Is red positive or negative on a motorcycle battery?
Connect the cables in reverse order, first connecting the red or positive cable, then securing the black or negative cable. Replace the strap securely to keep the battery in place. Once the new battery is snugly in place, you may lower the seat and secure it to its proper position.
What happens when the battery goes out on a Harley Davidson?
Just keep an eye on the red light and see if it goes out after a short period of time. Remember that if you do not have the battery disconnected from the bike, the parasitic drain from the electrical system will pull from the battery when the Tender is in “watch mode”.
Why is the charging light on on my Harley Davidson?
If red charging light is on and never goes off, it may mean that the battery has one or more cells shorted, so it is drawing most of the Battery Tender voltage away and basically working the poor thing trying to keep the rest of the battery cells up and not enough to ever reach full surface charge level. Just back and checked; red light still on.
What does the battery maintainer light on a Harley Davidson mean?
On my Harley brand tender the light is steady yellow when first plugged in and charging, then as it gets close to a full charge the light starts to flash yellow, then once fully charged it turns solid green. Sounds like your battery won’t take a full charge with a trickle charge tender.
How long does it take to charge a Harley Davidson battery?
In order to properly charge large capacity batteries, the charger may remain in this mode for several hours or even days. Always operate the charger in a well ventilated area If neither indicator light comes on after you plug in the AC cord, then check the AC power receptacle.
What to do if your Harley Davidson battery is dead?
If your Harley’sbattery is dead then you have come to the right place! This motorcycle battery finder will help you select the right battery for your Harley.
Is the battery fully charged on a Harley Davidson?
Yes battery was fully charged when I put on my bench, hooked up tender just because. Harley regulator cutoff volts is 15, more than that and the regulator is bad and can cook the battery out and overtax the alternator. Volts will measure higher right after cranking the starter motor.
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 does flashing red mean on a Harley Davidson Charger?
Flashing red is a connectivity or short (battery, wiring) issue. Flashing GREEN means almost charged and about to switch to maintain. WHAT COLOR? Check the inline fuse in the tender pigtail that’s connected to the battery, a blown fuse will make the charger light blink.