When do you Know Your Bike battery is not holding a charge?
If the voltage has dropped well below 12.4V, you know that the battery is not holding a charge and that there likely is an issue with the battery. Now you should know whether you have an issue with the battery or if the issue is with the bike’s charging system.
Why is my battery at 96% but not charging?
You are ” almost correct “. 3 hours ago, I unplugged the adapter and let the battery run down. Didn’t pay attention to want %. Then I plugged the adapter back on. It then started to charge….. to 99%. Then Not charging again. Go figure.
Why does my Harley Davidson battery not charge?
Checked for shorts or opens on stator. Checks ok. Must be the regulator. Replaced the regulator. Same readings, battery still not charging. Checked the stator output again. Still appears to be working. Spoke to Bubbie by phone and he told me that Hoople might have some suggestions.
What should I do if my ATV battery is not charging?
If it were to start leaking or, in the worst case, blow up, at least you won’t damage the ATV. Connect a suitable battery charger and let it charge overnight — red cable to the positive terminal, black cable to the negative terminal or ground. When the charging cycle is complete, it’s time to read what voltage the battery holds.
If the voltage has dropped well below 12.4V, you know that the battery is not holding a charge and that there likely is an issue with the battery. Now you should know whether you have an issue with the battery or if the issue is with the bike’s charging system.
Checked for shorts or opens on stator. Checks ok. Must be the regulator. Replaced the regulator. Same readings, battery still not charging. Checked the stator output again. Still appears to be working. Spoke to Bubbie by phone and he told me that Hoople might have some suggestions.
If it were to start leaking or, in the worst case, blow up, at least you won’t damage the ATV. Connect a suitable battery charger and let it charge overnight — red cable to the positive terminal, black cable to the negative terminal or ground. When the charging cycle is complete, it’s time to read what voltage the battery holds.
Can a motorcycle run without a stator battery?
All the current required to run your motorcycle comes from your battery. The stator system charges your battery and replenishes it. You could actually run your motorcycle just fine for some time without a working stator as the battery has reserve current. Of course, the battery would eventually die.