Why is my voltmeter on my Harley too high?
If your Harley has a voltmeter on the dashboard, you will get unusual readings on it. Sometimes it shows too high, and sometimes it’s too low. When the circuits get damaged due to excessive heat, the charging system gives such misleading info about the battery.
When to notice voltage fluctuation on Harley Davidson?
Discussion in ‘ Electrical ‘ started by One For The Road, Apr 21, 2018 . When for a ride today and noticed my voltage gage would fluctuate. I have never noticed this before.
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.
What are the signs of a faulty voltage regulator?
When it gets too high, and they are unable to handle, they burn-out. One of the most common signs of a faulty regulator is the flickering or dim gauge. As voltage regulator is the one appointed to provide the power when it cannot function properly, the light flickers due to this.
If your Harley has a voltmeter on the dashboard, you will get unusual readings on it. Sometimes it shows too high, and sometimes it’s too low. When the circuits get damaged due to excessive heat, the charging system gives such misleading info about the battery.
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.
When it gets too high, and they are unable to handle, they burn-out. One of the most common signs of a faulty regulator is the flickering or dim gauge. As voltage regulator is the one appointed to provide the power when it cannot function properly, the light flickers due to this.
Can a hot motorbike damage the voltage regulator?
If your bike has some technical fault and stays extremely hot, this excessive heat can also damage the regulator. Motorbikes vibrate, and this isn’t something you need to be worried about. However, when the bike excessively vibrates due to any technical issue, the consequences also fall upon the regulator.