems on a Harley Davidson is the battery or the voltage regulator. Troubleshooting can be performed in any garage, and it saves on expensive service bills.
Can a car charger be hooked up backwards?
If that was to happen, and a charger was hooked on backwards, or if it was installed in a kick start vehicle and hooked up backwards, then you can end up with a battery that has been charged, but backwards. Notice there are a lot of ‘ands’ in the above scenario.
Can a Schumacher battery charger be too high?
Thankfully, some of Schumacher’s battery chargers are designed to handle both 6V and 12V loads. Unfortunately, if you were to use too high of a voltage battery charger, you can potentially damage your battery. Incorrect voltage regulation can lead to loss of performance or overall battery life.
Why do you connect the negative pole first?
Recap: 1 Negative pole first: Whole car (except a few parts like the positive pole) are connected. Any mistake with the other lead will lead to a short. 2 Positive pole first: Only a small part of the car is now connected to power. 3 Lastly: This might also be a habits for people who deal with electronics. …
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.
Thankfully, some of Schumacher’s battery chargers are designed to handle both 6V and 12V loads. Unfortunately, if you were to use too high of a voltage battery charger, you can potentially damage your battery. Incorrect voltage regulation can lead to loss of performance or overall battery life.
What happens if you connect the jumper cable backwards?
Car owners may accidentally connect the jumper cables in reverse order or install the battery backward, which causes the vehicle to no longer start. The purpose of this troubleshooting guide is to help answer the following questions: Hooked battery up backward now car won’t start.
Can a store hook up a car battery backwards?
The store should pay to restore your car to the condition is was in before they messed up the battery installation. The position of the old battery is not material, and is no excuse for the store hooking up the + cable to the – terminal of the battery. They owe you to make it right, it was their mistake.
Are there any problems with a Harley Davidson battery?
Harley Davidson Voltage Regulator Problems – Not To Worry ! It’s not new for a Harley Davidson bike to experience electrical problems. Your Harley can have an issue with the battery and voltage regulator, which isn’t a big deal.
What causes electrical problems on a Harley Davidson?
A Harley Davidson can experience electrical problems at any time, but there can be a wait for a service appointment at some repair shops. The most common cause of electrical problems on a Harley Davidson is the battery or the voltage regulator. Troubleshooting can be performed in any garage, and it saves on expensive service bills.
What did the battery light come on on my Harley Davidson?
Rode about 70 miles yesterday. Everything was fine as usual. Stopped for gas. She fired right up. As soon as we hit the road the battery and engine light came on. Pulled into the next gas station and shut her down. Waited a few minutes and she started right back up but lights still on. Headed home.
How many times has a Harley Davidson battery been replaced?
I turned the ignition back off, removed the key and the alarm set properly with key light flashing. Charged the battery up before taking it back to the dealers. This has happened 3 times before – the first time, the battery was replaced even though this wasn’t faulty.
How often does a Harley Davidson battery drain?
Bike is under extended Warranty and they are saying SORRY we can’t fix it! Then they said to get a trickle charger, but I can’t don’t have access to plug it in! It discharges randomly, sometimes its 2 times in a week, sometimes 3 weeks it will stay charged.
Is the battery on my Harley Davidson under warranty?
Bike is under extended Warranty and they are saying SORRY we can’t fix it! Then they said to get a trickle charger, but I can’t don’t have access to plug it in!
Why does my 84 flhtc battery keep draining?
I believe I have a battery drain. Just purchased a new 350 cold crank amps and after a proper initial charge, and run, the next day the battery did not have enough juice to turn over. My 84 FLHTC has the EVO motor, and while it runs and sounds like a dream, starting it has become a issue. Any ideas?
What are the electrical wires on a Harley Davidson?
The ignition/accessory wire (or wires, typically orange with a white stripe) must be spliced to the violet/blue wire in the Electrical Connection Harness. The constant battery power wire (or wires, typically red) must be spliced to the red/blue (battery power) wire in the Electrical Connection Harness.
I turned the ignition back off, removed the key and the alarm set properly with key light flashing. Charged the battery up before taking it back to the dealers. This has happened 3 times before – the first time, the battery was replaced even though this wasn’t faulty.
I believe I have a battery drain. Just purchased a new 350 cold crank amps and after a proper initial charge, and run, the next day the battery did not have enough juice to turn over. My 84 FLHTC has the EVO motor, and while it runs and sounds like a dream, starting it has become a issue. Any ideas?
The most common cause of electrical problems on a Harley Davidson is the battery or the voltage regulator. Troubleshooting can be performed in any garage, and it saves on expensive service bills.
Place your multi-meter negative lead on the battery Charge wire. The meter should read voltage typically around .5 volts. Next, switch your multi-meter leads putting the negative lead on the AC output wires and the positive lead on the Battery Charge Wire. The reading should be infinite.
How to test the charging system on a Harley Davidson?
Charging System Voltage Test Start motorcycle, measure DC Volts across the battery terminals (you should have a reading of approximately 13.2-15 DC Volts). 3. Check Connections/Wires Inspect the regulator/stator plug, and check the battery terminals for connection/corrosion.
Place your multi-meter negative lead on the battery Charge wire. The meter should read voltage typically around .5 volts. Next, switch your multi-meter leads putting the negative lead on the AC output wires and the positive lead on the Battery Charge Wire. The reading should be infinite.
Charging System Voltage Test Start motorcycle, measure DC Volts across the battery terminals (you should have a reading of approximately 13.2-15 DC Volts). 3. Check Connections/Wires Inspect the regulator/stator plug, and check the battery terminals for connection/corrosion.
What to do with an inaccessible negative battery terminal?
It is a shared ground (all exposed metal is a ground. So connect to any none painted metal. Though they normally have a bolt or something to attach to near the battery. Often when vehicles have inaccessible battery terminals there will be specific jump start or charging terminals somewhere more convenient.
Where can I test my Harley Davidson battery?
Most places like Auto Zone, Advance Auto, and Pep Boys will charge and test motorcycle batteries for free. Standing battery Voltage should be 12.5-13.2 DCV. 2. Charging System Voltage Test Start motorcycle, measure DC Volts across the battery terminals (you should have a reading of approximately 13.2-15 DC Volts).
Can a car battery be charged while riding?
Some may be familiar with how a car power charging system works and wonder if the same system applies to motorcycles. So, does a motorcycle battery charge while riding? The mechanism of a motorcycle does charge it’s own battery while the motorcycle is running.
How does a motorcycle battery charge when started?
It sends an electric current to the spark plugs which then creates the combustion that occurs inside the engine. Once the motorcycle is started, the stator then kicks in, generates the necessary power, and replenishes the battery with electricity, or “refills” the battery since the battery used a lot of it’s juice to start up the motorcycle.