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Battery Tender For Storage - 880 days old
A note about charging batteries.
NEVER fast charge a battery because it can overheat and buckle the plates rending the battery useless because they are shorted out. Charging on a trickle charger at a low setting is best. Use of a battery tender for charging very low/dead batteries can damage the trickle charger.
Also never use a... Read more
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Wiring Diagrams Online - 883 days old
If you need wiring diagrams for older bikes , Harley's and other model bikes also (1965- 1993) where a service manual may not be available, try here
For older models...
http://www.smokeriders.com/diagrams/index.php?list=Harley_Davidson/Twins
Index of /specs/wire
or download all wiring diagrams in one archive here. ... Read more
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Aug 24th, 2009 09:24 PM
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Aug 16th, 2009 08:24 AM
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Jun 28th, 2009 10:33 PM
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Ignition Lock Removal (touring) - 877 days old
1. Turn the ignition KEY to unlock and leave the key inserted in lock assembly
2. Move ignition assembly to the "Off" position to unlock the forks. LEAVE THE KEY IN LOCK
3. Turn the Handlebars all the way to the right
4. With the ignition key still in the lock turn the LOCK ASSEMBLY to "Access"
5.... Read more
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Jun 17th, 2009 11:59 AM
by rw1050
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Jump Starting a Dead Battery - 722 days old
Assuming that you have, or can get, a set of jumper cables when you find that your motorcycle battery is dead, getting the bike started is no big deal. But you can cause harm if you do it wrong.
A few tips here are NEVER use a charger with a boost feature to get your bike started. It will usually damage a radio if your bike has... Read more
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May 7th, 2009 05:55 PM
by jims87flh
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Charging System Flow chart - 483 days old
Here's a flow chart to check out the charging system.
Refer to other posts in this section for additional information.
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/bills985/chargingsystemtroubleshooting.gif
Also have a look here...
Testing The Charging System - Harley Davidson Community
Electrical_Fault_Finding Link 1
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Jul 26th, 2008 05:32 PM
by glider
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Fuel Gauge and Sender Test - 857 days old
Here's the info you would need for adjustments or callibrations to the sending unit in the tank.
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/bills985/Fuelgaugeadjustment.gif
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Jul 18th, 2007 09:14 AM
by glider
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Harman/Kardon Software Update - 877 days old
This update is available in the link below that upgrades the software in this sound system to eliminate problems that owners have been encountering. Follow the prompts to the "advanced audio system" on the lower right of the screen to download the latest update for your system.
Here is the... Read more
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Jun 28th, 2007 09:32 AM
by glider
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Testing Battery Cables - 278 days old
A common problem when you have a slow cranking speed on an older set of battery cables is sometimes due to resistance in the cables themselves.
If you have a meter (DVOM), connect the leads on to both ends of the cables one cable at a time while they are still attached to the terminals and set the meter on 1K ohms resistance. Crank the... Read more
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Nov 17th, 2009 02:41 PM
by glider
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Load Testing Batteries - 8 days old
A load test is the only reliable way to determining the condition of a battery in any vehicle. Once you do a load test and review the results, it is possible to judge whether your battery is at fault for a starting problem you may be having.
Keep in mind that a low battery below about 9 volts will not run a bike because the voltage is too... Read more
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Nov 13th, 2009 01:46 PM
by glider
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Tail Dragger Light - 15 days old
Posted by "Bud White"
Picked on up for my RKC as i have the leather bags i didnt want to use the SG/RG style which would leave holes for the fender time open in the fender ..and you have to have certain ones to clear the saddlebag rails and if i want to use the fillers later again they are different from the others for the Leather... Read more
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Nov 6th, 2009 10:04 PM
by glider
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Stator Replacement - 19 days old
Here's a few video's on stator replacement in order.
YouTube - Stator Repair - 1 of 9 - Removing Inspection Cover on Outer Primary Cover
YouTube - Stator Repair - 2 of 9 - Breaking the Compensator Nut Loose
YouTube - Stator Repair - 3 of 9 - Removing remaing components behind Compensator Nut including Rotor
YouTube -... Read more
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Nov 2nd, 2009 06:34 PM
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Testing Ignition Coil - 26 days old
The ignition coil will need to be disconnected from the wiring harness at the point where the smaller wires connect to the coil. Once those are un-plugged from the coil, use a ohm-meter to test the primary and secondary windings.
To test the primary windings, connect the ohm-meter to the points on the coil where the wiring harness... Read more
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Nov 1st, 2009 07:11 PM
by glider
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Fogging Lenses - 26 days old
Posted by "Steve07"...
Drill a small hole in the back of the speedo close as you can to the face of it.
Make sure the hole is at the bottom when reinstalled.
Take a syringe and fill it with rubbing alcohol and insert it in the speedo with the face down.Swish it around then drain.
You may have to do it a couple times to get... Read more
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Oct 26th, 2009 08:58 AM
by glider
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Sportster Tach Install - 472 days old
Here's a link that will show you the tach hook up on the sportsters.
Bert's How To's - Tachometer Install
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Oct 21st, 2009 04:09 PM
by glider
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Turn Signal Relocation - 32 days old
Here's a video on a Softail that will show the installation of the relocation kit.
YouTube - Easybrackets turn signal relocation kit
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Oct 20th, 2009 03:12 PM
by glider
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Voltage Indicator - 50 days old
Posted by "H-D Pilot" and I couldn't agree more...
I keep reading posts from folks having charging issues, or getting stranded because of a dead battery. After the first time this happened to me I realized that a voltage indicator of some sort was a necessity. There are many different kinds on the market, and any one will give you a... Read more
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Oct 2nd, 2009 10:01 PM
by STEVE07
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Passing Lamps ON Wiith High Beam - 855 days old
Here's a way of rewiring the passing lights to stay on when using the high beam.
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/bills985/Passinglampson.jpg
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